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Tisdall, J. M. "SOIL MANAGEMENT." Acta Horticulturae, no. 240 (February 1989): 161–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.1989.240.29.

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Cook, Ray L., and Boyd G. Ellis. "Soil Management." Soil Science 146, no. 2 (August 1988): 138. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00010694-198808000-00016.

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Mátyás, Bence, Maritza Elizabeth Chiluisa Andrade, Nora Carmen Yandun Chida, Carina Maribel Taipe Velasco, Denisse Estefania Gavilanes Morales, Gisella Nicole Miño Montero, Lenin Javier Ramirez Cando, and Ronnie Xavier Lizano Acevedo. "Comparing organic versus conventional soil management on soil respiration." F1000Research 7 (March 2, 2018): 258. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.13852.1.

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Soil management has great potential to affect soil respiration. In this study, we investigated the effects of organic versus conventional soil management on soil respiration. We measured the main soil physical-chemical properties from conventional and organic managed soil in Ecuador. Soil respiration was determined using alkaline absorption according to Witkamp. Soil properties such as organic matter, nitrogen, and humidity, were comparable between conventional and organic soils in the present study, and in a further analysis there was no statically significant correlation with soil respiration. Therefore, even though organic farmers tend to apply more organic material to their fields, but this did not result in a significantly higher CO2 production in their soils in the present study.
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Shrestha, Shiva Kumar. "Sustainable soil management practices." World Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development 12, no. 1 (January 5, 2015): 13–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/wjstsd-07-2014-0015.

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Purpose – Temporary and permanent decline in the productive capacity of the land due to natural and human-induced activities such as soil erosion, changing cropping practices and less use of organic matter (OM) has been the greatest challenge faced by mankind in recent years, particularly in the hills and mountains of Nepal. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to examine the effectiveness of sustainable soil management practices to mitigate desertification process in the hills of Nepal. Design/methodology/approach – Promotion of sustainable soil management (SSM) practices through a decentralised agriculture extension approach by involving all the stakeholders in a participatory way. Findings – SSM practices mainly: OM management, fodder and forage promotion, increased biomass production systems, integrated plant nutrition systems, and bioengineering for soil and water conservation are identified as the most appropriate and relevant technologies in mitigating the desertification process without deteriorating land quality, particularly conserving the top-soils effectively and efficiently in the hills and mountains of the country. Research limitations/implications – This research is focus on the overall effect of SSM practices due to time and budget constraints. There is scope for doing research on the different aspects of SSM practices and the extent of their effect on different soil parameters (chemical, biological and physical). Practical implications – SSM interventions clearly indicated that there is significant impact in increasing soil fertility, conserving fertile top-soils and mitigating physical, chemical and biologic desertification processes. These are possible through maintaining and improving the soil organic matter, which is the most important indicator for soil health. SSM practices have resulted in an increase of up to 30 per cent in crop yield compared to yields without SSM practices. This might be due to the improvement in SOC which improves soil texture, increases nutrient supply from organic source and conserves water quality, thus, improving soil quality. Social implications – This has created awareness among farmers. Hence, farmers are mitigating pH through increased use of organic manures, where there is less availability of agriculture lime and they are far from road access. Originality/value – SSM practices significantly contributes to combat soil desertification in the hills of Nepal.
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Kumar, Kewat Sanjay. "Sustainable Management of Soil for Carbon Sequestration." Science & Technology Journal 5, no. 2 (July 1, 2017): 132–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.22232/stj.2017.05.02.10.

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Mechanisms governing carbon stabilization in soils have received a great deal of attention in recent years due to their relevance in the global carbon cycle. Two thirds of the global terrestrial organic C stocks in ecosystems are stored in below ground components as terrestrial carbon pools in soils. Furthermore, mean residence time of soil organic carbon pools have slowest turnover rates in terrestrial ecosystems and thus there is vast potential to sequester atmospheric CO2 in soil ecosystems. Depending upon soil management practices it can be served as source or sink for atmospheric CO2. Sustainable management systems and practices such as conservation agriculture, agroforestry and application of biochar are emerging and promising tools for soil carbon sequestration. Increasing soil carbon storage in a system simultaneously improves the soil health by increase in infiltration rate, soil biota and fertility, nutrient cycling and decrease in soil erosion process, soil compaction and C emissions. Henceforth, it is vital to scientifically explore the mechanisms governing C flux in soils which is poorly understood in different ecosystems under anthropogenic interventions making soil as a potential sink for atmospheric CO2 to mitigate climate change. Henceforth, present paper aims to review basic mechanism governing carbon stabilization in soils and new practices and technological developments in agricultural and forest sciences for C sequestration in terrestrial soil ecosystems.
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Patel, Amrit. "ADDRESSING SOIL HEALTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN INDIA." International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH 4, no. 12 (December 31, 2016): 110–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v4.i12.2016.2399.

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World has been observing 5th December since 2012 as the World Soil Day to ensure maintenance of soil health, This was complimented by the United Nations’ General Assembly declaring 2015, as the International Year of Soils to create awareness among all stakeholders and promote more sustainable use of soil being the critical resource. On this occasion, UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon had said that without healthy soils life on Earth would be unsustainable. Indeed, soils are the foundation of agriculture. He had urged all Governments to pledge to do more to protect this important yet forgotten resource. A healthy life is not possible without healthy soils. According to the Director General of the FAO, Jose Graziano da Silva, today, world has more than 805 million people facing hunger and malnutrition. Soils are under increased pressure because population growth will require an approximately increase of 60 per cent in food output and competing land uses.Unfortunately, 33 per cent of our global soil resources are under degradation and human pressures on soils are reaching critical limits, reducing and sometimes eliminating essential soil functions. He had emphasised the role of all stakeholders in promoting the cause of soils as it is important for paving the road towards a real sustainable development for all and by all. Against this background, this article briefly highlights the significance and aspects of soil health management in India and suggests aspects of strategic action plan to conserve this precious resource for the benefit of mankind.
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Wortman, Sam E., Adam S. Davis, Brian J. Schutte, and John L. Lindquist. "Integrating Management of Soil Nitrogen and Weeds." Weed Science 59, no. 2 (June 2011): 162–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1614/ws-d-10-00089.1.

