# Combining rotary and deep tillage increases crop yields by improving the soil physical structure and accumulating organic carbon of subsoil

*PRI Rank #18 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Crop Yield and Soil Fertility Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #18 |
| 18m citations | 37 |
| Journal | Soil and Tillage Research |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.still.2024.106252 |
| Corresponding authors | Donghao Ma, Jiabao Zhang |
| Institution | Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Crop Yield and Soil Fertility Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/crop-yield-and-soil-fertility/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.still.2024.106252](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2024.106252)

## Topics

rotary tillage · deep tillage · crop yield · soil physical structure · subsoil organic carbon · organic carbon accumulation · tillage combination · soil compaction · Bulk density · soil porosity · root growth · water infiltration · tillage depth · soil stratification · carbon sequestration

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Crop Yield and Soil Fertility Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/crop-yield-and-soil-fertility/2026. Accessed 2026-07-21.

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