Acid soils constrain crop production through interacting chemical, biological and physical processes rather than low pH alone. Aluminium and manganese toxicity, depletion of base cations, restricted phosphorus availability, impaired root exploration and shifts in soil biota can o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i86244
Intensified cultivation linked with over application of chemical fertilizers and increasing human activities have been linked to enhanced CO2 emissions, decreasing soil fertility, increasing soil degradation and declining productivity of crops. However, humic substances comprisin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i105070
Background: Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced through the thermochemical decomposition of biomass under oxygen-limited conditions. It improves soil physical properties by improving porosity, water retention, and aggregate stability, while also contributing to long-term c...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i63151
The effect of biochar produced from paddy husk and coconut frond on soil physical properties and yield of ginger crop was studied in a laterite soil of Kerala, India. The treatments included paddy husk biochar (PHB) and coconut frond biochar (CFB) each @ 10, 20 and 30 t ha-1 + NP...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i92441
Rapidly increasing levels of atmospheric CO2 and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) initiate unprecedented changes in climate systems, leading to severe ecological and economic disruptions. Climate change mitigation is possible through a reduction in net GHG emission by the process of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i132991
Biochar refers to the black carbon that is produced by the process of slow pyrolysis and act as a vehicle of carbon sequestration from renewable and sustainable biomass. This review describes the ability of biochar to improve the physical, chemical and biological properties of so...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i61840
Submergence transforms acidic rice soils into a dynamic biogeochemical environment in which redox potential, pH, iron and aluminium speciation, nutrient availability and microbial activity change throughout the cropping period. These transformations can partly alleviate aluminium...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i105705
Submergence induces major changes in the chemical environment of paddy soils and can alter the mobility of redox- and pH-sensitive elements. The present study characterised the temporal dynamics of soil acidity and iron (Fe) and aluminium (Al) fractions during 90 days of continuo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i106353
Fodder maize (Zea mays L.) is a high-biomass, nutrient-responsive forage whose economic value depends on both harvested mass and nutritive quality. Fertiliser recommendations based on regional averages can therefore be inefficient when fields differ markedly in native nitrogen, p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i106335
Neonicotinoids are systemic, nicotine-derived insecticides that act primarily as agonists of insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Their selective activity against insect pests, broad-spectrum efficacy and versatility in seed, soil, foliar and trunk-injection applications hav...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i96320
Biodrainage is a nature-based bio-engineering approach that uses deep-rooted, high-transpiring vegetation to regulate shallow groundwater tables and reduce waterlogging in salt-affected agricultural landscapes. This review examines the concept, scientific basis, mechanisms, speci...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i95660
Aims: Production and characterisation of aquatic weed compost (AWC) and aquatic weed biochar (AWB) after enrichment with microbial (Bacillus consortium, Probiotic-PGPR Mix-1) and non-microbial (Seaweed Extract from Kappaphycus alvarezii at 2%, Protein Hydrolysate at 0.5%) biostim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i3745
The global livestock sector produces vast quantities of organic waste that, if managed poorly, represent a significant environmental liability. If appropriately valorised, however, animal waste constitutes a renewable feedstock capable of rebuilding soil organic matter, improving...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2026/v32i54218
Soil health plays a fundamental role in ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity and ecological stability. Traditional methods of soil health assessment such as manual sampling and laboratory analyses are labour-intensive, time-consuming, and limited in their spatial and te...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i125162
Cation-anion balance plays a pivotal role in determining soil health, nutrient availability, and plant physiological function. Imbalances in ionic composition can significantly affect soil fertility, microbial activity, nutrient uptake, and crop productivity. The review paper aim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajsspn/2025/v11i4596
Organic waste generation, collection, and management are significant challenges in both developed and developing countries. Composting represents a key technology in circular economy and sustainability, as it returns organic matter back to the system in a way that improve soil qu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i54850