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Knowledge of the soil nitrogen (N) supply and the N mineralization potential of the soil combined with an understanding of weed-crop competition in response to soil nutrient levels may be used to optimize N fertilizer rates to increase the competitive advantage of crop species. A greenhouse study (2006) and field studies (2007 to 2008) in Illinois and Nebraska were conducted to quantify the growth and interference of maize and velvetleaf in response to varying synthetic N fertilizer rates in soils with high and low N mineralization potential. Natural soils were classified as having “low mineralization potential” (LMP), while soils amended with composted manure were classified as having “high mineralization potential” (HMP). Maize and velvetleaf were grown in monoculture or in mixture in both LMP and HMP soils and fertilized with zero, medium, or full locally recommended N rate. In the greenhouse, velvetleaf interference in maize with respect to plant biomass increased as N rate increased in the HMP soil, whereas increasing N rate in the LMP soil reduced velvetleaf interference. In contrast, velvetleaf interference in maize decreased as N rate increased regardless of soil class in the field experiment. With respect to grain yield, velvetleaf interference in maize was unaffected by N rate or soil class. In both greenhouse and field experiments, velvetleaf biomass was greater in the HMP soil class, whereas maize interference in velvetleaf was generally greater in the LMP soil class. While soil N levels influenced weed-crop interference in the greenhouse, the results of the field study demonstrate the difficulty of controlling soil nutrient dynamics in the field and support a maize fertilization strategy independent of weed N use considerations.
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Iticha, Birhanu, Muhammad Kamran, Rui Yan, Dorota Siuta, Abdulrahman Al-Hashimi, Chalsissa Takele, Fayisa Olana, Bożena Kukfisz, Shehzad Iqbal, and Mohamed S. Elshikh. "The Role of Digital Soil Information in Assisting Precision Soil Management." Sustainability 14, no. 18 (September 18, 2022): 11710. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su141811710.

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Soil information is the basis for the site-specific management of soils. The study aimed to digitize soil information and classify it into soil mapping units (SMUs) using geostatistics. The study area was grouped into 12 SMUs, or management zones. The pH of the soils ranged from 7.3 in SMU2 to 8.6 in SMU5. Most SMUs exhibited low total nitrogen (TN) that could be attributed to very low soil organic carbon (SOC) in the soils. Available phosphorus (AvP) was very low in all the mapping units. The exchangeable K varied between 0.12 cmol(+) kg−1 (SMU7) and 0.95 cmol(+) kg−1 (SMU10). SMU12 was identified as marginally sodic and at a high risk of developing severe alkalinity unless possible management measures are implemented. Our findings show that a lack of soil information causes an imbalance between soil requirements and external nutrient inputs, negatively affecting crop production. Therefore, high-resolution digital soil information can assist the site-specific application of soil nutrients and amendments based on spatial variability in line with soil requirements.
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Deragon, Raphaël, Anne-Sophie Julien, Jacynthe Dessureault-Rompré, and Jean Caron. "Using cultivated organic soil depth to form soil conservation management zones." Canadian Journal of Soil Science 102, no. 3 (September 1, 2022): 633–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjss-2021-0148.

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Cultivated Organic soils in Montreal's southwest plain are the most productive soils in the province of Quebec. After their initial drainage to enable farming, Organic soils are susceptible to many forms of degradation and soil loss. In this study, we characterized the physical, chemical, and pedological properties of 114 sites from five peatlands to form soil conservation management zones. We attempted to use the maximum peat thickness (MPT) as a soil degradation proxy. The MPT can be defined as the thickness of the layer of peat until coprogenous or mineral materials are reached. The latter are undesired growing media and are not considered in MPT calculation. A series of multivariate analysis of variance indicated that MPT was moderately related to soil degradation (optimal model's Pillai's trace = 0.495). Three soil degradation groups were defined, separated by two MPT thresholds: 60 and 100 cm. When looking at 17 different depth-property combinations, shallower sites (MPT < 60 cm) showed signs of soil degradation significantly higher than sites with an MPT above 60 cm. The second threshold was proposed for practical purposes. Then, these thresholds were used to separate the study area into spatially distinct management zones. Important spatial contrasts were found. This supports the theory that precision agriculture techniques are needed to target fields to optimize soil conservation interventions. The relationship between the MPT and soil degradation should be further explored to account for other degradation factors, and to better identify degraded soils and soils at risk.
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Poyon Kizi, Khayitova Sanobar. "SOIL SCIENCE AND SOIL TERMINOLOGY." European International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Management Studies 02, no. 11 (November 1, 2022): 42–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.55640/eijmrms-02-11-12.

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Soil science involves the study of the formation and distribution of soil, the biological, chemical and physical properties and processes of soil and how these processes interact with wider systems to help inform environmental management, industry and sustainable development.
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Pena, Naomi. "Soil Carbon Management." Soil Science Society of America Journal 72, no. 6 (November 2008): 1843. http://dx.doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2008.0008br.

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Dolui, Ajit Kumar, Md Masud Khan Md. Masud Khan, Dr Ranjan Bera Dr. Ranjan Bera, and Dr Antara Seal. "Qualitative Approach in Organic Soil Management - the Key Factor behind Development of Acid Tea SoilsQualitative Approach in Organic Soil Management - the Key Factor behind Development of Acid Tea Soils." International Journal of Scientific Research 2, no. 8 (June 1, 2012): 7–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.15373/22778179/aug2013/4.

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Roper, MM, and V. Gupta. "Management-practices and soil biota." Soil Research 33, no. 2 (1995): 321. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/sr9950321.

