Improving Mung Bean Yield: The Impact of Tillage Strategies on Soil Structure: A Review

Himani Sharma

Dr Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib Sirmaur-173101, India.

Ankit *

Dr Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib Sirmaur-173101, India and Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur -176062, India.

Gitesh Kumari

Dr Khem Singh Gill Akal College of Agriculture, Eternal University, Baru Sahib Sirmaur-173101, India.

A.D. Bindra

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur -176062, India.

Sandeep Manuja

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur -176062, India.

Abhishek Guleria

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur -176062, India.

Sachin Kumar *

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana-122505, India.

Chinmaya Sahoo

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar-848125, India.

Suraj Sharma

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur -176062, India.

Abhay Verma

Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur -176062, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Pulses endowed with unique ability of nitrogen fixation constitute an important component of crop diversification and resource conservation in farming system.   Mung bean is one of the thirteen food legumes grown in India and the third most important pulse crop after chickpea and pigeon pea. Soil tillage systems can influence soil compaction, water dynamics and crop yield. These processes can be expressed as changes in soil microbiological activity, soil respiration and agricultural sustainability. The objective of this paper is to review the impact of tillage practices on soil properties and crop productivity of mung bean. The review synthesizes findings from recent studies and experimental data on tillage practices. Conventional tillage techniques include the incorporation of fertilizers and crop residue, seedbed preparation, aeration of organic matter and the release of nutrients. Tillage practices have an important effect on soil micro structure characteristics, water thermal properties and nutrients, but little is known in the newly reclaimed cultivated land. Tillage properties shows positive effects on soil properties and yield of mung bean. Bulk density decreased due to tillage practices Since tillage fractures the soil, it disrupts soil structure, accelerating surface runoff and soil erosion. Tillage also reduces crop residue, which helps cushion the force of pounding raindrops, and disrupts the microorganisms in the soil, leading to poor soil health. This review summarizes the current knowledge about tillage practices and its impacts on soil properties.

Keywords: Conventional tillage, conservation tillage, productivity, growth, yield


How to Cite

Sharma, Himani, Ankit, Gitesh Kumari, A.D. Bindra, Sandeep Manuja, Abhishek Guleria, Sachin Kumar, Chinmaya Sahoo, Suraj Sharma, and Abhay Verma. 2024. “Improving Mung Bean Yield: The Impact of Tillage Strategies on Soil Structure: A Review”. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 10 (4):101-13. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajsspn/2024/v10i4386.