How does crop residue affect insect and plant disease infestation ?
Vegetation reduces erosion by shielding soil from rain drop impact 3, blocking saltating 3 particles, and holding the soil in place with its roots. Crop residue also shields the soil from rain drop impact, reducing the risk of erosion. Tillage practices that leave some plant and residue cover (“no-tillage” and “minimum tillage”) increase reliance on pesticides while reducing the risk of erosion because insects, weeds and plant diseases flourish when plant and residue cover remains.
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