Soil degradation in India is estimated to be occurring on 147 million hectares (Mha) of land,
including 94 Mha from water erosion, 16 Mha from acidification, 14 Mha from flooding, 9 …

A thorough knowledge of the effects of land use systems (LUS) on the soil carbon pool and
soil total nitrogen (STN) are critical to planning effective strategies for adaptation and …

In this investigation, productivity, sustainability and profitability of rice-wheat system were
evaluated using the data of a long-term fertility experiment initiated during 1984 at …

Worldwide organic amendments have received much attention to improve soil fertility and
crop productivity. Partial substitution of inorganic fertilizer through organic manure is a …

Inoculation of phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB) and phosphorus mobilizing arbuscular
mycorrhiza (AM) with low quality rock phosphate (RP) can be an alternative source to one of …

Quantification of soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in different land uses holds vital
significance because of its implications regarding carbon sequestration as the largest …

Industrial agriculture inputs can diminish soil microbial biodiversity. The use of organic soil
amendments may foster beneficial microorganisms. Organic production systems have …

In order to recognize the best nutrient supply options for profitable and sustainable
production systems, observations were recorded from 2001 to 2020 (20 years) in a long …

Indian Himalayan region (IHR) covers eleven Indian states and two union territories and
characterized by hilly terrain, deep valleys and slo** land. Diversity in biotic, climatic and …

Tagged composite soil samples were collected in clean polythene bags and carried to the
laboratory and preserved in the refrigerator at 4ºC. In this survey, 21 soil samples were …