Summary
Soil degradation, driven by intensive farming, deforestation, overgrazing, and climate change, presents a critical threat to agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. This degradation, characterized by the loss of soil organic matter, structure, and fertility, compromises soil health, reduces crop yields, and heightens vulnerability to erosion and extreme weather. Addressing this issue is vital for food security, ecosystem services, and climate change mitigation. Biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have emerged as promising solutions to improve soil quality and plant growth. Biochar, produced through the pyrolysis of organic materials,is notable for its stable carbon structure, porosity, and nutrient retention capabilities. AMF, symbiotic fungi that enhance nut
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