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Tier 3 — Observational / field trialPeer-reviewed

Rotation cropping and organic fertilizer jointly promote soil health and crop production

Yonglei Jiang, Jing Zhang, Delgado-Baquerizo Manuel, Michiel Op De Beeck, Muhammad Shahbaz, Yi Chen, Xiaopeng Deng, Zhaoli Xu, Jian Li, Zhanfeng Liu

Journal of Environmental Management · 2022

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Summary

This 2022 field study investigates the joint effects of rotation cropping and organic fertiliser application on soil health and crop productivity. The work suggests that combining these two agronomic practices—crop rotation and organic soil amendments—may produce synergistic improvements in soil function and agricultural output. The research contributes to the growing evidence base on integrated soil and crop management strategies within farming systems.

Regional applicability

The study geography is not specified in the available metadata, limiting direct applicability assessment to United Kingdom conditions. If the study was conducted in a comparable temperate climate with similar crop types, findings on rotation and organic inputs would likely be relevant to UK organic and regenerative farming practitioners; transferability depends on soil type, climate zone and crop species alignment.

Key measures

Soil health indicators (biological, chemical, and physical properties as suggested by journal scope); crop production measures (yield and/or quality metrics)

Outcomes reported

The study examined how rotation cropping combined with organic fertiliser application affects soil health indicators and crop production outcomes. As suggested by the title, metrics likely included soil biological, chemical and physical properties alongside crop yield or quality measures.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil fertility & nutrient management
Study type
Research
Study design
Field trial
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
System type
Mixed farming
DOI
10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115190
Catalogue ID
SNmomgx99g-bmtfih

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