Author : Amanullah,Abdel Rahman Mohmmad Said Al -Tawaha ,Gabrijel Ondrasek
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-08-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832531693
Integrated nutrients management: An approach for sustainable crop production and food security in changing climates by Amanullah,Abdel Rahman Mohmmad Said Al -Tawaha ,Gabrijel Ondrasek Pdf
Soil health and fertility are continuously declining due to the removal of essential plant nutrients from the soils in the current changing climate scenario. Due to less soil organic carbon (SOC) and growing of high-yielding varieties and hybrids further increases deficiencies of both macro and micronutrients that had a negative impact on soil health, crop productivity, food security, and growers. Integrated nutrients management not only increases crop productivity and growers' income but also increases soil fertility, health, and sustainability in changing climates. Integrated nutrients management (INM) refers to the maintenance of soil fertility and improvement in crop productivity with the application of plant nutrients through the combined application of organic fertilizers (animal manures and plant residues), chemical fertilizers (urea, SSP, DAP, etc.) and bio-fertilizers (beneficial microbes). The 4‰-Initiative aims to improve the soil organic carbon (SOC) content and promote carbon sequestration could be achieved with best agronomic practices, especially INM. Higher SOC increases soil resistance to erosion (reduces soil degradation), increases water retention in soils (improving water use efficiency), increases soil fertility (improving nutrient use efficiency), and also increases soil biodiversity and sustainability. Stable and productive soils have a sufficient amount of SOC and beneficial microbes that affect the resilience of farms to cope with the negative effects of climate change. The use and application of beneficial microbes (Biofertilizers) increase nutrient use efficiencies, yield, grower’s income, soil health, and sustainability.