Abstract

This paper presents the efficacy of green manures in raising soil fertility and enhancing crop productivity, on the Albic Luvisols in northwestern Romania.Green manures are cover crops that provide various benefits when added to the soil. Peas are especially effective at increasing organic nitrogen in the soil, leaving behind a significant amount of 471.74 kg N(a.s.) per hectare. Regardless of the pressure from the pathogen Fusarium spp. and the pest Ostrinia n. the maize yield was not affected. The incorporated green manures especially peas, significantly raises maize yield surpassing the control with almost 3000 kg. The quality of the maize crop, specifically starch content and hectoliter weight, was not influenced by either green manure or chemical fertilization.

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