Sugarcane is considered as one of the world’s major C4 plants, which is mainly grown in the tropical and sub-tropical regions and considered as long-duration crop, that requires approximately 10 to 15 and even 18 months to mature. India ranks second in terms of area, production,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i34764
The detrimental effects of chemical-intensive agriculture have spurred interest in eco-friendly farming practices, particularly organic farming. Central to organic farming are organic manures, including various liquid organic formulations such as Panchagavya, which are rooted in...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i111636
Aim: This study aims to quantitatively analyze the spatial variability in the micronutrient status of soil by conducting a comparative assessment of soil samples from Miyawaki forest and adjacent barren land. By focusing on key parameters such as soil pH, organic matter content a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i114564
Chitosan is a semi-synthetic natural polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin, which is found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans and the cell walls of fungi. The primary attributes that characterize the chitosan biopolymer are its molecular weight and degree of dea...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i105108
Aim: Production and characterization of NADEP composts using aquatic weeds as substrates and enriched with different minerals, were conducted to evaluate its feasibility for agricultural purpose. Study Design: The experiment was carried out using a completely randomized design co...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i114527
The coastal zone represents the transition from terrestrial to marine influences and vice versa. They are predominated by sandy soil texture, and have low agricultural productivity due to their properties and are vulnerable to erosion. Effective maintenance of soil organic matter...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101482
Organic matter is a crucial component of soil that influences various soil properties and functions, including nutrient cycling, soil structure, water holding capacity and microbial activity. Different agricultural land uses significantly influence the quantity and quality of soi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i234211
Soil is a major reservoir of terrestrial carbon and it plays an important role in the global carbon cycle. The soil organic carbon (SOC) is the fundamental factor for sustainable agriculture because of the ability in maintaining the soil fertility which is...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113596
Aim: Soil represents one of the most diverse habitats found on our planet. Soil organisms play crucial roles within ecosystems by exerting influence over physical properties and processes, as well as contributing to carbon and energy fluxes and the cycling of nutrients. The activ...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113507
Aim: To conduct the physico-chemical analysis of biochar derived from various organic residues, an examination of the physical characteristics including bulk density, water retention capacity, and the chemical properties such as pH, electrical conductivity, cation exchange capaci...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113446
Aim: Production of latex sludge waste biocompost by co composting with different bulking agents like sawdust, zeolite and cattle manure in various ratios and checking its feasibility in agriculture use. Study Design: The experiment was conducted by completely randomized design wi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113405
Context: The Indian state of Kerala has a long coastline of 589.50 km all along its western border, which has a great potential in biomass production. The agro-ecological unit 1 (AEU 1) in Kerala represents the southern coastal plains, with typical sandy soils. The major constra...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i81980
Aims: To develop slow release fertilizer formulations using humic acid, charcoal and zeolite and to evaluate nutrient availability, nutrient use efficiency and yield in chilli. Study Design: This experiment was conducted through completely randomized design with 14 treatments and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i143027
Potassium (K) in soil exists in four different forms such as water soluble, available, exchangeable and non-exchangeable potassium. Variation in K fractions in soils through addition of different mineral sources of K is essential to determine suitable mineral source for crops. A...
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Research Article10.9734/cjast/2022/v41i2731784
Soil erosion represents a significant issue in the Western Ghats, especially within the Neyyar river basin in the southern region of Kerala. To address this problem, a research project was conducted in three sub-watersheds of the Neyyar river basin, specifically Neyyar, Mullayar,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113444
Aim: To study the effect of thermochemical organic fertilizer (TOF) inoculated with beneficial root endophytes on the growth attributes of tomatoes grown in a nursery. Combined impact of TOF and endophytic fungi like Piriformospora indica and Glomus species on tomato growth param...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i183421
Aim: To develop a multinutrient pellet for organic farming in rice and investigation on the nutrient release characteristics of pellet in acid sulphate soils of Kuttanad. Study Design: This experiment was conducted through completely randomized design with 8 treatments and 3 repl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i62835