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The soil biota consist of a large number and range of micro- and macro-organisms and are the living part of soils. They interact with each other and with plants, directly providing nutrition and other benefits. They regulate their own populations as well as those of incoming microorganisms by biological control mechanisms. Microorganisms are responsible for organic matter decomposition and for the transformations of organically bound nitrogen and minerals to forms that are available to plants. Their physical structure and products contribute significantly to soil structure. Management practices have a significant impact on micro- and macro-organism populations and activities. Stubble retention, an increasing trend in Australia, provides an energy source for growth and activity. Significant increases in the sizes and activities of microbial biomass, including heterotrophic microorganisms, cellulolytic microorganisms, nitrogen-fixing bacteria and nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria have been observed. In addition, increases in protozoa and meso- and macro-fauna have been seen. Stubble retention provides a means of maintaining or increasing organic matter levels in soils. The way in which stubbles are managed may impact further on the activities of the soil biota and may alter the population balance, e.g. bacterial:fungal ratios. In general, no-tillage results in a concentration of microorganisms closer to the soil surface and causes least disruption of soil structure compared with conventionally tilled soils. Some plant diseases increase with stubble retention and with no-tillage, particularly where the next crop is susceptible to the same disease as the previous crop. However, the general increase in microbial populations resulting from stubble retention can exclude pathogens through competitive inhibition and predatory and parasitic activity. Cropping sequences may be used to break disease cycles. Crop rotations that include legumes may provide additional nitrogen and stimulate mineralization processes. Coupled with no-tillage in stubble retention systems is an increased usage of herbicides to control weeds. Continued herbicide use has been shown to significantly depress some groups of microorganisms and some of their activities but, in Australia, little information is available about the effects of herbicides on microbial populations. Although we know that micro- and macro-organisms are vital in maintaining ecosystem function, our knowledge about them is still very limited. New techniques in molecular microbial ecology promise further advances. Much more detailed information about the effects of specific managements on the size and activities of populations is needed. Soils and their processes are extremely complex and, in order to develop appropriate management practices, integration of new and existing information is necessary. This is now being made possible through computer simulation modelling.
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Anna, Gałązka, Gawryjołek Karolina, Grządziel Jarosław, and Księżak Jerzy. "Effect of different agricultural management practices on soil biological parameters including glomalin fraction." Plant, Soil and Environment 63, No. 7 (July 19, 2017): 300–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/207/2017-pse.

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The aim of the study was to determine the glycoproteins content (total glomalin (TG), easily extractable glomalin (EEG) and soil proteins related to glomalin (GRSP)) in soil under long-term monoculture of maize. Soil microbiological and biochemical properties, including microbial biomass and enzymatic activity were also assessed. The presence of total, easily-extractable glomalin and soil proteins related to glomalin was dependent on both the growth phase of the plant and tillage system. The highest content of glomalin was detected in the soils under maize in direct sowing and reduced tillage. The glomalin content was correlated with soil biological activity. The linear regression was observed between TG and GRSP content, but no linear relationship was found between GRSP and C<sub>org</sub>. The principal component analysis showed the strong correlations between the parameters of soil quality and biodiversity indicators. Selected indicators of soil microbial parameters explained 52.27% biological variability in soils.
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Lin, Guan-Ying, Bo-Jhen Chen, Chih-Yi Hu, and Wei-Yi Lin. "The Impacts of Field Management on Soil and Tea Root Microbiomes." Applied Microbiology 1, no. 2 (September 8, 2021): 361–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol1020025.

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Due to the importance of microbes in soil health and crop production, manipulation of microbiomes provides a new strategy for improving crop growth and agricultural ecosystems. Current understanding is limited regarding the responses of soil and crop endophytic microbiomes to field management and microbiome programming. In this study, we investigated soil and tea root bacterial communities under conventional and organic cropping systems using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. A significant difference in soil and root bacterial community structure was observed under different field managements, leading to 43% and 35% variance, respectively. We also identified field management-sensitive species both in soils and tea roots that have great potential as bioindicators for bacterial microbiome manipulation. Moreover, through functional profile predictions of microbiomes, xenobiotics degradation in soil bacterial communities is enriched in organic farms, suggesting that biodegradation capabilities are enhanced under organic cropping systems. Our results demonstrate the effects of field management on both soil and tea root bacterial microbiomes and provide new insights into the reprogramming of microbial structures.
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Thiele-Bruhn, Sören, Jaap Bloem, Franciska T. de Vries, Karsten Kalbitz, and Cameron Wagg. "Linking soil biodiversity and agricultural soil management." Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability 4, no. 5 (November 2012): 523–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cosust.2012.06.004.

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Purbajanti, Endang Dwi, Septrial Arafat, and Muhamad Iqbal Fauzan. "Soil Management Practices to Promote Soil Health." International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications 13, no. 4 (April 24, 2023): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/ijsrp.13.04.2023.p13602.

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Divya, S. N., Gowri Priya, B. Rani, B. Aparna, V. I. Soumya, and P. P. Gopinath. "Soil Biodiversity: Influence of Soil Management Systems." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 13, no. 11 (November 18, 2023): 3339–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113507.

