Summary
Soil microbial biomass carbon, an essential component of soil organic matter, serves as an indicator of microbial activity and can influence soil fertility and overall agroecosystem productivity. The conventional farming practices employed in the cultivation of these crops have raised concerns related to environmental sustainability, soil health and long-term productivity. The present investigation was carried out with an objective to study the impact of organic farming and natural farming practices on soil microbial biomass carbon and enzymatic activities in arecanut-black pepper cropping system at Horticulture Research and Extension Center, Sirsi. The treatments included (1) Integrated nutrient management practices (INM), (2) Organic farming practices, (3) Natural farming practices, (4)
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