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Harnessing Bacterial Potential to Reduce Nitrous Oxide Emissions From Agricultural Soils
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-03-04 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70051
Muhammad Waqas, Brajesh K. Singh, Chen Yaning, Christoph-Martin Geilfus
{"title":"Harnessing Bacterial Potential to Reduce Nitrous Oxide Emissions From Agricultural Soils","authors":"Muhammad Waqas,&nbsp;Brajesh K. Singh,&nbsp;Chen Yaning,&nbsp;Christoph-Martin Geilfus","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70051","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70051","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Reducing N₂O emissions from farmlands is crucial to mitigate climate change. A recent scientific breakthrough employed an innovative method to inoculate farmland soil with a bacterium, resulting in a significant reduction of N₂O emissions. This commentary identifies promising environments and practices for further emission reduction.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70051","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143535785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Potash Trilemma: Geopolitics, Market Dynamics, and Global Food Security
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-03-02 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70050
Joan Rodeja, Fernando Coello, Jordi Sardans, Josep Penuelas
{"title":"The Potash Trilemma: Geopolitics, Market Dynamics, and Global Food Security","authors":"Joan Rodeja,&nbsp;Fernando Coello,&nbsp;Jordi Sardans,&nbsp;Josep Penuelas","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70050","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Potash is essential for plant growth and global food production. However, its distribution and access are uneven, creating significant economic and geopolitical challenges. We here explore the complexities of the global potash market, focusing on the impacts of mine location, ownership, and the oligopolistic structure of the market on food security. Through historical analysis and the development of potash vulnerability indexes, the research highlights the risks associated with concentrated production and the implications for countries with varying levels of economic power. The findings underscore the potential for market manipulation and the exacerbation of food insecurity, particularly in lower-income nations. As potash resources become scarcer, strategic management by producers may lead to higher prices, further widening global inequalities. This study suggests a reevaluation of the current situation to address these emerging threats to global food security.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70050","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143530545","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Aboveground Biomass in West African Semi-Arid Ecosystems: Structural Diversity, Taxonomic Contributions and Environmental Drivers
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-02-25 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70047
Kangbéni Dimobe, Shem Kuyah, Korotimi Ouédraogo, Ebagnerin Jérôme Tondoh, Adjima Thiombiano
{"title":"Aboveground Biomass in West African Semi-Arid Ecosystems: Structural Diversity, Taxonomic Contributions and Environmental Drivers","authors":"Kangbéni Dimobe,&nbsp;Shem Kuyah,&nbsp;Korotimi Ouédraogo,&nbsp;Ebagnerin Jérôme Tondoh,&nbsp;Adjima Thiombiano","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70047","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The role of plant diversity and biomass in ecosystem functioning and management is well recognized. However, the structural drivers of aboveground biomass (AGB) and their influence across savanna ecosystems remain understudied, particularly in semi-arid regions. Here, we hypothesized that (i) species richness and structural diversity would positively influence AGB across vegetation strata and (ii) environmental factors would play a secondary role compared to diversity metrics. We tested these hypotheses using data from 160 systematically established plots (0.1 ha each) in two savanna sites (Cassou and Kongoussi) in Burkina Faso. We examined how taxonomic diversity, structural diversity (CV-DBH, CV-height) and environmental factors contribute to AGB and aboveground carbon (AGC) stocks. A total of 97 woody species from 66 genera and 26 families were identified. Species richness had a significant positive effect on AGB in both strata, with a more pronounced influence in shrub layers. Structural diversity, particularly CV-DBH and CV-height, also contributed significantly to AGB, especially in Cassou. Elevation negatively influenced AGB at both sites, while NDVI and EVI2 were positively correlated with AGC in Kongoussi but not in Cassou. Species richness and structural diversity, especially in shrub strata, were the primary drivers of AGB, underscoring their importance for carbon sequestration. The study highlights the important role of structural diversity and taxonomic richness in determining AGB, particularly in shrub-dominated savannas. Management strategies focusing on the conservation of species diversity and enhancement of structural diversity are essential to optimize biomass accumulation and ecosystem functioning in semi-arid savanna ecosystems.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70047","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143481389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Soil Multitrophic Interactions in a Changing World
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-02-06 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70045
Md. Akhter Hossain, Eleonora Egidi, Chao Xiong, Brajesh K. Singh
