Cropping sequences in the semiarid region of Argentina (Manfredi - Argentina)

Objective
Evaluate effects of crop rotation and cover crop inclusion on soil properties and crop production
Data Access Statement
Available to collaborators only
Data license
Don't know
Data policy
No
Organization
INTA, Centro Regional Córdoba, Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Manfredi
experimental research station
Person
Carolina Alvarez
principal investigator

Site: INTA Manfredi - ELD2

Type
research station field
Location
Argentina
Geographic location
-31.860556, -63.742778
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Elevation
310 Metres
Visits permitted?
No
Soil type
phaeozem
Soil description
Particle soil analysis of surface horizon is: clay 167 g kg-1, silt 687 g kg-1 and sand 146 g kg-1. " Soil measurements are do at the end of cycle of crop rotation
Climatic type
warm semi-arid climate
Climate properties
VariableTime periodValue (range)Units
air temperature16.6 (9.5 – 23.4) degree Celsius
precipitation757 (439 – 1233) millimeter

Design period: (1998—)

Design Type
Split-plot
Description
Plots measured 35 x 110 m.
Number of plots
24
Number of replicates
2
Number of harvests per year
1
Crops
CropYears grown
soybeans
maize
triticales
wheat
Crop Rotation
Unnamed
  • 1
    -
Factors
Factor name
Factor levels
tillage process
crop rotation
Measurements
VariableMaterialUnitsFrequencyScaleComment
forage yieldAll crops
soil water contentSoilannual