Citation Information

  • Title : Productivity of fodder crop rotation in forest-steppe of the Middle Volga Region.
  • Source : Kormoproizvodstvo
  • Publisher : Kormoproizvodstvo
  • Issue : 2
  • Pages : 37-39
  • Year : 2009
  • Document Type : Journal Article
  • Language : English
  • Authors:
    • Zudilin, S. N.
  • Climates: Continental (D). Warm summer continental/Hemiboreal (Dsb, Dfb, Dwb).
  • Cropping Systems: Barley. Canola. Maize. Legumes. Oats. Wheat. Vegetables.
  • Countries: Russia.

Summary

Productivity of fodder crop rotation was studied in the Samara Region, Russia in 1993-2004. The fodder crop rotation consisted of 7 following combinations: (1) rape and radish; (2) winter wheat; (3) pea; (4) maize; (5) vetch and oat; (6) pea and barley and (7) goat's-rue. The most productive crop was goat's-rue which showed green mass yield of 20.27 t/ha. Rape, maize, vetch and oat mix had green mass yield of 19.78, 20.11 and 16.42 t/ha, respectively. Winter wheat and pea produced 2.4 and 1.18 t/ha of grain, respectively. Application of mineral fertilizers increased yield by 25-40%. Detailed data are presented in 2 tables.

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