Effect of crop residue management on soil organic carbon, soil organic matter and crop yield: An overview

Journal Title: Journal of Applied and Natural Science - Year 2019, Vol 11, Issue 3

Abstract

Soil is a very important factor of the plant growth and crop yield. But   now a days, very small area of the soil can actually be fertile for agriculture, and if we manage improperly it can be depleted. So the big problem, how we manage and increase the fertility of soil. It has been reported that soil organic carbon and soil matter is the most important indicator of soil quality and soil health. It is also beneficial for agricultural sustainability. In this review, we summarized how crop residue management affects soil organic carbon (SOC), soil organic matter (SOM), soil aggregation, effect of residue burning and crop productivity in different cropping system. Proper use of crop residue can increase or maintain the physical and chemical properties of SOM and improve the quality of soil. Manure or crop residue alone may not be adequate to maintain SOC levels. Knowledge and assessment of changes (positive or negative) in SOC and SOM with time is still needed to evaluate the impact of different management practices.

Authors and Affiliations

Renu Kumari, Ranbir Singh, Neeraj Kumar

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  • EP ID EP632229
  • DOI 10.31018/jans.v11i3.2152
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Renu Kumari, Ranbir Singh, Neeraj Kumar (2019). Effect of crop residue management on soil organic carbon, soil organic matter and crop yield: An overview. Journal of Applied and Natural Science, 11(3), 712-717. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-632229