Traditional organic fertilizer substitution is an effective measure for increasing crop yield and
soil quality while reducing chemical fertilizer input. However, the effects of commercial …

The partial substitution of chemical fertilizers with organic fertilizer and slow-release fertilizer
is an effective approach for improving crop yield and soil quality. However, few studies have …

Long-term excessive use of chemical fertilizers and continuous cropping in vegetable and
cotton production lead to a decline in farmland soil quality and crop productivity …

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

Farmers are the primary decision-makers in chemical fertilizer application. Identifying their
chemical fertilizer reduction behavior and its influencing factors is critical to controlling the …

The replacement of chemical fertilizer with organic fertilizer has been shown to boost soil
fertility and crop yield. However, there is limited information on fertilization schemes suitable …

Organic substitution (partial substitution of chemical fertilizer with organic fertilizer) is an
effective approach to address soil degradation caused by excessive application of chemical …

Fertilization is an effective technique to improve soil fertility and increase crop yield. The
long-term effects of different fertilizers on soil considerably vary. Over 38 consecutive years …

Soil microorganisms play vital roles in energy flow and soil nutrient cycling and, thus, are
important for crop production. A detailed understanding of the complex responses of …

Organic fertilizer can alleviate soil degradation. While numerous studies have explored the
immediate impacts of organic fertilizer on soil properties and crop production, the legacy …