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Soil microbial biodiversity and conservation agriculture for sustainable crop production

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Title Soil microbial biodiversity and conservation agriculture for sustainable crop production
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Creator B. Majumdar, S. Sarkar
 
Subject Microbial Biodiversity, Conservation Agriculture, Sustainable Crop Production
 
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Soil biodiversity management plays a remarkable role in conservation
agriculture which aims in stimulating and protecting biological components
and functioning of the soil. Soil microorganisms improve the entry and
storage of water, resistance to erosion, plant nutrition, and breakdown of
organic matter. Soil microorganism diversity renders economic benefits,
provides environmental protection, ensures food security. The article also
discussed causes/ sources of loss of biodiversity and mentioned several
ways to measure soil microbial biodiversity. Specific and detail refence
work on conservation agriculture and soil microbial biodiversity have been
included. It was noted that crop productivity in conservation agriculture
is enhanced or sustained with enrichment of soil quality such as greater
soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation, lesser SOC loss and similar other
related benefits. Minimum tillage, appropriate residue management and
restricted use of chemicals for pest management or judicious use of
inorganic fertilizer with organic inputs, bio-control measures will not only
maintain the sustainable crop productivity, but also take care of soil
biodiversity and conservation of soil for future human race to live in
harmony with nature.
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Date 2020-08-01T02:42:54Z
2020-08-01T02:42:54Z
2020-02-05
 
Type Research Paper
 
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/38730
 
Language English
 
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Publisher State Agricultural Technologists Service Association, West Bengal