Publications by authors named "Matthew D Thom"
J Environ Qual
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Relay-cropping of winter camelina and pennycress with soybean may offer economic and environmental benefits in the Upper Midwest, yet their impact on nutrient runoff is unclear.
- Studies assessed surface runoff and nutrient loads during three crop phases over two years comparing cover crops with no-till and chisel-till treatments.
- Results showed higher nutrient runoff during the winter cover phase due to snowmelt, but pennycress significantly reduced total suspended solids (TSS) during intercrop phases, indicating some cover crops can help manage nutrient loads despite potential increases during soybean growth.
Article Synopsis
- * Their pupae hide at the base of these plants or in soil, which helps them avoid being harmed by fires—common disturbances in their environments.
- * Research shows that atala hairstreak pupae can survive higher temperatures if they are buried deeper in the soil, emphasizing the importance of land management practices that minimize fire impacts on these butterfly populations.
