Soil health indexes (SHIs) are widely used methods on a regional or national scale to
evaluate the status of soils. However, how to unbiasedly select appropriate indicators and …

The key role of soil quality improvement in achieving sustainable agricultural development
based on highly intensive use of farmland is increasingly being recognized, as is the …

The economic significance of flue-cured tobacco in China relies heavily on soil quality,
directly affecting yield and sustainability. However, human activities and climate change …

The cultivation of corn holds immense importance as a foundational global grain crop,
catering to human sustenance and serving as vital animal feed. Moreover, corn plays a …

Soil degradation is a common phenomenon in smallholder farmlands in Asia and Africa. To
mitigate soil degradation and the subsequent elevation in agricultural productivity, it is …

Organic material input can improve soil health and mitigate adverse environmental
consequences; however, there is controversy regarding the promoting effects of organic …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) play an important role in crop productivity, but their
response to different fertilization regimes is variable. Understanding the mechanisms …

CONTEXT Sustainably improving food production to meet the needs of a growing population
necessitates a dual-pronged approach involving both top-down policy support from …

The reuse of wastewater (WW) for crop irrigation is increasingly recognized as an alternative
to freshwater irrigation in arid and semi-arid regions. However, there is a significant gap in …

Integrated agronomic optimization (IAO) adopts suitable crop varieties, sowing dates,
planting density and advanced nutrient management to redesign the entire production …