The decrease of organic matter content in agricultural soils is a problem of great concern to
farmers around the world. Indeed, it lowers soil fertility that directly impairs agricultural crop …

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

The impact of animal manure application on soil organic carbon (SOC) stock changes is of
interest for both agronomic and environmental purposes. There is a specific need to quantify …

Soil organic carbon is considered to be of central importance in maintaining soil quality. We
assessed the effects of a range of commonly applied organic and inorganic amendments on …

Soil compaction adversely affects nearly all physical, chemical and biological properties of
the soil. In this research, effects of fertilizers that resulted in soil degradation and compaction …

Inorganic fertilizers are widely used to provide crops with significant amounts of nitrogen (N)
and phosphorus (P), but can exacerbate soil carbon (C) limitation and acidification. Crop …

Restoration and improvement of soil quality is the prerequisite for ensuring agricultural
productivity and food security in India. Although intensification enhanced food production, it …

Soil quality assessment has been suggested as an effective tool for evaluating sustainability
of soil and crop management practices. The objective of this study was to develop a …

Labile soil organic carbon pools are valuable indicators of soil quality, early changes in soil
total organic carbon (TOC) stocks, and (hence) changes in soil carbon sequestration pools …

Inclusion of a legume crop in a cropping system can improve soil physical and chemical
properties, particularly in predominantly rice cultivating areas. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) …