This article reviews and synthesizes the articles published in a virtual special issue
(VSI)“Land Degradation and Development in India: Status quo, challenges, and …

This study assesses the impact of different crop** systems on changes in total organic
carbon (TOC), its fractions and biological activities to evaluate the changes in soil health …

The current research focuses on reviewing the relevant factors responsible for develo** a
farming community in India. A significant segment of the Indian population depends upon …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is the main component of carbon in terrestrial ecosystems and an
indicator of soil quality. The study aimed to investigate the stock and vertical distribution of …

In order to support livelihoods, enhance food security, restore ecosystem services, and
reduce pressure on forests, degraded land can be restored by utilising alternative land-use …

The present study deals with the understory structure, diversity, and soil macro and
micronutrients in various forest stands of the Duldula forest in northern Chhattisgarh. Forest …

Phosphorus (P) is a key nutrient in silvicultural ecosystems, where its cycling influences both
primary productivity and ecosystem development. Different trees affect P availability in …

The conflict between grassland ecosystem conservation and economic development is an
important but challenging question. Realizing the value of ecosystem services (ES) is …

Soil function encompasses numerous functions and services the soil provides and can be
measured using physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. In any event, research on …

Because the problem of global land degradation is very prominent, it is necessary to
effectively manage the degraded land. Common management modes of degraded land …