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Aim: Soil represents one of the most diverse habitats found on our planet. Soil organisms play crucial roles within ecosystems by exerting influence over physical properties and processes, as well as contributing to carbon and energy fluxes and the cycling of nutrients. The activity and composition of soil organisms are significantly impacted by land use and land management practices. In this study, we examined the predominant functional groups present in soil two different soil management systems viz., organic and integrated nutrient management (INM). Methods: We collected soil samples from coconut-based cropping systems under organic soil management and integrated nutrient management. Soil samples were characterised for soil macrofauna, mesofauna, microfauna and microflora. Results: The presence of soil macrofauna, mesofauna, microfauna, and microflora was more pronounced under organic management. Furthermore, the PERMANOVA analysis indicated that while management practices did not significantly impact community dissimilarity in the study area, the depth of the soil did have a significant influence. Conclusion: Although the PERMANOVA analysis within the light conditions examined, revealed that the influence of management practices on community dissimilarity was not statistically significant, it was noted that organic management led to an enhancement in soil biodiversity. The results of this study offer a comprehensive evaluation of the manner in which the organic management and INM practices influence the biodiversity of the soil.
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Farag, F. A., M. A. E. El Shazely, A. H. Abd Elrahman, and M. S. Awaad. "SOIL MANAGEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF SALT AFFECTED SOILS." Journal of Soil Sciences and Agricultural Engineering 4, no. 9 (September 1, 2013): 907–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.21608/jssae.2013.52151.

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Martins, Murilo Battistuzzi, Aldir Carpes Marques Filho, Lucas Santos Santana, Wellingthon da Silva Guimarães Júnnyor, Fernanda Pacheco de Almeida Prado Bortolheiro, Eduardo Pradi Vendruscolo, Cássio de Castro Seron, Edilson Costa, and Kelly Gabriela Pereira da Silva. "Productivity and Quality Sugarcane Broth at Different Soil Management." Agronomy 13, no. 1 (January 5, 2023): 170. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13010170.

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The quality of sugarcane broth can be affected by soil management. In compacted soils the productivity is reduced, and the raw material is poor. This research aimed to evaluate productivity and quality of sugarcane for four soil management types: (CT) heavy harrow + light harrow; (CTI) Subsoiler + light harrow; (MT) Subsoiler and (NT) no soil movement. The variables investigated were resistance to soil penetration (SPR), the chemical raw material quality (broth) and crop yield. In crop rows, SPR did not reach severe levels up to 0.3 m for sugarcane root development. However, below this layer, MT, NT, and CTI reached SPR limiting values of 2.50, 2.35 and 1.95 MPa, respectively. In inter-crop rows, compaction was concentrated in soil surface layers (0–0.3 m). In addition, all adopted managements presented SPR above the critical value (2 MPa). The soil preparation forms qualitatively affected the sugarcane broth, showing higher fiber and protein contents in NT, MT, and CT. The PS, Brix, TRS, and Pol were not affected by soil management. Still, higher absolute values were found in the NT, indicating an increase in broth quality when applying conservation management. The highest yields were obtained by reduced tillage (MT), surpassing the lowest yield management (NT) with an increase of 10.5 Mg ha−1.
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Mihelič, Rok, Jure Pečnik, Matjaž Glavan, and Marina Pintar. "Impact of Sustainable Land Management Practices on Soil Properties: Example of Organic and Integrated Agricultural Management." Land 10, no. 1 (December 23, 2020): 8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land10010008.

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Maintaining good soil quality is crucial for the sustainability of agriculture. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the visual soil assessment (VSA) method by testing it on two soil types and two agricultural management practices (AMP) (organic and integrated) that are considered to protect soil quality. We selected two farms with plots on two river terraces with different soil properties. The test was based on the modified method Annual Crops Visual Quality Assessment developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and supported by a standardized soil physical and chemical analysis. This study showed that the assessed score is highly dependent on the type of farming practice and how soils are managed. The soil type also plays an important role. The results for Calcaric Fluvisol showed that the effects of selected agricultural management practices on the visual assessment of soil quality could be almost undetectable. The time of assessment also plays a significant role in VSA scoring. Different crops and agricultural activities with significant impacts on the soil occur throughout the year (especially in vegetable production). It was observed that a higher score for the soil cover indicator had a beneficial effect on the total VSA rating.
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Sarangi, Sukanta Kumar, Mohammed Mainuddin, and Buddheswar Maji. "Problems, Management, and Prospects of Acid Sulphate Soils in the Ganges Delta." Soil Systems 6, no. 4 (December 8, 2022): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems6040095.

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Soil is a finite natural resource and is indispensable for human civilization because it is the medium for food production for the biosphere. Continued soil degradation is a forerunner of catastrophe for the living world. The protection of healthy soils and the restoration of problem soils are strongly needed in the current agricultural scenario as competition for urbanization and other human needs for land resources limits the scope for the further availability of land for agriculture. Naturally occurring degraded soils, such as acid sulphate soils, can be restored with scientific interventions and advanced management strategies. The Ganges Delta is a densely populated region, where the inhabitants’ major livelihood is agriculture. Soil acidity and salinity restrict crop performance in this coastal region, particularly the acid sulphate soils (ASSs) posing a risk to agriculture. ASSs are developed from land-use changes from mangrove forest to agricultural land in this region. There is no systematic study on these soil types covering Bangladesh and India. This paper unfolds several aspects related to the characteristics, problems, and detailed management strategies of ASSs relevant to the Gangetic Delta region where these soils continue to be used for intensive agriculture to meet the livelihood needs. Crop yields are very poor in the unmanaged ASSs due to a very low soil pH (<3.5), hampering the growth and development of crops due to nutrient deficiencies and/or toxicities, coupled with soil salinity. There is toxicity of water-soluble Fe, Al, and Mn. The phosphorus nutrition of crops in these soils is affected owing to a high soil P fixation capacity. A deficiency of micronutrients, such as Zn and Cu, was also observed; however, K availability is variable in the soil. The soil acidity is a general problem throughout the soil profile; however, extreme acidity (pH < 3.5) in particular soil horizons is a typical soil characteristic, which creates problems for its efficient management. Specific operations, such as the selective use of soil layers with good properties for crop root growth, major and minor nutrient applications, and soil amendments, including green manuring, application of biofertilizers, and soil microbes, are gradually improving the properties of these soils and bringing back the potential for good crop production. Scientific water/drainage management is needed to gain an agronomic advantage. Evidence of increased crop yields in these soils observed from green manuring, lime, basic slag, and rock phosphate application are presented.
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Vršič, S. "Soil erosion and earthworm population responses to soil management systems in steep-slope vineyards .." Plant, Soil and Environment 57, No. 6 (June 8, 2011): 258–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/439/2010-pse.

