Nitrate concentration in most aquifers in arid and semi-arid areas has increased in the past
several decades as a result of human activities. Under the predominantly oxic conditions of …

Soil degradation associated with the loss of soil organic carbon (SOC) has been a major
concern in sub-Saharan Africa because of the subsequent yield reduction. It is not fully …

Conservation agriculture is widely promoted for soil conservation and crop productivity
increase, although rigorous empirical evidence from sub-Saharan Africa is still limited. This …

Food security involves the sustainable utilization of soil and land resources. Zero‐tillage (ZT)
practice is a proponent of better resource utilization, to improve soil physical condition, and a …

Corn is cultivated as a strategic crop in most parts of the world to meet animal and human
feed needs. In this study, there is an attitude that nitrogen fertilizer and conservation tillage …

No tillage (NT) is often presented as a means to grow crops with positive environmental
externalities, such as enhanced carbon sequestration, improved soil quality, reduced soil …

Appropriate sustainable intensification (SI) of agriculture is required in Sub-Saharan Africa
to meet the rising demand for food and protect resources. Agroforestry and green manures …

Stable soil aggregates and high microbial diversity are essential for efficient nutrient
recycling in soil. This study evaluated effects of different arable land-use systems on soil …

This book describes the laws of sustainable soil management to enhance ecosystem
services while restoring degraded soils and promoting sustainable use. With chapters …

Conservation agriculture has been promoted widely in sub-Saharan African to cushion
smallholder farmers against the adverse effects of soil fertility decline, stabilize crop yields …