Due to the synergistic effects of biochar and compost/composting, the combined application
of biochar and compost (biochar-compost) has been recognized as a highly promising and …

Soil health is the capacity of the soil to provide an environment for optimum growth and
development of plants, while also ensuring the health of animals and humans. Animal …

Resilient, productive soils are necessary to sustainably intensify agriculture to increase
yields while minimizing environmental harm. To conserve and regenerate productive soils …

Incredible achievements have been made in agricultural production worldwide, but many
daunting challenges remain unresolved to ensure food security and environmental …

In order to maintain high yields and protect the environment, the replacement of chemical
fertilizers with organic ones has received increasing attention in recent years. A 2-year field …

Cattle manure compost (CMC) combined with chemical fertilizer (CF) was applied to a wheat–
maize rotation field, in Eastern China, to assess soil physical and chemical properties …

The influence of compost and mineral fertilization on soil organic carbon (SOC) and physical
properties varied greatly in previous studies because of differences in site conditions such …

Manure application is widely recognized as a method of improving soil structure and soil
fertility due to additional organic matter and nutrient inputs. However, the salinity of animal …

Organic manure and biochar amendments have been used in agriculture to improve soil
fertility and enhance crop productivity. Plant roots play an important role in the functionality …

Quantifying changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and other soil properties is
essential for understanding how soils will respond to land management practices and global …