{"title":"Soil Multitrophic Interactions in a Changing World","authors":"Md. Akhter Hossain,&nbsp;Eleonora Egidi,&nbsp;Chao Xiong,&nbsp;Brajesh K. Singh","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70045","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Multitrophic interactions in the soil food web represent an important factor in shaping the relationship between biodiversity and ecosystem functions (BEF) under the changing environmental conditions. Despite some recent advancements, the relative contribution, and mechanisms by which multitrophic interactions affect ecosystem functions and stability, however, remain poorly understood. Here, we provide an overview of the current understanding of the role of multitrophic interactions in BEF and explore mechanistic pathways that may underpin their role in ecosystem functions and stability. We also discuss potential approaches to quantify the contribution of the multitrophic interactions in the soil food web. Specifically, we highlight the need for improvements in empirical frameworks and analytical tools for quantifying the strength of these interactions in the soil food web. We argue that addressing the key knowledge gaps in current understanding, BEF research requires integration of multitrophic interactions as a key factor when predicting the rate and stability of ecosystem multifunctionality under changing climatic conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70045","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Root and Leaf Traits of Alfalfa Exhibit Distinct Responses to Soil Microbial Communities and Environmental Stresses
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70038
Anuj Saraswat, Jing Tian, Fatima M. S. J. Hraiz, Laila Z. D. Al Harasi, Maitha H. Al Mayahi, Mariam K. H. Alyahyaee, Mayank A. Gururani, Yuan Liu, Amit Kumar
{"title":"Root and Leaf Traits of Alfalfa Exhibit Distinct Responses to Soil Microbial Communities and Environmental Stresses","authors":"Anuj Saraswat,&nbsp;Jing Tian,&nbsp;Fatima M. S. J. Hraiz,&nbsp;Laila Z. D. Al Harasi,&nbsp;Maitha H. Al Mayahi,&nbsp;Mariam K. H. Alyahyaee,&nbsp;Mayank A. Gururani,&nbsp;Yuan Liu,&nbsp;Amit Kumar","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70038","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ongoing climate change is negatively impacting crop productivity globally. Past research has highlighted that a diverse soil microbial community and variation in plant traits for resource acquisition can mitigate the negative impacts of climate change factors on crop productivity. This study investigates the effects of two major environmental stressors—drought and salinity stress, on plant productivity, biomass allocation, and root and leaf trait responses under distinct soil microbial diversities. Our results showed that salinity stress had stronger negative impacts on plant productivity than drought stress. Shoot biomass decreased by 30% and 32.5% under drought and salinity stress, respectively, whereas the root biomass decreased by 32% only under salinity stress. Soil microbial diversity did not affect plant productivity. Next, root traits were mainly impacted by drought and salinity stress, whereas leaf traits were impacted by both environmental stresses and soil microbial diversity. Specific root length and specific root area decreased under drought, and root tissue density was minimal under salinity stress. Root traits were not affected by soil microbial communities. In contrast, the leaf nitrogen content increased, whereas pheophytin content (a breakdown product of chlorophyll) decreased when plants were grown in diverse microbial communities under environmental stresses, especially drought. These results highlight the importance of soil microbial diversity in impacting plant traits in response to environmental stresses. We showed that the soil microbial diversity influences both aboveground and belowground plant traits, indicating the need for better management practices to conserve and promote soil microbial diversity.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70038","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248782","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Improved Microbial Carbon Use Efficiency With Low Tillage Intensity: Evidence and Research Gaps
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70046
Lasse Busk Holm, Lars Elsgaard, Mingming Zong, Zhi Liang
{"title":"Improved Microbial Carbon Use Efficiency With Low Tillage Intensity: Evidence and Research Gaps","authors":"Lasse Busk Holm,&nbsp;Lars Elsgaard,&nbsp;Mingming Zong,&nbsp;Zhi Liang","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70046","url":null,"abstract":"<p>High microbial carbon use efficiency (CUE) in agricultural soils can limit the return of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) from organic matter mineralisation and potentially increase soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation through the formation of microbial biomass and necromass. Therefore, soil management practices that increase microbial CUE are relevant for sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation. We conducted an exploratory literature review and evidence synthesis to compare microbial CUE between conventional tillage (CT) and low-intensity tillage systems (reduced tillage, RT and no-tillage, NT). The synthesis of 50 paired observations from 11 studies showed an overall increase in microbial CUE of 12% in soils under low-intensity tillage compared to CT (<i>p</i> = 0.02). Separate tillage contrasts of RT and NT versus CT (i.e., RT/CT and NT/CT) also showed higher microbial CUE for soils under low-intensity tillage with <i>p</i> = 0.06 and <i>p</i> = 0.05, respectively. The increase in CUE is likely due to improved substrate availability for microbial growth and/or changes in the microbial community induced by the contrasting tillage systems. However, the limited availability of quantitative data linking tillage-induced changes in these drivers to microbial CUE constrains further analysis. We also extracted available SOC data from the eligible studies, but this data did not provide evidence that increases in microbial CUE were correlated with increases in SOC content. Future studies should extend the emerging empirical data set and clarify the abiotic and biotic drivers through which tillage practices can be refined for better SOC management and climate change mitigation strategies. Further studies should also aim to better understand the link between microbial CUE and SOC dynamics, which is important for the representation of CUE in global SOC models.