Simultaneous effects of legume cultivation on carbon and nitrogen accumulation in soil

• Published in: Advances in agronomy Vol. 171; pp. 75 - 110
• Main Authors: Virk, Ahmad Latif, Lin, Bai-Jian, Kan, Zheng-Rong, Qi, Jian-Ying, Dang, Yash Pal, Lal, Rattan, Zhao, Xin, Zhang, Hai-Lin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 2022
• Subjects: Agriculture sustainability; Soil emissions; Soil fertility; Soil fractions; Soil structure; Soil structure; Soil fractions; Agriculture sustainability; Soil emissions; Soil fertility

The carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycles play an important role in agro-ecosystems. The interaction of both elements is a complex process, i.e., high soil organic carbon (SOC) and low N levels affect soil microbial biology and nutrient balance which can be improved through input of N. Therefore, an in...