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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Soil Science

Background:

  • Rising global food demand exacerbates crop challenges due to soil degradation from chemical overuse and pollution.
  • Non-judicious agricultural practices and environmental stressors threaten soil health and biodiversity, impacting food security.
  • Sustainable agriculture requires collaborative efforts to address soil degeneration and ensure long-term viability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review key variables for evaluating soil biodiversity, soil quality, and principles of soil health in sustainable agricultural systems.
  • To highlight the importance of soil health for mitigating biotic and abiotic stresses and enhancing crop yield.
  • To emphasize the role of microbial functions in nutrient cycling and soil remediation for agricultural sustainability.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific publications on soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture.
  • Analysis of stressors affecting soil biodiversity, including pollution, erosion, and climate change.
  • Examination of management strategies promoting soil health, such as cover cropping, crop rotation, and organic matter addition.

Main Results:

  • Soil health is fundamental to sustainable agriculture, ensuring food security and environmental preservation.
  • Degenerative soil conditions, driven by chemical overuse and pollution, pose significant challenges to crop production.
  • Microbial functions are intrinsically linked to soil health, influencing nutrient acquisition, decomposition, and remediation processes.

Conclusions:

  • Adoption of sustainable practices like cover cropping, crop rotation, and integrated nutrient management is essential for improving soil health.
  • Addressing threats to soil biodiversity through appropriate actions is critical for the sustainability of global agriculture.
  • Understanding soil biodiversity, quality, and health principles is necessary for developing resilient and productive agricultural systems.