OAT VS WHITE MUSTARD AS CATCH CROP

Background. The number of species suitable for late summer sowing as catch crops intended for mulching soil is insufficient. It has been hypothetically assumed that oat (Avena sativa L.) may be an alternative to white mustard (Sinapis alba L.) that is commonly grown for this purpose. The aim of this study was to compare the yield and nitrogen accumulation of oat and white mustard planted as catch crops at different late summer dates, and the...