Extreme heat, droughts, pests, diseases, and short bursts of heavy rain make potato
production unsustainable. This unfavorable environment negatively affects potato …

Although soil ecological stoichiometry is constrained in natural ecosystems, its responses to
anthropogenic perturbations are largely unknown. Inputs of inorganic fertilizer and crop …

Traditional organic fertilizer substitution is an effective measure for increasing crop yield and
soil quality while reducing chemical fertilizer input. However, the effects of commercial …

Taking sustainable agriculture measures is critical to effectively cope with the effect of the
increasing population on water shortage. Straw mulching and reduced tillage are the most …

Straw incorporation and nitrogen (N) application play crucial roles in regulating soil carbon
(C) and N storage and availability. However, their effects on soil C and N fractions and …

Partial substitution of organic fertilizer is adopted to increase production and alleviate
farmland greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, there is a lack of integrated …

The polyethylene (PE) film mulching as a water conservation technology has been widely
used in dryland agriculture, yet the long-term mulching has led to increasing accumulation of …

Long-term excessive use of chemical fertilizers and continuous cropping in vegetable and
cotton production lead to a decline in farmland soil quality and crop productivity …

Biostimulation (providing favorable environmental conditions for microbial growth) and
bioaugmentation (introducing exogenous microorganisms) are effective approaches in the …

Agricultural practices that integrate plastic film mulching (PM) cultivation and controlled-
release urea have been widely used to conserve water and increase crop yields. The …