Exploring alternative crop rotations to continuous winter wheat for agricultural intensification in the US central Great Plains

Low productivity, yield stagnation, and reduction of water use, altogether with increased susceptibility to climate variability represent a challenge for agricultural producers in the United States (US) central Great Plains. In this context, a more holistic assessment of the cropping systems should...

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Main Authors: Massigoge, Ignacio, Baral, Rudra, Cominelli, Sofía, Denson, Ethan, Helguera, Paula García, Guareschi, Cesar, Simão, Luana M., Rud, Joaquín Peraza, Pires, Carlos B., Dille, J. Anita, Lollato, Romulo P., Min, Doohong, Patrignani, Andres, Ruiz Diaz, Dorivar A., Hefley, Trevor, Lira, Sara, Prasad, P.V. Vara, Rice, Charles W., Hatfield, Jerry, Ciampitti, Ignacio A.
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