Water stress, improper fertilization practices, and agricultural waste pollution severely
reduce soil fertility and limit agricultural sustainability on the Loess Plateau. Organic fertilizer …

Soil water and nutrients are major factors limiting crop productivity. In the present study, soil
water use efficiency (WUE) and crop yield of millet and soybean were investigated under …

Organic fertilizer can improve soil management and alleviate soil nutrient loss caused by
excessive fertilization. This study determines a fertilization scheme that can achieve high …

Reconfiguration of hillside fields into terraces is a key technique for water and soil
conservation in mountainous regions. In this study, the effects of adding manure on soil …

Reductions in soil productivity and soil water retention capacity, and water scarcity during
crop growth, may occur due to long-term suboptimal tillage and fertilization practices …

Nitrogen (N) application is a basic practice for increasing cereal yield and efficient utilization
of N sources is key to sustainable intensification. A meta-analysis was conducted to …

Applying soil amendments plays a critical role in relieving water stress in arid and semiarid
areas. The natural clay mineral attapulgite (ATP) can be utilized to adjust the balance of …

Using wastewater in agriculture is a desirable alternative source of irrigation and is gaining
attraction worldwide. Therefore, this study was designed to assess the effect of treated …

Water scarcity as well as soil degradation and environmental problems potentially caused
by excessive application of chemical fertilizers are major challenges to agricultural …

The soils of Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) are calcareous in nature with low organic matter.
The area also falls in hot arid environment where organic amendments and efficient water …