Cropping systems in agriculture and their impact on soil health-A review

• Published in: Global ecology and conservation Vol. 23; p. e01118
• Main Authors: Yang, Tony, Siddique, Kadambot H.M., Liu, Kui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2020; Elsevier
• Subjects: agroecosystems; Crop diversification; Cropping system; environmental sustainability; Functional microorganisms; human health; humans; society; soil; Soil health; soil quality; Sustainable agriculture; Crop diversification; Sustainable agriculture; Functional microorganisms; Soil health; Cropping system

Soil health is defined as the capacity of soil to function, within ecosystem boundaries, to sustain crop and animal productivities, maintain or enhance environmental sustainability, and improve human health worldwide. In agro-ecosystems, the soil health can change due to anthropogenic activities, su...