soil microbial biomass
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April 9, 2024
Co-application of biochar and salt tolerant PGPR to improve soil quality and wheat production in a naturally saline soil
Soil salinity is a global problem that drastically reduces crop productivity. Therefore, there is a need to make saline soils productive. Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and biochar have been shown to increase crop productivity and soil fertility when applied separately. However, their co -application in this regard has not been studied extensively. In this […]
February 27, 2023
Effects of biochar amendment and nitrogen fertilization on soil microbial biomass pools in an Alfisol under rain-fed rice cultivation
Abstract Field studies were conducted over 2 years to determine the response of soil microbial biomass pool to biochar and N fertilizer combinations in a rain-fed rice cropping system. Biochar was applied at four doses: 0 t ha−1, 3 t ha−1, 6 t ha−1 and 12 t ha−1 in combination with N fertilizer at four rates: 0 kg ha−1, 30 kg ha−1, 60 kg ha−1 and 90 kg ha−1 to a Typic Paleustalf Alfisol. Soil samples […]