Soil Organic Matter and Tillage
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil and Plant Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 34
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soil organic matter; cover crops; soil management
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Interests: soil organic matter; cover crops; soil management
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Interests: solid-state NMR; spectroscopy biogeochemistry; carbon sequestration; soil forest fires; biochar; organic matter; humic acid; soil chemistry; biodegradation; humic substances
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics under different tillage practices play a crucial role in soil health and agricultural sustainability. Conventional tillage accelerates SOM decomposition, while reduced tillage or no-till systems preserve SOM, enhancing soil fertility and structure. Factors like climate and crop residue management influence these dynamics. Long-term studies show that reduced tillage systems stabilize or increase SOM levels over time. Adopting reduced tillage practices can improve soil quality and resilience, but effectiveness varies based on local conditions. Overall, understanding the interplay between tillage practices and SOM dynamics is vital for optimizing agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
In this Special Issue, we aim to exchange knowledge on various aspects related to soil organic matter dynamics in agricultural soils under different tillage practices, including their impact on soil health, nutrient cycling, and long-term sustainability.
Dr. Cledimar Rogerio Lourenzi
Dr. Arcângelo Loss
Prof. Dr. Heike Knicker
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- conventional tillage
- reduced tillage
- no-till systems
- soil health
- agricultural sustainability
- crop residue management
- long-term studies
- soil fertility
- soil structure
- environmental impact