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70046","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248793","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Mechanisms of Microbial VOC-Mediated Communication in Plant Ecosystems and Agricultural Applications
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70044
Qurban Ali, Abdur Rashid Khan, Waseem Raza, Muhammad Saqib Bilal, Sadia Khalid, Muhammad Ayaz, Atta-Ur-Rehman Khan, Sunil Mundra
{"title":"Mechanisms of Microbial VOC-Mediated Communication in Plant Ecosystems and Agricultural Applications","authors":"Qurban Ali,&nbsp;Abdur Rashid Khan,&nbsp;Waseem Raza,&nbsp;Muhammad Saqib Bilal,&nbsp;Sadia Khalid,&nbsp;Muhammad Ayaz,&nbsp;Atta-Ur-Rehman Khan,&nbsp;Sunil Mundra","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70044","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) are crucial to the ecological interactions of plants and microbes, playing pivotal roles in plant defence, communication, and growth promotion. The classification, biosynthesis, and emission processes of mVOCs, and their multifaced functions and activities within plant ecosystems have been extensively studied. Moreover, the signalling pathways that enable mVOCs-mediated communication between plants and their surrounding environment are explored. The mVOCs are critical in mediating interactions with biotic and abiotic stressors, including plant pathogens and environmental changes. These interactions contribute to enhanced plant resilience and foster beneficial ecological interactions. Biotechnological mVOCs have great potential in sustainable agriculture, especially natural pest management and crop protection. These applications include various disease control strategies, such as biosensors, highlighting the crucial role of mVOCs in promoting natural pest control and supporting sustainable development growth. In this review, we explored the functions of mVOCs, mechanisms of action, and the types of interactions. We also discussed recent developments in their use and the challenges involved. We discussed the ethical and regulatory issues related to using mVOCs in agriculture biotechnology and their potential effects on human health and the environment. Finally, we highlight research gaps to fully leverage mVOC functions for sustainable plant production and ecological health.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70044","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Can Improve the Water Use and Phosphorus Acquisition Efficiencies of Aerobically Grown Rice
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-01-21 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70040
Stephanie J. Watts-Williams, Alison R. Gill, Thi Diem Nguyen, Ehsan Tavakkoli, Nathaniel Jewell, Chris Brien
{"title":"Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Can Improve the Water Use and Phosphorus Acquisition Efficiencies of Aerobically Grown Rice","authors":"Stephanie J. Watts-Williams,&nbsp;Alison R. Gill,&nbsp;Thi Diem Nguyen,&nbsp;Ehsan Tavakkoli,&nbsp;Nathaniel Jewell,&nbsp;Chris Brien","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70040","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Most rice production is conducted in flooded (anaerobic) soil conditions, but aerobic rice cultivation presents several potential benefits: increased grain water use efficiency (gWUE), reduced methane emissions, and minimised loss of phosphorus (P). Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi are more effective at colonising and functioning in rice under aerobic soil conditions, and this rice-AM fungi association could increase both gWUE and P acquisition efficiency (PAE). We used a precision irrigation platform to apply watering treatments (60% or 80% of soil field capacity) throughout the experiment. Four commercial Australian rice varieties were grown with or without inoculation with <i>Rhizophagus irregularis</i>, and with addition of P fertiliser at 10 or 25 mg P kg<sup>–1</sup> soil. Plants were grown to maturity (134–188 days after planting), after which grain yield, plant water use, gWUE, and PAE were determined. Overall, <i>R. irregularis</i> inoculation increased gWUE in all four rice varieties (by a mean of 14.4%), and increased grain yield and PAE in two varieties. Grain yields were primarily constrained by low water availability (mean 48.4% reduction), but P availability also limited yield in two varieties. Of the four, Topaz showed the greatest response to AM fungal inoculation, with increased qWUE and PAE. There is potential for AM fungal inoculation to increase the water use and P acquisition efficiencies of aerobically grown rice. However, the extent of these benefits depends on the specific rice variety, which highlights the importance of variety selection in transitioning to aerobic rice production in temperate regions and in enhancing the resilience of rice cultivation to climate change.</p>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70040","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143117838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Peanut Yield and Grade Response to Multiple Simulated Rainfall Events Following Inverting
