Tillage Effect on Early Growth and Nutrient Accumulation

Tuesday, January 7, 2014: 4:40 PM
Acadia (New Orleans Marriott)
Philip J Bauer , USDA-ARS
Thomas F Ducey , USDA-ARS
Laurel Kluber , USDA-ARS
Plots established in 1978 with conventional to conservation tillage were used to compare plant growth and nutrient accumulation. Whole plant samples were collected at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after emergence. Data will be presented on biomass, N, P, K, S, Ca, and Mg accumulation as well as crop yield.