Abstract
Faba bean is a leguminous crop cultivated for both grain and vegetable production. The impact of soil tillage on faba bean growth conditions can significantly influence its productivity and quality. However, the effects of no-tillage or reduced tillage practices on faba beans have not been extensively studied. In this research, the farming conditions of faba beans were examined to investigate the aforementioned aspects. The findings revealed that meteorological conditions during the growing seasons had a more pronounced influence on faba bean development compared to different tillage methods. Notably, soil chiseling exhibited superior faba bean canopy development rates when compared to other treatments. Additionally, faba bean roots displayed relatively enhanced growth in untilled plots. Moreover, vegetative conditions exhibited a significant impact on various indicators of faba bean development. The effects of vegetative conditions throughout the four-year experimental period were notably distinct from one another. These results highlight the unique and evolving nature of each vegetative season, necessitating careful attention and management practices due to the rapid changes resulting from climate change.
