Clay minerals constitute an important component of the soil system and knowledge of their
role in soil fertility is imperative for sustainable soil management and productivity. The aim of …

Addressing micronutrient deficiencies in agricultural soils to meet the growing demands of
crops is a matter of great concern worldwide. The use of biosurfactant, a multifunctional …

Inorganic fertilizers is associated with reduction in some soil properties and crop yields over
time. Application of organic fertilizer has positive effects in maintaining the soil properties …

Assessing land use-induced changes in soil properties are essential for addressing issues
of agro-ecosystem transformation and sustainable land productivity. In view of this, a study …

Purpose Biochar is increasingly being used as a soil amendment to both increase soil
carbon storage and improve soil chemical and biological properties. To better understand …

Micronutrients play a crucial role in supporting plant growth and development, even though
they are required in minimal quantities. Deficiencies in certain micronutrients can have a …

The agricultural production in Punjab has increased manifold that aggravated the
deficiencies of micronutrients in soils and plants. The availability of soil micronutrients in …

Soil degradation is a serious problem challenging food security in Ethiopia. To halt
degradation and restore impoverished soils, the government has initiated soil management …

The extraction of trace elements from soil with DTPA is a widely used protocol across
laboratories. There is a possible “hidden” discrepancy regarding the results obtained from …

Two major issues, ie large crop productions and huge anthropogenic activities (eg fuel
burning and mineral roasting) disturb the micronutrient balance in the soil of India. In this …