There has been little study on the biogeographical patterns of microbial co-occurrence,
especially in agricultural soils. Here we investigated the biogeographical patterns and major …

Soil microbiomes play an integral role in agricultural production systems. Understanding of
the complex microbial community structure and responses to conventional compared to …

Natural grasslands are important reservoirs of animal and plant biodiversity and provide
several ecosystem services, through the action of soil microorganisms. The increased …

In an era of concerted global effort towards environmental well-being, there can be no better
starting point than the existence of a sustainable soil protection regime. The importance of …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, efforts have been made to increase soil carbon (C) content
in agricultural ecosystems due to severe soil degradation. The use of organic materials is a …

Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are considered as the most serious nematode
pest in the world and have been reported to cause up to 57–67% crop yield losses in …

Endophytes have recently garnered importance worldwide and multiple studies are being
conducted to understand their important role and mechanism of interaction inside plants. But …

The use of organic materials has been widely promoted to improve soil health. Surface‐
active soil macrofauna serves as a key biological indicator of soil health as it supports …

The development of agriculture to the detriment of the forest is one of the strongest
pressures, essentially anthropogenic. The particularity of this study was that the traditional …

The River Isiukhu watershed is endowed with rich agricultural soils. However, the region is
characterized with high population density and therefore farm land is under enormous …