Plant Science and Agriculture Research

Crop Residue Management

Crop waste management entails keeping 60 percent of the soil surface covered during planting to maintain water quality. Crop residue management also enhances infiltration, aeration and tilth while protecting the soil from wind and rain erosion. It also adds organic material to the soil preserves soil moisture and enhances infiltration, aeration and tilth. Reduced soil erosion, sedimentation and pollution from dissolved sediment associated chemicals might all be advantages. Crop waste, such as wheat straw and maize stalks may be used to make cellulosic ethanol, which might help the transportation industry reach advanced biofuel aspirations and decarbonization ambitions.