Soil compaction effects on litter decomposition in an arable field: implications for management of crop residues and headlands
(2018)
Journal Article
Carlesso, L., Beadle, A., Cook, S. M., Evans, J., Hartwell, G., Ritz, K., …Murray, P. J. (2019). Soil compaction effects on litter decomposition in an arable field: implications for management of crop residues and headlands. Applied Soil Ecology, 134, 31-37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2018.10.004
Soil compaction is a major threat to agricultural soils. Heavy machinery is responsible for damaging soil chemical, physical and biological properties. Among these, organic matter decomposition, which is predominantly mediated by the soil biota, is a... Read More about Soil compaction effects on litter decomposition in an arable field: implications for management of crop residues and headlands.