Novel-processed organic fertilizers improve rice yield, soil fertility, and increase microbial community diversity in double-cropping paddy fields

Functional Differences Between Conventional and Modified Organic Fertilizers in Regulating Sorghum Productivity, NH3 Loss, and Soil Quality in Coastal Saline–Alkali Soil

Saline–alkali soils are characterized by low fertility and productivity, which can be potentially improved by applying organic fertilizers. We hypothesized that conventional and modified organic fertilizers would exhibit distinct functional advantages in regulating crop performance, nitrogen (N) loss, and saline–alkali...

Effects of biochar and chemical fertilizer co-application on soil fertility restoration and rice productivity in reclaimed homestead soils

Single-season responses of rhizosphere fungal community structure and diversity to combined application of different organic materials in potato

Long-term application of chemical fertilizers can lead to a decline in soil microbial diversity and an imbalance in community structure, thereby constraining the sustainable development of the potato industry. In this study, a single-season field experiment was conducted in Yongdeng County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Provin...

Seasonal Variations in Copper, Molybdenum, and Zinc in Apple Leaves and Their Contents in Apple Fruits Under Microbial Fertilizer Application

Sustainable agriculture aims to reduce environmental impacts and enhance the use of renewable natural resources to improve soil fertility and crop productivity. Mineral fertilizer application is a major source of environmental harm, and the intensification of apple production has led to fertilizer rates that may pose e...

Effect of different organic fertilizers and bio-fertilizers on growth, yield, quality and profitability of organic potato production

The field experiment was conducted to find out the effect of organic manure and bio-fertilizers on growth, yield, quality and profitability of organic potato production. The experiment was conducted at the organic block under Tuber Crops Research Centre (TCRC), Joydebpur during rabi season of two consecutive years 2022...

Using Organic Residues for Fertilization in Maize–Ryegrass Rotations to Enhance Circular Agriculture

The increasing demand for sustainable agricultural practices has driven growing interest in organic fertilizers derived from waste streams as alternatives to mineral fertilizers. This study evaluated, in a pilot trial, the effectiveness of using raw digestate, composted digestate and composted sewage sludge in a crop r...