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Title: Corn Stover Impacts on Near-Surface Soil Properties of No-Till Corn In Ohio

Journal Article · · Soil Science Society of America Journal

Corn stover is a primary biofuel feedstock and its expanded use could help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and net CO2 emissions. Excessive stover removal may, however, negatively impact near-surface soil properties within a short period after removal. We assessed changes in soil crust strength, bulk density, and water content over a 1-yr period following a systematic removal or addition of stover from three no-till soils under corn in Ohio.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
878671
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-49281; SSSJD4; KP1202020; TRN: US200611%%430
Journal Information:
Soil Science Society of America Journal, Vol. 70, Issue 1; ISSN 0361-5995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English