Cover crops for sustainable soil management

ebook Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science

By Professor Sjoerd W. Duiker

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There is a growing body of research on cover crops as a key tool in regenerative agriculture, including their multifunctional role in making agricultural systems more resilient in the face of climate change.
Cover crops for sustainable soil management provides a comprehensive review of the varied roles of cover crops in promoting soil health, how best to deploy them, as well as optimising use of different classes of cover crops in promoting soil health. The book also discusses the use of different classes of cover crops, including cool and warm season leguminous and gramineous cover crops, as well as non-leguminous broadleaf cover crops.

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  • Provides a comprehensive overview of the main types of cover crop species, including leguminous, gramineous and non-leguminous broadleaf cover crops
  • Reviews the role of cover crops in helping to promote soil health and deliver key ecosystem services
  • Reviews recent developments in the management of cover crops
  • Cover crops for sustainable soil management