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Cultivation

Green manures

Green manures are plants grown to improve the physical and chemical properties of the soil and to accumulate organic matter, rather than for a commercial harvest. They function as green manure, provide soil structure, and contribute to phytosanitary improvement.

Mentioned in descriptions 1 218 varieties reference book.

Green manures are plants cultivated to enrich the soil with organic matter and nutrients, serving as a 'green manure'. Their effect is manifested in the improvement of soil structure, increased aeration and water permeability due to the development of a root system acting as biological tillage, as well as in the suppression of weed growth.

The choice of crop depends on the crop rotation, soil type, and specific agronomic objectives. A crucial principle is to avoid sowing a green manure crop from the same botanical family as the subsequent main crop. The efficiency of the selection is determined by agro-climatic conditions: the availability of moisture necessary for residue decomposition and the suitability of the crop species (legumes, crucifers, or cereals) for specific soil characteristics, whether sandy, chernozem, or saline soils.

The evaluation of green manure effectiveness is based on the ability of plants to accumulate nitrogen through nodule bacteria or to rapidly increase green mass for the suppression of pathogens and weeds. The sustainability and productivity of the system depend on the mowing phase, which optimally occurs during the budding or early flowering stage. The subsequent incorporation of plant biomass, performed by discing, plowing, or undercutting, requires consideration of soil needs, where legumes serve as a source of nitrogen, while cereal crops influence the nutrient balance in the subsequent crop rotation.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Arminta

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

RAGT 2n

DE NL
7 records

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

J. JOORDENS' ZAADHANDEL

DE NL
8 records

Altesse

Active

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)

FR UA
7 records

Trident

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

LAMMERS SEED OPTIONS

DE
7 records

Simplex

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

KWS, D

DE
7 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

KWS, D

DE
7 records

Oro

Active

Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass

Los Prados S.R.L.

IT
7 records

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

SEEDCO

IT
7 records

Defender

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

DE
6 records

Compass

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PHP PETERSEN

DE
8 records

Azuro

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Werner Horn

DE
7 records

Andrea

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SELGEN A.S

AT CZ SK
7 records

Greta

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

CZ PL
8 records

Alicia

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT UA
6 records

Melworld

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DEPT FOR PLANT BREEDING and GENETICS -ILVO

DE
6 records

Isabell

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

DE HU PL SK
5 records

Buko

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

KWS| KWS SAAT AG

BE DE FR
5 records

Reichersberger

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Saatbau Linz (AT)

FR HR SI
4 records

Nemex

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

PETERSEN| Asmus Soeren Petersen in Fa. P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH & Co KG

AT DE NL
5 records

Meroa

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Department Plantgenetics and Breeding (BE)

FI HR
4 records

Lifloria

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

AT DK LU
4 records

Vilada

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.

DE NL
6 records

Winfred

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

J. Joordens Zaadhandel B.V.

SE
4 records

Wiandi

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

LOCHOW-PETKUS

AT DE
7 records

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