Effect of strip tillage and precision planting on Canola emergence, seed yield and quality

保护性耕作方法，包括免耕和少耕，在 加拿大大草原。然而，以前作物的适当残留物管理是具有挑战性的，这可能导致 在播种过程中，应注意寒冷潮湿的苗床条件和种子与土壤的不当接触。尽管有可用的 优质油菜(Brassica napus L.)种子，在田间的初始作物建立已经被观察到 可变和低(约50%)。缺乏残留物管理会进一步影响油菜籽的出现和 幼苗存活。为了提高油菜产量和种子质量，需要更高的出苗率。 这项研究建议测试包括条带耕作和精准种植在内的管理措施的效率 在管理作物残留物和改善油菜籽的出苗、生长和产量方面。 该项目将告知生产者应遵循的最佳管理做法，以获得最大限度的种子 油菜作物生产的产量和质量。此外，项目结果可能有助于确定 南方农业系统必须包括播种机，特别是小粒播种作物。 艾伯塔省。

Conservation tillage practices including no-tillage and reduced tillage have been widely adopted in the Canadian prairies. However, proper residue management of the previous crops is challenging, which may lead to cold and wet seedbed conditions and improper seed to soil contact during seeding. Despite the availability of high-quality canola (Brassica napus L.) seeds, initial crop establishment in the fields has been observed to be variable and low (approx. 50%). Lack of residue management can further impact canola emergence and seedling survival. Higher seedling emergence is required for improved canola yield and seed quality. This study proposes to test the efficiency of management practices including strip tillage and precision planting in managing crop residues and improving canola emergence, growth and yield. This project will inform the producers of best management practices to be followed to obtain maximum seed yield and quality for canola crop production. Furthermore, project outcomes may help determine if the inclusion of planters, especially for small-seeded crops, is warranted for the agricultural systems in southern Alberta.