[Ecological effects of cover crops].
This paper reviewed the effects of cover crops in reducing soil loss, surface runoff, NO3- leaching and water pollution, and elucidated roles of cover crops in controlling pest insects, weeds and diseases, and increasing soil nutrients. The potential roles and appropriate application of cover crops in sustainable development of agriculture were also discussed.
Heilongjiang Institute of Agricultural Modernization, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150040. xbxliu@0451.com
Xiaobing
X
Liu
Chunyu
C
Song
Stephen J
SJ
Herbert
Baoshan
B
Xing
D001682:Biological Availability; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D018556:Crops, Agricultural / Q000254:growth & development / Q000378:metabolism*; D017753:Ecosystem; D005308:Fertilizers; D009566:Nitrates / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D010571:Pest Control; D010935:Plant Diseases; D012987:Soil
D005308:Fertilizers; D009566:Nitrates; D012987:Soil