Main conclusion Rice sheath blight research should prioritise optimising biological control
approaches, identification of resistance gene mechanisms and application in genetic …

Cover cropping is a promising sustainable agricultural method with the potential to enhance
soil health and mitigate consequences of soil degradation. Because cover cropping can …

Agricultural productivity impacts the environment and natural resources in various ways. The
severity of these impacts has triggered the emergence of natural resource management and …

Rice monoculture has been the main rice-cropping system for several years. Rice-pasture
rotation system has raised in recent years as an alternative, as this practice not only …

Potato is the second most important food crop after maize in Kenya. However, most farmers
produce potatoes under sub-optimal management, resulting in low yields, despite the …

Continuous potato cropping systems cause yield reduction, soil-borne disease aggravation,
and soil degradation, but crop rotation can alleviate these negative effects. However, there …

Background and aims Soil-borne diseases are an increasingly serious threat to agriculture
systems. Organic fertilization would improve soil quality and microbial community as well …

Cropping systems and management practices that improve soil health may greatly enhance
crop productivity. Four different potato cropping systems designed to address specific …

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) is widely cultivated to reduce nitrogen (N) fertilizer inputs for the
subsequent crop and can improve soil nitrogen (N) availability and crop yields, widely …

Crop-specific cultivation practices including crop rotation, cover cropping, and fertilisation
are key measures for sustainable farming, for which soil microorganisms are important …