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Conservation tillage

Reduced tillage methods that leave at least 30% of crop residues on the soil surface to protect against erosion and enhance soil organic matter.

Related terms

  • Tillage

    The mechanical manipulation of soil to prepare a seedbed, manage weeds, or incorporate residues.

  • Soil

    The upper layer of earth consisting of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air, essential for plant growth and ecosystems.

  • Erosion

    The wearing away and removal of soil or rock particles by wind, water, or ice, often accelerated by human activity.

  • Soil organic matter

    All organic components in soil, including plant residues, microorganisms, and humus.

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REACT4MED Project (Grant Agreement No. 2122) is funded by PRIMA, the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area, a Programme supported by Horizon 2020, the European Union’s Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

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