Tillage, Mulching and Nitrogen Fertilization Differentially Affects Soil Microbial Biomass, Microbial Populations and Bacterial Diversity in a Maize Cropping System

Determination of biologically active components of the soil organic matter, such as soil microbial biomass carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) can be used as indicators for variations in soil productivity due to changes in soil management. Soil agronomic management practices bring about changes in the physi...

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Main Authors: Methuselah Mang'erere Nyamwange, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru, Monicah Mucheru-Muna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2021.614527/full