A Comprehensive Review of Advances in Soil Science and Sustainable Soil Management
Keywords:
Soil Science, Soil Management, Sustainable Practices, Soil Health, Carbon Sequestration, Indigenous KnowledgeAbstract
Soil is a critical natural resource that supports life on Earth by laying the
groundwork for agricultural production, ecosystem services, important
nutrient cycling. Soil research and soil management practises have made
significant contributions to food security, environmental sustainability,
biodiversity protection over the years. This review article will look
into major breakthroughs in soil science, the most recent soil analysis
methodologies, creative approaches to sustainable soil management.
Policymakers, academics, practitioners may make educated decisions
to protect soil health and ecological processes by comprehending
these advances.
This review paper emphasises the critical link between soil health
and sustainable development, emphasising the importance of soil
biodiversity preservation and its role in sustaining ecological services.
We examine the adoption of soil management practises customised
to diverse geographies and land uses, while taking soil variety and
socioeconomic settings into account. Furthermore, the potential for
soil carbon sequestration as a climate change mitigation method is
investigated, with insights into its advantages and disadvantages. This
review intends to encourage more study and develop a collaborative
commitment to conserving this unique resource for the well-being of
present and future generations by clarifying the many facets of soil
science and soil management.
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