Nitrogen (N) is an essential element required for the growth and development of all plants.
On a global scale, N is agriculture's most widely used fertilizer nutrient. Studies have shown …

Nitrogen (N) is a major fertiliser for agriculture and food production. About 67.84 million tons
of N are annually applied to agricultural fields, without which nearly half of the world's …

Nitrogen is the most limiting nutrient for crop production in many of the world's agricultural
areas and its efficient use is important for the economic sustainability of cropping systems …

Crop residue management for nutrient cycling and improving soil productivity in rice-based
cropping systems in the tropics Page 283 M CROP RESIDUE ANAGEMENT FOR …

Soil organic matter (SOM) has long been recognized as an important indicator of soil
productivity. The SOM refers to the organic fraction of the soil exclusive of undecayed plant …

Continuously flooded rice systems are a major contributor to global rice production and food
security. Allowing the soil to dry periodically during the growing season (such as with …

Intensification of rice-based cropping systems in Asia has substantially increased production
of food and associated crop residues. The interval between crops in these systems is often …

Rice is one of the major staple foods in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and is mainly grown in
three environments: rainfed upland and rainfed and irrigated lowlands. In all rice-growing …

Crop straw management plays important roles in sustainable agriculture and environmental
protection. Straw incorporation has multiple influences on soil organic carbon (SOC) …

One of the main approaches for safeguarding food security, sustainable development has
increased demand for knowledge on fertilizer management in crop production. Among …