Soil health is the capacity of the soil to provide an environment for optimum growth and
development of plants, while also ensuring the health of animals and humans. Animal …

Soils in intensively farmed areas of the world are prone to degradation. Amendment of such
soils with organic waste materials attempts to restore soil quality. Organic amendments are …

The long-term use of chemical fertilizers poses a serious threat to crop productivity and soil
quality. Organic fertilizers are used to improve the soil fertility and crop productivity. The …

The current farming system is heavily reliant on chemical fertilizers, which negatively affect
soil health, the environment, and crop productivity. Improving crop production on a …

Excessive reliance on chemical fertilizer (CF) in conventional farming is a serious concern
owing to its negative effects on soil health, the environment, and crop productivity. Organic …

Microbial compost plays a crucial role in improving soil health, soil fertility, and plant
biomass. These biofertilizers, based on microorganisms, offer numerous benefits such as …

Depletion of soil fertility is a main problem to sustain agricultural production and productivity
in many countries. The use of inorganic or organic fertilizer alone has both positive and …

In abiotic stresses, drought is the main problem in agricultural production which inhibits the
plants to show off their genetic potential. Maize is not only the cereal crop of the world but …

Biochar and organic fertilizers are important alternatives to mineral fertilizers. Thus, it is
important to understand how the co-application of biochar and organic fertilizers influences …

Worldwide, maize (Zea mays L.) is considered an important food and fodder crop. Compost
as a soil amendment and potassium (K) could enhance the maize yield. Therefore, two field …