Soil Organic Matter Management
Soil organic matter (SOM) plays a vital role in maintaining soil fertility, structure, and water retention capacity. Managing SOM effectively is essential for promoting sustainable farming and horticulture practices. It enhances soil's ability to store nutrients and water, supports beneficial microbial activity, and improves plant growth. Farmers and horticulturists manage SOM by incorporating organic materials such as compost, cover crops, and crop residues into the soil. These practices help improve soil health, increase carbon sequestration, and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers. Proper SOM management is also crucial in combating soil erosion and promoting long-term soil productivity, contributing to more resilient agricultural systems.
Dachang Zhang
Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Usha R Palaniswamy
Maria College, United States
Jason A Hedrick
The Ohio State University, United States
Dilip Nandwani
Tennessee State University, United States
Stephen Jennewein
University of Florida, United States
Alene Alemu Tesfamichael
Edelmark AS, NorwaySubmit your abstract Today
Title : Development of Virginia mountain mint as a potential commercial crop in the southern USA
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
Title : Suitaiology: A strategic science for reframing agricultural risks under climate extremes — from water-use efficiency to water-situation wisdom
Dachang Zhang, Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Title : Agroecological practices and their effects on ecosystem services in sustainable mediterranean cropping systems
Fabio Gresta, University of Messina, Italy
Title : Cultivating green wisdom: Urban horticulture techniques for home vegetable cultivation in small spaces for older adults
Consuelo Lima Navarro de Andrade, State University of Feira de Santana (UEFS), Brazil
Title : Teaching food and nutrition security as a critical concern in higher education capstone
Usha R Palaniswamy, Maria College, United States
Title : Assessment of spraying effectiveness using heavy-duty agricultural UAVs in high-growing crops: Spray deposition and canopy coverage efficiency
Tytus Berbec, Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation - State Research Institute, Poland