Organic farming, which is deeply rooted in traditional agricultural practices, has witnessed a
profound evolution over the last century. Transitioning from a grassroots initiative resisting …

Green manure planting can reduce the intensity of soil use, while improving farmland
productivity in double-cropping systems. However, only few studies have focused on the …

CONTEXT Agriculture production is crucial in mitigating climate change while securing food
productivity. However, the impact of the practices such as organic waste (crop residue and …

Organic farming utilizes farmyard manure, compost, and organic wastes as sources of
nutrients and organic matter. Soil under organic farming has an increased microbial …

The application of manure has the potential to enhance soil health by increasing organic
matter content and stimulating dormant soil-borne microorganisms. However, this treatment …

Long-term agricultural management practices affect soil health, but identifying measurable
soil properties that reflect soil health (soil health indicators–SHIs) is a challenge. Five long …

Land reclamation and subsequent management affect soil condition, which is critical for
sustainable agricultural production. Soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) and base …

Microbial necromass carbon (MNC) is a major contributor to soil organic carbon (SOC)
sequestration. Fertilization combined with plastic film mulching, as an intensive agricultural …

The response of soil autotrophs to anthropogenic activities has attracted increasing attention
against the background of global change. Here, three entisol plots under different fertilizing …

Organic material input can improve soil health and mitigate adverse environmental
consequences; however, there is controversy regarding the promoting effects of organic …