Influence of transplanter modifications and cover crop mulches on the production of summer vegetables in conservation tillage

Summary in the original language of the document

The aim of this poster is to develop a vegetable transplanter that is capable of working in no-tillage conditions and in presence of organic mulches which cover the soil. The following requirements should be considered for built a transplanter able to work in no-tillage conditions:
- An adequate structure and implements that can transplant under the most challenging conditions;
- The possibility of placing vegetable seedlings in areas with high amounts of residues without disturbing the soil more than necessary;
- The creation of a furrow for proper seedling placement;
- Being able to cover the vegetable root system with soil in presence of a superficial mulch layer.