An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of two soil tillage methods (subsoiling and non-sobsoiling) on root distribution of corn (Zea mays, L.) in several soil profiles. It was located in Piracicaba, SP, Brazil and the samples were 0,008m³ soil monoliths with corn roots, took from pits with dimension of 1,12 X 0,90 X 1,00m. It was observed a greater root mass and a greater variability on root distribution in the subsoiled as compared with the treatment without subsoiling. However no statical diference was observed among treatments.
soil tillage; root distribution; corn
