Innovative Soil Management, Soil Amendments and Soil Conservation Strategies for Boosting Horticultural Crops Yields
Yogendra Kumar
Department of Vegetable Science, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, 492012, India.
Chaitra. K *
Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India.
Divyanshu Sharma
Division of Vegetable Science, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, India.
Kavita Devi
Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU, Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh -791102, India.
Shoaib Adnan
Department of Vegetable Science, Sher e Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Shalimar, 190025, India.
Md Zeeshan Qaiser
Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry (CAU, Imphal), Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh – 791102, India.
Kushal Sachan
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, C.S.Azad University of Agriculture and Technology Kanpur Uttar Pradesh-208002, India.
Aniket Kumar Verma
Bihar Agriculture University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Innovative soil management, soil amendments, and soil conservation strategies are pivotal in boosting horticultural crop yields. By integrating cutting-edge techniques, such as precision agriculture and organic amendments, these approaches optimize soil health and fertility, enhancing plant growth and productivity. Soil amendments, including biochar, compost, and green manures, improve soil structure, water retention, and nutrient availability, creating a favourable environment for horticultural crops. Additionally, soil conservation practices like cover cropping, contour ploughing, and agroforestry prevent erosion, maintain soil organic matter, and promote biodiversity. These strategies collectively contribute to sustainable agriculture, ensuring higher yields and long-term soil productivity while mitigating environmental impacts. Through a holistic approach to soil management, horticulturists can achieve robust crop performance and resilience against climatic challenges.
Keywords: Soil, conservation, Biochar, favourable, diversity