Ecosystem-based approaches to nutrient management are needed to satisfy crop nutrient
requirements while minimizing environmental impacts of fertilizer use. Applying crop …

Tropical peatlands are important for the global carbon cycle as they store 18% of the total
global peat carbon. As they are vulnerable to changes in temperature and precipitation, a …

Plant leaf litter has a major role in the structure and function of soil ecosystems as it is
associated with nutrient release and cycling. The present study is aimed to understand how …

Background As compared to natural forest ecosystems, soils under agroecosystems are
more subjected to changes in physical and biochemical attributes. But, tree species that are …

Litterfall, directly and indirectly, affects the soil physicochemical properties, microbial activity,
and diversity of soil fauna and flora by adding organic matter and nutrients to the soil. This …

Native trees in agroforestry systems sustain soil properties by building up and recycling
nutrients in a sustainable manner. This manuscript aimed to assess the impact of different …

Litter decomposition is an important process that maintains soil fertility and enriches soil
organic matter in agroforestry. They are highly influenced by tree density, age, timing, the …

Fly larvae are increasingly being promoted as animal feed and their production on agro-
processing by-products generates a high amount of residues. Understanding the …

Litter decomposition plays a pivotal role in the functioning of various ecosystems in the form
of recycling nutrients. Comprehensive studies on nutrient cycling are a vital concern in the …

Background Deteriorating soil fertility is a major constraint to agricultural production and
food security among smallholder farmers in Uganda and throughout sub-Saharan Africa …