Background Suboptimal nitrogen availability is a primary constraint for crop production in
low-input agroecosystems, while nitrogen fertilization is a primary contributor to the energy …

Numerous studies have shown that plants selectively recruit microbes from the soil to
establish a complex, yet stable and quite predictable microbial community on their roots …

Crop rotations with high plant diversity and biomass input have been recognized worldwide
as a crucial practice for increasing the sustainability of grain production systems, particularly …

Soil mechanical impedance, hypoxia and water stress are the main soil physical causes of
reduced root growth, but they are rarely included in root growth models. The aim of this work …

It is by now well proven that different plant species within their specific root systems select for
distinct subsets of microbiota from bulk soil–their individual rhizosphere microbiomes. In …

The impact of soil compaction on soybean root growth and grain yield can be alleviated by
the presence of biopores and root channels in the soil profile. We hypothesize that cover …

Peach production is of great economic importance to Brazil. In 2020, over 201 ton of the fruit
was harvested in the country, generating a production value of approximately R $456 …

In this paper, a recyclable and sustainable organic–inorganic composite membrane
(hereafter referred to as PPS) was synthesized by solvent casting method using poly (vinyl …

Application of farmyard manure (FYM) is common practice to improve physical and chemical
properties of arable soil and crop yields. However, studies on effects of FYM application …

The acceleration of the climate crisis and increased demand for water have caused water
stress in many agricultural lands worldwide. This issue is of utmost importance as water …