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This study is aimed at investigating the effect of different vineyard soil management systems on soil erosion and earthworm (Lumbricidae) population. Three soil management systems were investigated: permanent green cover (control), straw-cover and periodic soil tillage. Inter-row periodic soil tillage was applied in 2002 and 2003 (May and August), and straw-cover in May 2002. Periodic soil tillage resulted in increased erosion, i.e. 1746 kg/ha of soil/per year, on average. The greater portion of erosive events occurred after tillage in summer (August 2002), which was accompanied by heavy rainfall and slow renewal of grass cover (slower than in spring). The lowest average amount of soil erosion was observed in the treatment with straw-cover (56 kg/ha per year). This management system provided better environment for earthworm populations, most of which were found close to the soil surface, especially in the dry year 2003. In periodical soil tillage, the majority of earthworms were found in the soil horizon not disturbed by the tillage, i.e. at the depth of 10&ndash;20 cm. The lowest number of earthworms (only 2 per m<sup>2</sup>) was recorded in the herbicide intra-row strip. &nbsp;
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Mylavarapu, Rao, George Hochmuth, Cheryl Mackowiak, Alan Wright, and Maria Silveira. "Lowering Soil pH to Optimize Nutrient Management and Crop Production." EDIS 2016, no. 2 (April 11, 2016): 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss651-2016.

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Because temperatures are relatively high and it rains a lot in the region, mineral soils in the southeastern United States tend to be naturally acidic. Managing soils for both pH and nutrients helps maintain soil fertility levels and ensure economic agricultural production. If they are not maintained in the 6.0 to 6.5 pH range, which is best for most crops, most mineral soils in the Southeast will gradually return to their natural acidic state and their fertility levels will drop. In order to keep the soil in the right range, farmers have been encouraged to make routine applications of lime. Calibrated lime requirement tests are part of standard soil tests in this region, but getting the balance right can be tricky. This 4-page fact sheet explains the factors that contribute to increased soil pH and describes methods for reducing soil pH that will reduce the chances of either under- or over-liming the soil. Written by Rao Mylavarapu, George Hochmuth, Cheryl Mackowiak, Alan Wright, and Maria Silevira and published by the Soil and Water Science Department, January 2016. SL437/SS651: Lowering Soil pH to Optimize Nutrient Management and Crop Production (ufl.edu)
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Curran, Michael P., Douglas G. Maynard, Ronald L. Heninger, Thomas A. Terry, Steven W. Howes, Douglas M. Stone, Thomas Niemann, Richard E. Miller, and Robert F. Powers. "An adaptive management process for forest soil conservation." Forestry Chronicle 81, no. 5 (September 1, 2005): 717–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.5558/tfc81717-5.

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Soil disturbance guidelines should be based on comparable disturbance categories adapted to specific local soil conditions, validated by monitoring and research. Guidelines, standards, and practices should be continually improved based on an adaptive management process, which is presented in this paper. Core components of this process include: reliable monitoring protocols for assessing and comparing soil disturbance for operations, certification and sustainability protocols; effective methods to predict the vulnerability of specific soils to disturbance and related mitigative measures; and, quantitative research to build a database that documents the practical consequences of soil disturbance for tree growth and soil functions. Key words: soil disturbance; soil compaction; rutting; monitoring (implementation, effectiveness, and validation); criteria and indicators; Montreal Process
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Elsakhawy, Tamer, Alaa El-Dein Omara, Mohamed Abowaly, Hassan El-Ramady, Khandsuren Badgar, Xhensila Llanaj, Gréta Törős, Peter Hajdú, and József Prokisch. "Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles by Mushrooms: A Crucial Dimension for Sustainable Soil Management." Sustainability 14, no. 7 (April 6, 2022): 4328. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14074328.

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Soil is the main component in the agroecosystem besides water, microbial communities, and cultivated plants. Several problems face soil, including soil pollution, erosion, salinization, and degradation on a global level. Many approaches have been applied to overcome these issues, such as phyto-, bio-, and nanoremediation through different soil management tools. Mushrooms can play a vital role in the soil through bio-nanoremediation, especially under the biological synthesis of nanoparticles, which could be used in the bioremediation process. This review focuses on the green synthesis of nanoparticles using mushrooms and the potential of bio-nanoremediation for polluted soils. The distinguished roles of mushrooms of soil improvement are considered a crucial dimension for sustainable soil management, which may include controlling soil erosion, improving soil aggregates, increasing soil organic matter content, enhancing the bioavailability of soil nutrients, and resorting to damaged and/or polluted soils. The field of bio-nanoremediation using mushrooms still requires further investigation, particularly regarding the sustainable management of soils.
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Mueller-Niggemann, C., S. R. Utami, A. Marxen, K. Mangelsdorf, T. Bauersachs, and L. Schwark. "Distribution of tetraether lipids in agricultural soils – differentiation between paddy and upland management." Biogeosciences Discussions 12, no. 20 (October 19, 2015): 16709–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/bgd-12-16709-2015.

