Integrated application of sugarcane by-product-derived organic fertilizer (SOFA) and mineral nitrogen enhances yield, fruit quality, and soil properties of eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) in sandy soil conditions
Low soil fertility and restricted nutrient bioavailability are critical limiting factors for sustainable vegetable production, particularly in marginal sandy soils. This study addressed these challenges by investigating the efficacy of a novel sugarcane-derived molasses treated (SOFA) as a soil conditioner and nutrient...