The dynamics and transformations of micronutrients (Zn, Cu, Fe, Mn, B and Mo) in soils, are
governed by various factors like pH, EC, soil organic matter etc. Soil organic matter (SOM) is …

About 4 billion people will be added onto the present population by 2050. To meet further
demand for food, agricultural production should increase on the existing land. Since the …

Recycling of livestock manure to agricultural land may reduce the use of synthetic fertilizer
and thereby enhance the sustainability of food production. However, the effects of …

Yield and nutrient acquisition advantages are frequently found in intercrop** systems.
However, there are few published reports on soil fertility in intercrop** relative to …

Micronutrient status in soils and crops can be affected by different fertilization practices
during a long-term field experiment. This paper investigated the effects of different …

Substituting chemical fertilizers with manure is an important method for efficient nutrient
management in rice crop** systems of China. Labile nitrogen (N) is the most active …

Soil enzyme activities can indicate soil quality due to the catalyst roles enzymes play in
various soil biochemical processes. However, little is known about the variations in soil …

A long-term field study was commenced in 1995-96 to assess the impact of continuous
application of inorganic fertilizers and organic manure on sustainability, productivity and …

Combined application of manures and fertilizers played a pivotal role in the improvement in
soil physico-chemical properties, macro and micronutrients distribution and their …

Plants need only a small quantity of micronutrients, but they are essential for vital cell
functions. Critical micronutrients for plant growth and development include iron (Fe), boron …