Soil influences human health in a variety of ways, with human health being linked to the
health of the soil. Historically, emphasis has been placed on the negative impacts that soils …

This chapter provides a basic description of soil properties and processes, stressing the
concept that the soil is a dynamic entity where complex interactions among its biological …

The effects of different application rates of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil physical
properties and maize production in a severely degraded Ultisol in southern Nigeria were …

The effect of poultry waste application on physicochemical and biological properties of
sandy clay loam soil was investigated on a 7m X 7m plot of land. Plot was divided into four …

Soils are dynamic ecosystems that support a diversity of life. Therefore, the concept of soil
quality or health, like that of human health, is not difficult to understand or recognize when …

Soil health lies at the core of a sustainable food production system. A comprehensive
evaluation of different agronomic practices and their effect on soil health is essential to …