Conservation agriculture enhances crop productivity and soil carbon fractions in Indo-Gangetic Plains of India

This study evaluates the impact of conservation agriculture (CA) on soil carbon sequestration and crop productivity in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, focusing on short-term effects over 3 and 5 years. Conducted at two distinct sites, Karnal and Samastipur, the research compares zero tillage, permanent ra...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Main Authors:	Ajay Kumar Mishra, Hitoshi Shinjo, Hanuman Sahay Jat, Mangi Lal Jat, Raj Kumar Jat, Shinya Funakawa
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-10-01
Subjects:	crop residue recycling particulate organic matter physical fractionation permanent raised bed resource conservation practices system productivity
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1476292/full