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Abstract. Insufficient knowledge of the composition and variation of isoprenoid and branched glycerol dialkyl glycerol tetraethers (GDGTs) in agricultural soils exists, despite of the potential effect of different management types (e.g. soil/water and redox conditions, cultivated plants) on GDGT distribution. Here, we determined the influence of different soil management types on the GDGT composition in paddy (flooded) and adjacent upland (non-flooded) soils, and if available also forest, bushland and marsh soils. To compare the local effects on GDGT distribution patterns, we collected comparable soil samples in various locations from tropical (Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines) and subtropical (China and Italy) sites. We found that differences in the distribution of isoprenoid GDGTs (iGDGTs) as well as of branched GDGTs (brGDGTs) are predominantly controlled by management type and only secondarily by climatic exposition. In general upland soil had higher crenarchaeol contents than paddy soil, which on the contrary was more enriched in GDGT-0. The GDGT-0 / crenarchaeol ratio was 3–27 times higher in paddy soil and indicates the enhanced presence of methanogenic archaea, which were additionally linked to the number of rice cultivation cycles per year (higher number of cycles was coupled with an increase in the ratio). The TEX86 values were 1.3 times higher in upland, bushland and forest soils than in paddy soils. In all soils brGDGT predominated over iGDGTs, with the relative abundance of brGDGTs increasing from subtropical to tropical soils. Higher BIT values in paddy soils compared to upland soils together with higher BIT values in soil from subtropical climates indicate effects on the amounts of brGDGT through differences in management as well as climatic zones. In acidic soil CBT values correlated well with soil pH. In neutral to alkaline soils, however, no apparent correlation but an offset between paddy and upland managed soils was detected, which may suggest that soil moisture may exert an additional control on the CBT in these soils. Lower MBT' values and calculated temperatures (TMC) in paddy soils compared to upland soils may indicate a management (e.g. enhanced soil moisture through flooding practises) induced effect on mean annual soil temperature (MST).
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BESLEMES, Dimitrios, Evangelia TIGKA, Ioanna KAKABOUKI, Dimitrios Vlachostergios, Ioannis ROUSSIS, and Nikolaos DANALATOS. "Lentil Crop Rotation and Green Manuring Effects on Soil Structural Stability and Corn Yield in Different Soils in Central Greece." Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca. Horticulture 80, no. 1 (June 21, 2023): 7–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.15835/buasvmcn-hort:2022.0039.

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Grain legume production contributes widely to ecosystem services and have the potential to improve soil structure, increase soil organic carbon and reduce soil compaction. Growing more legumes in future requires changes to the cropping system, the sequence, and crop management. The objectives of this study were to examine the effects of lentil cover cropping managements on (i) soil structure and (ii) subsequent corn yield, in two different soil types. Experiments were carried out on a clayey and on a sandy soil, following a RCB design, for two years. Three legume managements were tested before growing corn (rotation, incorporation as green manure, no cover crop). For assessing soil structure stability the instability index, β was used. Corm productivity was determined by field samplings. Both lentil management, had significant effect on the instability index β. Stability of soil aggregates was enhanced during spring and reduced during autumn, regardless of the lentil pre-treatment, confirming the seasonal variation of soil structure stability. Legume rotation and green manure positively affected corn kernel yield in both soils. Results suggest that lentil rotation or green manuring has a positive effect on soil structure on both sandy and clay soils, leading to higher yields for subsequent corn crop.
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Athar, Tabinda, and Nafisa Kanwal. "Significance of soil health and soil life for sustainable food production." emergent Life Sciences Research 08, no. 01 (2022): 01–04. http://dx.doi.org/10.31783/elsr.2022.810104.

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Healthy soils perform multiple roles in the world and provide dynamic systems and deliver various essential functions such as maintenance of ecosystem functioning, provision of nutrients to the growing plants, animals, and humans, gaseous regulations, carbon sequestration, and recycling of waste. Soil health and soil life are greatly related to agricultural practices and farming management systems. Management of soil health and soil life is directly related to the management of soil fertility, beneficial soil biota, soil protection, and soil stabilization. While soil life and soil health both are being affected by the excessive use of synthetic chemicals and conventional farming practices. Moreover, soil health is also being affected due to intensive farming and these deteriorated soils may not be sufficient to support food production for future generations. Therefore this writing is focused to discuss the significance of the right maintenance of soil life and soil health for sustainable food production.
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Baliuk, S. A., A. V. Kucher, and N. V. Maksymenko. "SOIL RESOURCES OF UKRAINE: STATE, PROBLEMS AND STRATEGY OF SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT." Ukrainian Geographical Journal, no. 2 (2021): 03–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.15407/ugz2021.02.003.

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The purpose of this study is to propose the concept of a strategy for sustainable management of soil resources in Ukraine based on the analysis of the dynamics and current state of soils and their fertility. In this study, we used such main methods: analysis, synthesis, monographic, expert assessments, calculation-and-analytical, abstract-and-logic, cartographic. Despite the intensification of soil degradation (losses of humus and nutrients, especially phosphorus and potassium, erosional losses of the upper fertile layer, physical degradation of soils; acidification of soils, especially in the Polissya and in the Carpathian region; secondary alkalinization and salinization of irrigated soils), there is a reduction in funding for soil protection measures. The area of degraded and infertile soils in Ukraine is over 8 mln ha, and direct annual losses of income only from crop failure due to the main types of soil degradation reach about 33.6 bln UAH in the country as a whole. The novelty of the study is that the provisions on the strategy of sustainable management of soil resources of Ukraine were further developed, in particular, in terms of a holistic macroeconomic approach to the scale of soil degradation and its environmental-and-economic consequences, and a holistic solution through a set of strategic measures of soil fertility reproduction. One of the first attempts to substantiate the strategy of sustainable management of soil resources of Ukraine from the standpoint of an interdisciplinary approach, which provides for: improvement of legislative and regulatory support; improving information and institutional support; effective international cooperation; technological and financial support of sustainable soil management, as well as forecast economic, environmental and social effects of solving the problem of soil degradation. The practical value of the obtained results is that their application should help increase the efficiency and performance of sustainable management of soil resources and achieve land degradation neutrality in Ukraine.
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Hansjürgens, Bernd, Andreas Lienkamp, and Stefan Möckel. "Justifying Soil Protection and Sustainable Soil Management: Creation-Ethical, Legal and Economic Considerations." Sustainability 10, no. 10 (October 22, 2018): 3807. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10103807.

