Long-term effects of integrated nutrient management on soil organic carbon and microbial biomass

Bett Kosgei

doi:10.33545/26646064.2025.v7.i2c.476

Long-term effects of integrated nutrient management on soil organic carbon and microbial biomass

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Bett Kosgei

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Fifteen years of data from Mombasa, Kenya, showed that INM (50%RDF+25%FYM+25%VC) reached SOC of 0.79% versus 0.49% under 100% RDF and 0.36% control. MBC was 384 vs 218 vs 142 μg g⁻¹. Annual C sequestration rate under INM was 0.68 t C ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹, exceeding the 4 per mille target.

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26646064.2025.v7.i2c.476

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International Journal of Agriculture and Nutrition

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Bett Kosgei. Long-term effects of integrated nutrient management on soil organic carbon and microbial biomass. Int. J. Agric. Nutr. 2025;7(2):166-168. DOI: 10.33545/26646064.2025.v7.i2c.476

Long-term effects of integrated nutrient management on soil organic carbon and microbial biomass

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