Highlights A model is developed to predict crop yield vs. root length density of the crop. The sub-soil compaction reduced the crop yield upto maximum of 23 per cent. It was observed the RLD of wheat crop were maximum 51–61% in 0–15 cm soil depth. Sub-soil compaction significantly affects the root length density and wheat yield.
Abstract Soil compactions are widely dispersed in the world but tend to be the most prevalent, where heavy machinery is used in agriculture. The increasing use of heavy machinery is the primary cause of soil and subsoil compaction. The impact of subsoil compaction on root growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L) were evaluated during 2006 and 2007. Sub-soil compactions were created by three normal loads, i.e. 4.40, 6.40 and 8.40 kg and four number of passes of tractor, i.e. 1, 6, 11 and 16. The field was divided into 39 plots including a control plot, i.e. no passes of the tractor. The size of each plot was 400 square meter. A factorial randomized block design was followed in laying out the experiment and care was taken that all the 13 treatments and their replications are included in field experiments. It was observed that for all the compaction treatments in the field experiment on the wheat crop, 51–61% of wheat roots were confined in 0–15 cm, 17–20% in 15–30 cm and the rest 22–28% is below 30 cm soil layer. Sub-soil compaction reduced the wheat crop yields to a maximum of 23%. A statistical model is developed to predict crop yield considering the root length density of the crop. Average root diameters increased with the increase of the sub-soil compaction level. In sub-soil zone, average root diameter decreased with the increase of sub-soil compaction level.
Effect of subsoil compaction on rooting behavior and yields of wheat
Journal of Terramechanics ; 92 ; 43-50
2020-09-30
8 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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