Presentation

Legume integration and manure offer promise to improve early indicators of soil health

author(s)

Visscher, Anna M

themes
  • Multifunctional landscapes
regions
  • Kenya
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Visscher, A.M.; Fonte, S.J.; Ndangu, S.M.; Mutai, J.; Six, J.; Hartmann, M.; Laub, M.; Vanek, S.; Travedi, P.; Vanlauwe, B.; Pulleman, M. (2024) Legume integration and manure offer promise to improve early indicators of soil health. 16 sl.

Tested indicators offer potential to detect that:
• Cropping systems and manure play a crucial role in
improving soil properties and potential microbial
activity
• Mineral nitrogen applications have a comparatively
smaller impact on soil properties and potential
microbial activity compared to main treatments
• Legume integration provides a potential for both soil
chemical properties and microbial activity
• Carbon and nitrogen activity are key factors in
driving critical microbial process