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Optimizing sustainable agriculture: A comprehensive review of agronomic practices and their impacts on soil attributes

Ahmed Abed Gatea Al-Shammary, Layth Saleem Salman Al-Shihmani, Jesús Fernández‐Gálvez, Andrés Caballero‐Calvo

Journal of Environmental Management · 2024

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Summary

This study explores agronomic management (AM) effects on soil parameters under diverse conditions. Investigating tillage practices (TP), nutrient management (NM), crop rotation (CR), organic matter (OM), irrigation management (IM), and mulching (MS), it aims to reveal impacts on soil productivity, nutrient availability, microbial activity, and overall health. Varied TP affect soil quality through compaction, porosity, and erosion risk. Proper NM is vital for nutrient cycling, preventing imbalances and acidification. CR disrupts pest cycles, reduces weed pressure, and boosts nutrient recycling. OM management enhances soil quality by influencing organic carbon, nutrient availability, pH, fertility, and water retention. Optimizing IM regulates soil water content without inducing waterlogging.

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121487
Catalogue ID
SNmohi6ngi-poh1a8
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