Soil biodiversity responds to agricultural management

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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and discussion and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 8 journals.

Supporting evidence — 8 representative gaps

• Engineered Biochar Nanocomposites Derived from Agricultural Waste for Climate-Resilient Soil Fertility and Sustainable Crop Production (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  Traditional soil amendments have limited effectiveness in addressing soil degradation and climate change. There is a need for novel solutions to enhance soil fertility and sustainability.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: traditional soil amendments have limited effectiveness addressing degradation
• From synthesis to soil: the multifunctional role of nanofertilizers in sustainable crop production (2026) · Plant and Soil · doi

  Current agricultural systems face challenges such as soil nutrient deficiencies and limited water accessibility - There is a need for innovative approaches to enhance nutrient delivery efficiency and sustainability

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: current agricultural systems face challenges soil nutrient deficiencies
• Soil fertility status and nutrients content in maize (Zea mays L.) Tissue at Migna Kura in Wayu Tuka District, East Wollega, Ethiopia (2026) · African Journal of Agricultural Research · doi

  The study area has declining soil fertility and severe erosion due to several factors. There is a need to identify the primary driver behind the deficiency of yields limiting nutrients and advise integrated soil management practices.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study area has declining soil fertility severe erosion
• Inclusion of Phaseolus vulgaris in fallow rice systems improves soil physical, physico-chemical and hydraulic properties under acidic sub-tropical conditions in Bangladesh (2026) · Discover Soil · doi

  Maintaining soil health and productivity in the face of increasing population pressure and limited agricultural resources. Managing soil physical and hydraulic properties to improve crop yields and reduce erosion. Balancing the need for sustainable agricultural practices with the need for increased food production.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: maintaining soil health productivity face increasing population pressure
• Horticulture-Based Integrated Farming Enhances Productivity, Profitability, and Soil Biological Activity in Ustochrepts of the Upper Gangetic Plains, India (2026) · Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the development of sustainable agricultural practices in the Upper Gangetic Plains. It highlights the need for alternative farming systems that can improve productivity and profitability while enhancing soil health and biological activity.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap development sustainable agricultural practices upper
• The crayfish-rice coculture model contributes to regulating the soil fertility of rice fields and maintaining the stability of soil microbial community composition and function (2026) · Advanced Biotechnology · doi

  Intensive agriculture exerts environmental pressures, including ecosystem service degradation and non-point source pollution. Sustainable farming models that simultaneously maintain soil fertility and microbial ecosystem stability are urgently needed.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: intensive agriculture exerts environmental pressures including ecosystem service
• Effects of different tillage types on soil erosion in the hilly red soil region of Southeastern China (2026) · Environmental Earth Sciences · doi

  Namely, reducing soil ero- sion while developing agriculture is a priority for the future, and additional studies on soil conservation practices and their implementation at both the plot and regional scale are needed (Zhao et al.

  generaldiscussionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: soil namely reducing sion developing agriculture priority future additional conservation practices implementation plot regional scale
• Land degradation is associated with larger crop yield gaps across global croplands (2026) · Nature Food · doi

  Further research is needed to explore the mechanisms by which land degradation affects crop yields. The study suggests that addressing land degradation is crucial for maintaining agricultural productivity, and future research should focus on developing strategies to mitigate land degradation.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 3/5
  Keywords: further research needed explore mechanisms land degradation affects

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