Midwest Scientist Reports Improved Soil Conditions
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 19:30
in Earth & Climate
Tillage practices that conserve moisture, plants that use water more efficiently and soil with more organic matter have produced higher yields even in dry conditions, according to soil scientist David Clay, professor of plant science at South Dakota State University. In addition, scientists have a better understanding about how water stress decreases the plants' ability to take up nutrients and recover from pest injury.