Long-term studies on the effects of sustainable soil

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 1 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps

• Transpiration dynamics of Robusta coffee in response to irrigation regime, agroforestry system, and dry season severity (2026) · Agroforestry Systems · doi

  The study identifies a gap in understanding crop water use in the context of climate change. There is a need to tailor irrigation practices to enhance the resilience of coffee systems. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the transpiration dynamics and productivity of Robusta coffee under different irrigation regimes and agroforestry systems.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding crop water use context
• Long-term soil health and microbiome responses to sustainable management under drought stress in tropical coffee agroecosystems (2026) · Plant and Soil · doi

  There is a need for long-term studies on the effects of sustainable soil management on soil health in tropical coffee agroecosystems. Prior work has focused on short-term effects, and there is a lack of understanding of the long-term implications of conservation management strategies.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need long-term studies effects sustainable soil management
• Long-term soil health and microbiome responses to sustainable management under drought stress in tropical coffee agroecosystems (2026) · Plant and Soil · doi

  Drought stress is a major challenge in farming worldwide, exacerbated by climate change and water shortages. Soil degradation and loss of fertility are significant challenges in tropical coffee agroecosystems. There is a need for sustainable soil management practices that can improve soil health and plant productivity while minimizing environmental impacts.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: drought stress major challenge farming worldwide exacerbated climate
• Enhancing coffee productivity and disease resilience through ecological farming: evidence from smallholder systems in Kenya (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems · cited 1× · doi

  Climate variability and disease pressure pose significant challenges to coffee production in East Africa. Soil degradation and erosion are major concerns in smallholder coffee systems. Limited access to training and resources can hinder the adoption of eco-friendly farming practices among smallholder farmers.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: climate variability disease pressure pose significant challenges coffee
• Transpiration dynamics of Robusta coffee in response to irrigation regime, agroforestry system, and dry season severity (2026) · Agroforestry Systems · doi

  Further research is needed to understand the long-term effects of reduced irrigation on coffee yield and quality. Studies on other crop species and agroforestry systems could provide additional insights. Research on the economic and social implications of adopting agroforestry systems and reducing irrigation could be beneficial.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: further research needed understand long-term effects reduced irrigation
• Long-term soil health and microbiome responses to sustainable management under drought stress in tropical coffee agroecosystems (2026) · Plant and Soil · doi

  Future studies should investigate the effects of different conservation management strategies on soil health and plant productivity in tropical coffee agroecosystems. Research should also focus on the development of sustainable soil management practices that can be scaled up for widespread adoption.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: future studies investigate effects different conservation management strategies

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