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Fertile soils form an important basis for survival for humans, but also for animals, plants and ecosystems, on which all terrestrial organisms rely. Soil is not only of central importance to the global provision of food and in the fight against hunger; climate, biological diversity and water bodies are also highly dependent on soil quality. Soil conservation is therefore a decisive factor in the survival of humanity. Pope Francis also emphasized this in his encyclical “Laudato si’”. However, increasing pressure is being exerted on soils, which poses an enormous challenge to the international community and thus also to the church. Against this background, in this article, which is based on a Memorandum of the German Bishops’ Working Group on Ecological Issues, arguments and justifications for soil protection and sustainable soil management are developed from different angles—from a creation-ethical, a legal, and an economic perspective. All three perspectives point in the same direction, namely that in the use of soils public interests that serve the society and the environment should be given priority over private interests. These arguments may serve as an important reference point in political and societal debates about soils, and may support strategies for sustainable soil management.
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Dileep R, Kiranakumara, Vinay Kumar M, Raviraja, Sahana, Vivek M.S, Chethan Babu R.T, and Akshay Kumar Kurdekar. "Arsenic and its management in soil." Ecology, Environment and Conservation 29 (2023): 407–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.53550/eec.2023.v29i02s.065.

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Arsenic (As) is a toxic metalloid and carcinogenic element that occurs widely in environment around the world. Arsenic is introduced into soil and water through geological (weathering of rocks and minerals) and anthropogenic pathways (mining, pesticides, fertilizers, timber treatment etc). Irrigation of agricultural land with As-contaminated groundwater or wastewater, particularly in India, Bangladesh and South-East Asia resulted in the accumulation of arsenic in both soils and plants posing risks to soil ecosystems and human health. Arsenic in soil and water exists in a different valence state, but predominantly as toxic As(III) and less toxic As(V) form. Arsenic toxicity is one of the most challenging problems in drinking water, as well as food crops (Samal et al., 2021). With greater public awareness of arsenic poisoning in animals and human nutrition, there has been growing interest in remediation technologies for mitigating As-contaminated ecosystems. Remediation of As-contaminated soil improves physical, chemical and biological approaches that may achieve either partial/complete removal of arsenic from soil and water. Many technologies like bioremediation, phytoremediation, soil mixing, soil washing, soil capping, filtration, adsorption and immobilization are used for arsenic removal from soil and water. Phytoremediation is a bioremediation process that uses various types of plants to remove, transfer, stabilize, and/or destroy contaminants in the soil and groundwater. But most of the arsenic still remains in the environment and there is always a risk of leaching caused by changes in the environmental conditions. Integrated approach involving a combination of physical, chemical and biological technologies is needed for the successful and effective management of As-contaminated environment.
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Guedes, Elaine Maria Silva, Antonio Rodrigues Fernandes, Herdjania Veras de Lima, Ademar Pereira Serra, José Ribamar Costa, and Rafael da Silva Guedes. "Impacts of different management systems on the physical quality of an Amazonian Oxisol." Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo 36, no. 4 (August 2012): 1269–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0100-06832012000400021.

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The physical quality of Amazonian soils is relatively unexplored, due to the unique characteristics of these soils. The index of soil physical quality is a widely accepted measure of the structural quality of soils and has been used to specify the structural quality of some tropical soils, as for example of the Cerrado ecoregion of Brazil. The research objective was to evaluate the physical quality index of an Amazonian dystrophic Oxisol under different management systems. Soils under five managements were sampled in Paragominas, State of Pará: 1) a 20-year-old second-growth forest (Forest); 2) Brachiaria sp pasture; 3) four years of no-tillage (NT4.); 4) eight years of no-tillage (NT8); and 5) two years of conventional tillage (CT2). The soil samples were evaluated for bulk density, macro and microporosity and for soil water retention. The physical quality index of the samples was calculated and the resulting value correlated with soil organic matter, bulk density and porosity. The surface layers of all systems were more compacted than those of the forest. The physical quality of the soil was best represented by the relations of the S index to bulk density and soil organic matter.
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Lynn, Tin Mar, Ei Phyu Kyaw, San San Yu, Khine Zar Lin, Hla Mon, Mostafa Zhran, Nwe Nwe Aung, Sabai Thant, and Nan Nan Oo. "Investigation on the variations of soil properties of different agricultural soils in central Myanmar." Journal of Scientific and Innovative Research 11, no. 1 (April 8, 2022): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.31254/jsir.2022.11101.

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Soil properties are varied under human disturbance and understanding how the soil properties change is vital to know the potential of soils and their sensitivity to different soil managements. The aim of this study was to analyze the variation in soil physicochemical characters as influenced by different soil managements (orchards, crop rotation, and intensive use of fertilizer), in central dry zone in Myanmar. Eight soil properties such as soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic matter (OM), total nitrogen, available phosphate (Olsen P), extractable potassium (extractable K), cultivable bacterial counts were analyzed for top soil samples collected from twenty-one agricultural sites which planted for seven different crops. The results showed that studied soil properties except from soil texture were significantly different among studied soils (P<0.05), Olsen P were significantly higher in orchard soils (most intact), than other soil. (OM), (EC), and extractable K were significantly higher in onion soils (intensive use of fertilizer), Clay percent is significantly and positively correlated with most of the soil properties except from Olsen P. These results imply that soil properties are varied based on soil type and land use; therefore, agricultural management is important to maintain and enhance soil physicochemical properties and sustain ecosystem.
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Helming, Katharina, Katrin Daedlow, Bernd Hansjürgens, and Thomas Koellner. "Assessment and Governance of Sustainable Soil Management." Sustainability 10, no. 12 (November 27, 2018): 4432. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10124432.

