Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Walp is a well-known agroforestry leguminous tree that provides
multiple benefits in different agroecological zones. Its apparent versatility is seen in …

Growing cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) in an agroforestry system generates a productive use
of the land, preserves the best conditions for physical, chemical and biological properties of …

Black pepper is a very important spice and medicinal crop of India. The country produces
about 62,000 metric tonnes of black pepper annually, of which 10–12% is exported. Kerala …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) and microbial biomass carbon (MBC) are important components
of soil organic matter (SOM). SOC and MBC have generally recognized key parameters of …

Salt marshes occupy the transition zone between terrestrial and marine ecosystem and
provide habitat for salt tolerant plant species-halophytes. Dominant halophytes such as …

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is one of the most important crops and global demand
continues to increase, giving it a high export value. However, black pepper cultivation has …

Reclamation on bare tailing ponds has the potential to represent soil genesis in Technosols
favoring the understanding of the changes of microbial communities and function. In this …

Understanding and controlling rhizospheric processes under abiotic stress is one of the key
challenges in addressing food security amid the climate crisis. In this work, the impact of …

Perennial halophytes are known to be one of the most influential parameters in coastal
ecosystem affecting ecosystem processes. The aim of this study was to investigate the …

The rhizosphere is the unique hotspot that is highly influenced by plant roots and
characterized by higher microbial activity and nutrient availability. Land uses modify the …