Under consecutive monoculture, the biomass and quality of Rehmannia glutinosa declines
significantly. Consecutive monoculture of R. glutinosa in a four-year field trial led to …

Continuous monoculture in major agricultural regions has been characterized by the loss of
fertility, increased soil erosion and surface runoff. Thus, the inclusion of cover crops (CC) is a …

The nitrogen (N) cycle in terrestrial ecosystems is strongly influenced by resorption before
litter fall and by mineralization after litter fall. Although both resorption and mineralization …

Microbial catabolic activity (MCA) defined as the degrading activity of microorganisms
toward various organic compounds for their growth and energy is commonly used to assess …

Pseudostellaria heterophylla is one of the well-known traditional Chinese medicines and
has been used in clinics for 100 years in China. The chemistry and pharmacology of P …

Intensive management of Eucalyptus plantations has caused several social/environmental
issues, including the concern over transformation of monoculture plantation cutover area …

Red seaweed-derived biostimulants facilitate plant health and impart protection against
abiotic stress conditions by their bioactive compounds and plant nutrients. The potency of …

The present study investigates the microbial (bacterial and fungal) community diversity and
carbon substrates utilization in rhizosphere and bulk soil under three tillage practices (chisel …

Phosphorus (P) is the second most important macronutrient that limits the plant growth,
development and productivity. Inorganic P fertilization in podzol soils predominantly bound …

Maize/peanut intercropping system shows the significant yield advantage. Soil microbes
play major roles in soil nutrient cycling and were affected by intercropping plants. This …