Soil Health Assessment and Management: Role in Crop Production
M. K. Meena*
ICAR- Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, Rajasthan (321 303), India
M. L. Dotaniya
ICAR- Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, Rajasthan (321 303), India
M. D. Meena
ICAR- Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, Rajasthan (321 303), India
Harvir Singh
ICAR- Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research, Bharatpur, Rajasthan (321 303), India
C. K. Dotaniya
Dept. of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, SKRAU, Bikaner, Rajasthan (334 006), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Crop productivity, Nutrient management, Soil health, Soil organic matter
Abstract
The potential of good soil to support agricultural production system by regulating air, hydrological and ecosystem cycles makes it an essential living resource for the world. Crop production is influenced by soil's interconnected physical, chemical and biological health, many of which are affected by soil management strategies. The foundation for profitable, productive, environmentally sound agricultural systems is healthy soils. Nutrient imbalances in soil due to excessive and under fertilization, soil pollution, and soil loss processes; all of which are becoming more widespread in developing countries. It leads negative effects on soil health and crop quality. A healthy soil helps to reduce climate change by maintaining or increasing its carbon content. Management of soil health is to feed the growing population across the world and also for maintaining ecosystem services.
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