Effectiveness of an annual vs. end-of-season legume green manure crop in increasing soil resilience and providing sufficient nitrogen
Aubert Michaud
Researcher
418 643-2380
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Marc-Olivier Gasser
Researcher
418 643-2380
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Maryse Leblanc
Researcher
450 653-7368
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Description
The project compared the nitrogen uptake effects of green manure crops grown for a full season, in association with a main crop (organic corn or wheat), or after it is harvested. Physical soil properties, nitrogen availability, and nitrate losses were also monitored with and without controlled drainage.
Objective(s)
- Evaluate nitrogen inputs and soil profile improvements associated with five scenarios involving legume green manures
- grown for a full season
- in association with the main crop
- after the main crop is harvested
From 2016 to 2018
Project duration
Field crops
Activity areas
Soil health, Fertilizer management, Organic farming
Services
Green manure contributes to soil health.
Partners
Growing Forward 2 | Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec - Innov'Action Programme | Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Publications
Research report • Aubert Michaud, Marc-Olivier Gasser, Marie-Ève Tremblay, Arianne Blais-Gagnon, William Huertas
Michaud, A., M.-O. Gasser, M.-E Tremblay. A. Blais-Gagnon, W. Huertas. 2020. Comparaison de la culture annuelle à la culture en fin de saison d'engrais vert de légumineuses pour augmenter la résilience du sol et fournir un apport suffisant de N dans un contexte climatique défavorable. IRDA. 82 p. DownloadThis may interest you
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