Two experiments were carried out during December, 1995 to March, 1996 and from December, 1996 to March, 1997 at the Experimental Station of Bom Intento, Boa Vista, RR. The objective was to evaluate the effects of different irrigation systems and tillage on soil bulk density and cowpea crop on wetland soils. The experimental design consisted of a split plot in a randomized block design, with four replications. The cowpea cv. Sempre Verde was tested under furrow and sprinkler irrigation in two soil tillage systems, as follows: disc harrow + leveling disc harrow and plough grid + leveller grid + moldboard plough. There were no significant differences among treatments with respect to production components and the crop yield. The mean grain yield was 1,853 kg ha-1. The soil bulk density after tillage with plough grid + leveller grid was significantly (p < 0.05) increased in comparison with the other tillage practices.
Vigna unguiculata; sprinkler; furrow irrigation; soil tillage
