We studied the role of biochar in improving soil fertility for maize production. The effects of
biochar on the alleviation of three potential physical-chemical soil limitations for maize …

The rice (Oryza sativa L.)–wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system occupies about 13.5
million ha in South Asia and is important for the region's food security. We examined the …

This study presents a modeling tool to assess emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) from
the agricultural sector as affected by land-use and residue utilization options. The overall …

We reviewed the factors and processes relevant to C (Carbon) stocks and dynamics in the
soils of Hindu Kush-Himalayan region (HKH) in general, and Nepal in particular. Included in …

Many fertilization guidelines have been established to recommend the proper nitrogen (N)
application rate to optimize grain yield. However, environmental impacts and grain …

Poor water and nutrient retention are the major soil fertility limitations in the low productivity
agricultural soils of Nepal. The addition of biochar to these soils is one way these …

A long-term soil fertility experiment (1988–1999) at the Regional Agricultural Research
Station, Bhairhawa, Nepal, was analysed to determine:(1) how long the yields of rice (Oryza …

A long-term rice-wheat experiment was conducted at Parwanipur, Nepal, to study the effects
of organic and mineral sources of nutrients on yield and nutrient status of the soil. Twelve …

The rice‐wheat system is the main source of food and income for millions of people in South
Asia. However, because of increasing pressure of biotic and abiotic stresses in response to …

This book is an important, tangible outcome of the workshop, entitled 'Participatory Research
for Natural Resource Management: Continuing to Learn Together', held at the Natural …