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Does Adding Forage Radish Enhance Winter Rye Cover Crops In Northeastern Corn Silage Systems?, Kirsten Cynthia Workman
Does Adding Forage Radish Enhance Winter Rye Cover Crops In Northeastern Corn Silage Systems?, Kirsten Cynthia Workman
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Cover crops play an important role in decreasing erosion and nutrient runoff associated with corn silage production in northern New England. Winter rye (Secale cereal L.) is the primary cover crop species used in this region. While winter rye (rye) monocultures are easily established, they can be challenging to manage in the spring, expensive to establish at recommended seeding rates, and can interfere with the planting of subsequent corn crops. We hypothesized that adding forage radish (Raphunus sativus L.) to a rye cover crop could augment fall performance and enhance the ecosystem services provided by the cover crop and allow …