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The globally increasing demand for food, fiber, and bio-based products interferes with the ability of arable soils to perform their multiple functions and support sustainable development. Sustainable soil management under high production conditions means that soil functions contribute to ecosystem services and biodiversity, natural and economic resources are utilized efficiently, farming remains profitable, and production conditions adhere to ethical and health standards. Research in support of sustainable soil management requires an interdisciplinary approach to three interconnected challenges: (i) understanding the impacts of soil management on soil processes and soil functions; (ii) assessing the sustainability impacts of soil management, taking into account the heterogeneity of geophysical and socioeconomic conditions; and (iii) having a systemic understanding of the driving forces and constraints of farmers’ decision-making on soil management and how governance instruments may, interacting with other driving forces, steer sustainable soil management. The intention of this special issue is to take stock of an emerging interdisciplinary research field addressing the three challenges of sustainable soil management in various geographic settings. In this editorial, we summarize the contributions to the special issue and place them in the context of the state of the art. We conclude with an outline of future research needs.
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Ross, S. M., R. Lal, and F. J. Pierce. "Soil Management for Sustainability." Geographical Journal 158, no. 2 (July 1992): 237. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3059811.

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Lal, Rattan. "Climate Strategic Soil Management." Challenges 5, no. 1 (February 13, 2014): 43–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/challe5010043.

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Morgan, Kelly. "Citrus Soil pH Management." EDIS 2019, no. 6 (December 10, 2019): 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss666-2020.

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Management of both soil pH and nutrients is required to maintain soil fertility levels and ensure economic agricultural production. Maintaining soil in the 6.0-6.5 pH range is best for most crops including citrus. This new two-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences, written by Kelly Morgan, explains the effects of soil pH on citrus as well as options for management.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss666
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Pleasant, Jane Mt. "Soil Management for Sustainability." Journal of Environmental Quality 21, no. 1 (January 1992): 153. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/jeq1992.00472425002100010029x.

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Mulla, David J., R. Lal, and F. J. Pierce. "Soil Management for Sustainability." Journal of Range Management 45, no. 3 (May 1992): 315. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/4002985.

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Peterson, Art. "Soil Science and Management." Soil Science 163, no. 6 (June 1998): 512–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00010694-199806000-00013.

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Wild, A. "Soil Use and Management." Soil Use and Management 1, no. 1 (March 1985): 2. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-2743.1985.tb00639.x.

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Pereira, Paulo, Marcos Francos, Eric C. Brevik, Xavier Ubeda, and Igor Bogunovic. "Post-fire soil management." Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health 5 (October 2018): 26–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.coesh.2018.04.002.

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Wrest Park History Contributors. "Chapter 5 Soil management." Biosystems Engineering 103 (January 2009): 61–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2008.11.026.

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Williams, Mark A. "Roots and Soil Management." Journal of Environmental Quality 36, no. 2 (March 2007): 609. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/jeq2006.0024br.

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Vanlauwe, B., A. Bationo, J. Chianu, K. E. Giller, R. Merckx, U. Mokwunye, O. Ohiokpehai, et al. "Integrated Soil Fertility Management." Outlook on Agriculture 39, no. 1 (March 2010): 17–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/000000010791169998.

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Carter, M. R. "Soil management for sustainability." Soil and Tillage Research 26, no. 1 (February 1993): 94–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0167-1987(93)90091-3.

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Goss, Michael J. "Soil specific crop management." Soil and Tillage Research 33, no. 2 (February 1995): 143–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0167-1987(95)90016-0.

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Shrestha, Ram K. "Soil Fertility under Improved and Conventional Management Practices in Sanga, Kavrepalanchowk District, Nepal." Nepal Agriculture Research Journal 9 (November 30, 2014): 27–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/narj.v9i0.11639.

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A study was carried out to compare the fertility of soils under improved soil management practice with that of prevailing conventional practice and to assess the farmers’ perception on the improved practice in the upland farming system. The study was carried out in Nasikasthan Sanga of Kavrepalanchok district of Nepal. Soil samples were collected from fields under improved conventional practice. Samples were taken at 0-15 and 15-30 cm depths and were analyzed for various physico-chemical properties to compare the fertility status of the soils under both the practices. Altogether 68 farmers were interviewed to have information on farming practices and information pertinent to improved soil management practice being adopted by them. Results from soil physico-chemical analysis showed higher fertility of soils under improved practice in terms of more favorable pH level, contents of exchangeable bases, available phosphorus and soil organic matter compared to prevailing conventional soil management practice. Moreover, majority of the farmers believed that soil fertility and physical condition of their upland soils had improved and that the productivity of major upland crops had also increased after the adoption of improved soil management practice. Improved practice could play an important role in the sustainable management of upland soils in the mid hills of Nepal. It is however, desirable to conduct long-term research to further ascertain the effect of the practice on soil fertility of different soil types and land uses.Nepal Agric. Res. J. Vol. 9, 2009, pp. 27-39DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/narj.v9i0.11639
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HAYHOE, H. N., C. TARNOCAI, and L. M. DWYER. "SOIL MANAGEMENT AND VEGETATION EFFECTS ON MEASURED AND ESTIMATED SOIL THERMAL REGIMES IN CANADA." Canadian Journal of Soil Science 70, no. 1 (February 1, 1990): 61–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjss90-007.

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Observations at sites in British Columbia, the Yukon, Manitoba and Nova Scotia over a range of soils, managements and vegetation were used to assess variation in soil temperature. The annual soil temperature regime was compared with estimates derived from a macroclimate model which was developed for mineral soils that are level, well to moderately well drained, and covered by short grass. In general, this study showed the dampening effect of vegetation cover on soil temperature and suggested the further dampening effect of an organic layer on the soil surface. However, soil temperatures for cultivated and grass sites were not significantly different (P ≥ 0.05) from the estimates made using the macroclimate model. In contrast, forested sites had significantly (P ≤ 0.05) colder soil temperatures than those estimated by the model. The mean annual and mean summer 0.50 m soil temperatures were, respectively, 1.3 and 3.2 °C colder than the corresponding estimates. Key words: Soil thermal regimes, estimation of soil temperature, mean annual soil temperature
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