The Mechanism for Weed Suppression by a Forage Radish Cover Crop

@article{Lawley2012TheMF,
  title={The Mechanism for Weed Suppression by a Forage Radish Cover Crop},
  author={Yvonne Elizabeth Lawley and John R. Teasdale and Ray Weil},
  journal={Agronomy Journal},
  year={2012},
  volume={104},
  pages={205-214}
}
Little is known about the mechanism of winter annual weed suppression by forage radish (Raphanus sativus L. variety longipinnatus) winter cover crops. Previous studies suggest that allelopathy from decomposing residue and competition due to rapid canopy development contribute to weed suppression by other Brassica cover crops. Four contrasting experimental approaches were used to identify the mechanism of weed suppression by forage radish cover crops. Results of a field based cover crop residue… 
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