Effect ofin situincorporation of legume green manure crops on nutrient bioavailability, productivity and uptake of maize

Evaluating different green manuring plant species and stool destruction methods for enhancing sugarcane yield at Wonji-Shoa Sugar Estate, Ethiopia

“…Additionally, they improve soil fertility by promoting nutrient retention, increasing soil organic matter (SOM), and enhancing microbial biomass [ 71 ]. An increase in soil organic matter content, in particular, influences soil moisture, temperature, and pH, leading to short- and medium-term changes in microbial populations [ 72 , 73 ]. Additionally, green manure plants have the ability to extract nutrients from deeper soil layers [ 24 ], which can then be utilized by plants.…”

Green Manure for Sustainable Crop Production: A Review

“…It efficiently enhances growth parameters by providing enough nutrient levels for crop development [23]. Decomposed sesbania biomass converts inaccessible nutrients into available forms via soil microorganisms in green manure fields, which shows the impact on growth parameters compared to non-green manure fields and creates sustainable soil conditions for increased crop yield [24]. Significantly, green manure improves soil fertility and provides a chemical fertilizer substitute.…”

“…The incorporation of green manure increases the concentration and availability of soil nutrients, resulting in crop absorption of nitrogen and phosphorus compared to areas without green manure [24]. Rice grains absorb nitrogen and phosphorus at much higher rates when green manure is applied because it exhibits a variety of reduction mechanisms and modifies the pH of the soil in a way that facilitates nutrient uptake by the crop [32].…”