The effects of various mulching practices on soil

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Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 6 journals. Those papers have been cited 2 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps

• Soil fertility and carbon stocks in contrasting tropical grazing systems on Oxisols of the Colombian Llanos piedmont (2026) · Agroforestry Systems · doi

  Future research should investigate the long-term effects of different grazing systems on soil fertility and carbon stocks. Studies should explore the potential for improved and tree-based grazing systems to promote soil carbon sequestration.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research investigate long-term effects different grazing systems
• Differential responses of soil bacterial community and respiration to plastic film and straw mulching in a maize field (2026) · Biology and Fertility of Soils · doi

  The effects of various mulching practices on soil respiration are not well understood. The microbial mechanisms underlying the divergent effects of mulching practices on soil respiration remain inadequately understood.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: effects various mulching practices soil respiration well understood
• Metagenomic insights into the effects of tillage regime and branch-pruning mulch on soil carbon cycling and microbial function in apple orchards (2026) · Plant and Soil · doi

  Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of the tillage and mulching treatments. Research is needed to evaluate the potential of other mulching materials and tillage regimes to improve soil carbon cycling. Studies should investigate the effects of tillage regime and mulching material on other aspects of soil health and ecosystem function.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further studies needed investigate long-term effects tillage mulching
• Contrasting land use systems regulate active and passive soil carbon pools and the carbon management index across soil depths (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi

  Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of land use change on soil carbon dynamics, - Studies should investigate the impact of different management practices on soil carbon storage, - Research should focus on developing effective strategies for maintaining or enhancing soil carbon sequestration

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed understand long-term effects land use
• Zero tillage with paddy straw mulching is a promising technique for enhancing the yield and quality of potatoes (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · cited 2× · doi

  Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects of zero tillage with paddy straw mulching, - Studies on the economic viability of zero tillage with paddy straw mulching are required, - Research on the applicability of zero tillage with paddy straw mulching in different agro-ecological zones is needed

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed explore long-term effects zero tillage
• Organic nutrient integration and mulching as sustainable strategies for maize and cluster bean intercropping (2026) · Plant Science Today · doi

  Further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term effects of integrated organic nutrient management and mulching on soil health and productivity. More research is needed to identify the most effective mulching practices and organic foliar sprays for different crops and environments.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 3/5
  Keywords: further studies needed evaluate long-term effects integrated organic

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