[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.
Liu
Xiaobing
X
Heilongjiang Institute of Agricultural Modernization, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150040. xbxliu@0451.com
Song
Chunyu
C
Herbert
Stephen J
SJ
Xing
Baoshan
B
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