Cover crops have been studied for over a century, but the recognition of a complex
interaction of cover crop on the Earth's biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and …

Conventional chemical crop protection with pesticides is increasingly seen as being critical,
because of pesticide residues in food and the environment. Integrated alternative …

Soil fungi play indispensable roles in all ecosystems including the recycling of organic
matter and interactions with plants, both as symbionts and pathogens. Past observations …

The effect of long-term water and integrated fertilization on prokaryotic microorganisms and
their regulation for crop nutrient uptake remains unknown. Therefore, the impact of soil water …

Polycyclic aromatic compound (PAC) contamination in soil as a result of oil spills is a serious
issue because of the huge global demand for fossil energy. This study assessed the vertical …

Soil microbes are important drivers of nutrient cycling that regulate plant growth and
productivity. Yet, a holistic understanding of the effect of magnesium (Mg) fertilizer on the soil …

Continuous crop** of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in China has contributed to the
decline of crop quality and yield. The aims of this study were to evaluate the integrated effect …

Different tillage and nitrogen (N) fertilization practices markedly alter soil carbon dynamics,
yet the underlying mechanisms and their interactive controls on soil organic matter (OM) …

Excessive N fertilization causes the deterioration of soil microbiome. It is therefore
imperative to explore the response of the microbial community in excessively N-fertilized soil …

Sustainable manure management is crucial for minimising environmental impacts as the
livestock industry expands to meet the increasing demand for protein. Black soldier fly …