David L. Wright, J. J. Marois, T. W. Katsvairo, and P. J. Wiatrak. University of Florida, NFREC, 155 Research Rd., Quincy, FL 32351
Crop diversification helps maintain sustainability and provides many rotational benefits to the following crops. Nematodes and plant diseases are often reduced as well as different herbicide help in resistance management of weeds. Cotton grown in rotation with peanut and perennial grasses has shown larger root systems, increased plant biomass and more uptake of nitrogen (N) due to the effects of the deep rooted perennial grasses. Peanut is normally planted immediately after bahiagrass since it is an N producing crop which cuts down on N requirements. Soil and crop growth measurements in this system indicate that plant growth should be better with more soil moisture and root channels which the cotton can take advantage from after bahiagrass. Needed N rates on cotton in this system may also be different.
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