Effect of soil-conservation tillage on leaf area index and photosynthetically active radiation use efficiency in wheat and maize grown on sloped terrain
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photosynthetically active radiation, leaf area, maize, wheat, anti-erosion technologyAbstract
Cultivating crops on sloped terrains requires the application of soil-conservation technologies to mitigate the negative effects of water erosion on soil resources. Surface runoff leads to soil loss, reduced infiltration, decreased water reserves, nutrient depletion, and organic matter decline. Conventional tillage accelerates erosion processes, whereas the implementation of anti-erosion technologies reduces the adverse impacts of water erosion. This study examines the influence of previous crops and minimum tillage practices within a wheat–maize rotation on sloped lands and their effect on crop development. Parameters such as leaf area index, accumulated biomass, energy equivalent of biomass, and radiation use efficiency were assessed. The results show that radiation use efficiency is higher in treatments with anti-erosion technologies, with the best outcomes observed in maize. Treatments conducted along the slope demonstrated lower radiation assimilation efficiency and biomass accumulation. These findings highlight the importance of optimizing agrotechnical practices and may contribute to the development of sustainable resource management strategies and improved yields with minimal environmental impact.
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