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This chapter discusses the effects of inorganic salts on soil microbial processes that are important to nutrient supply and soil health. It begins by reviewing the effects of tillage and crop rotation, focusing on how these processes can improve overall soil health. The chapter then goes on to review the use of inorganic nitrogen fertilizers and how these can influence the chemical, biological and physical properties of soil, which is then followed by an overview of organic fertilizer usage and their effects. A section on the use of both organic and inorganic fertilizers combined is also provided. The chapter also reviews how soil organic matter accumulation can be estimated.
- Introduction
- Tillage and crop rotation effects
- Inorganic nitrogen fertilizer effects
- Organic fertilizer effects
- Combined organic with inorganic nitrogen fertilizer effects
- Estimating soil organic matter accumulation
- Conclusion
- Where to look for further information
- References