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-01-16 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70043
Erika R. Bucior, Ronald B. Sorensen, Marshall C. Lamb, Christopher L. Butts, Hamed K. Abbas
{"title":"Peanut Yield and Grade Response to Multiple Simulated Rainfall Events Following Inverting","authors":"Erika R. Bucior,&nbsp;Ronald B. Sorensen,&nbsp;Marshall C. Lamb,&nbsp;Christopher L. Butts,&nbsp;Hamed K. Abbas","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70043","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Peanut harvesting often coincides with fluctuating weather conditions, including sudden rainfall, which can affect pods left in windrows to dry. This study aims to quantify the effects of rainfall on peanut yield, quality and aflatoxin contamination. It is the first multi-year, quantitative assessment of these impacts, providing insights for better post-harvest management and extension recommendations.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Field trials were conducted over 3 years (2021–2023) at Shellman Multi-crop Irrigated Research Farm in Georgia. Peanuts were inverted at optimal maturity and exposed to simulated rainfall (0–100 mm) weekly for 3–4 weeks. Yield, quality metrics (e.g., loose-shelled kernels, splits, total sound mature kernels) and aflatoxin levels were analysed using ANOVA to assess treatment effects.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Increased cumulative rainfall correlated with yield loss (110 kg/ha per 10 mm of rainfall), higher percentages of loose-shelled kernels (0.45% per 10 mm), and splits (0.52% per 10 mm). Aflatoxin contamination did not significantly increase due to cooler temperatures and higher soil moisture. Results varied by year, with yield reductions ranging from 4650 kg/ha in 2021 to 2723 kg/ha in 2023 under maximum rainfall exposure.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Prolonged rainfall and exposure in windrows have a potential to adversely affect peanut yield and quality, though aflatoxin contamination remains stable under certain conditions. These findings highlight the need for adaptive management strategies to mitigate risks associated with unpredictable rainfall during harvest seasons, ensuring sustainable peanut production in the southeastern United States.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70043","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143115562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Compost Application Enhances Soil Health and Maintains Crop Yield: Insights From 56 Farmer-Managed Arable Fields
Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment Pub Date : 2025-01-13 DOI: 10.1002/sae2.70041
Anna Edlinger, Chantal Herzog, Gina Garland, Florian Walder, Samiran Banerjee, Sonja G. Keel, Jochen Mayer, Laurent Philippot, Sana Romdhane, Marcus Schiedung, Michael W. I. Schmidt, Benjamin Seitz, Chloé Wüst-Galley, Marcel G. A. van der Heijden
{"title":"Compost Application Enhances Soil Health and Maintains Crop Yield: Insights From 56 Farmer-Managed Arable Fields","authors":"Anna Edlinger,&nbsp;Chantal Herzog,&nbsp;Gina Garland,&nbsp;Florian Walder,&nbsp;Samiran Banerjee,&nbsp;Sonja G. Keel,&nbsp;Jochen Mayer,&nbsp;Laurent Philippot,&nbsp;Sana Romdhane,&nbsp;Marcus Schiedung,&nbsp;Michael W. I. Schmidt,&nbsp;Benjamin Seitz,&nbsp;Chloé Wüst-Galley,&nbsp;Marcel G. A. van der Heijden","doi":"10.1002/sae2.70041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sae2.70041","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Introduction</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Improving soil health while maintaining crop yield is a key challenge for farmers. So far, only a few studies assessed the effects of compost and solid digestate application on soil health and plant yield under practical on-farm conditions across both organic and conventional cropping systems.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Materials and Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study examined 56 arable fields in Switzerland, managed either conventionally (<i>n</i> = 39) or organically (<i>n</i> = 17) by individual farmers. Fields were categorised based on their fertilisation history: standard fertilisation (<i>n</i> = 21), including livestock manure, slurry, and mineral fertilisers (reference), or with additional compost (<i>n</i> = 26) or solid digestate (<i>n</i> = 9) amendments. Soil health was assessed based on eight chemical, biological, and physical soil health indicators.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Compost use, but not solid digestate use, was associated with enhanced average soil health ( + 31% over reference fields), driven by increases in basal respiration ( + 45%), cation exchange capacity ( + 42%), fungal richness ( + 18%), and marginally higher soil organic carbon stocks ( + 28%). These differences were consistent across management systems, despite site variability. Clay content and extended periods of crop cover also positively influenced soil health. Wheat yields were 21% lower under organic management but unaffected by compost or digestate use.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>These findings suggest that using compost alongside practices like extended periods of crop cover can effectively promote soil health while maintaining yields in practical farming scenarios, offering a means to balance multiple sustainability goals simultaneously.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":100834,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/sae2.70041","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143114525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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