Soil acidity is a serious problem in agricultural lands as it directly affects the soil, crop
production, and human health. Soil acidification in agricultural lands occurs due to the …

Climatic changes and global warming produce abiotic stressors that affect plant
development and productivity. Abiotic stressors, such as drought, salt, cold, and heat …

The irrational use of nitrogen (N) fertilizer has become a major threat to soil quality and food
security, resulting in serious ecological and environmental problems. Holistic approaches to …

A field experiment was carried out for two consecutive years to assess the yield response of
maize and the use efficiency of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium following the …

Biochar incorporation into soil has shown potential, in enhancing nitrogen fertilizer (N-
fertilizer) efficacy and soil organic carbon content (SOC). This study addresses a critical gap …

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are widely present in agricultural soils, but their sources
and fate in greenhouse soils remain unclear. In this study, the sources, fractionation, and …

Long-term application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer adversely degrades soil and decreases crop
yield. Biochar amendment with N fertilizer not only can increase yield but also can improve …

The beneficial microorganisms represent a new and hopeful solution for a sustainable
environment and development. In this investigation, Trichoderma asperellum ZNW, isolated …

The conversion of bambara groundnut seed residues into biochar facilitated the
bioavailability and retention of more nutrients (C, N, P, K and Mg) after repeated application …

Agricultural development in alpine ecosystems can cause significant changes in soil
nutrients. With large altitude spans, the combined effect of the two is still unclear in existing …