Conservation tillage boosts soil health and carbon storage in agriculture.
The study looked at how different farming practices affect the health of soil. They found that using conservation tillage and crop rotations can increase the amount of organic carbon in the soil, which is important for soil quality. Conservation tillage methods like minimum tillage and no-tillage help improve soil structure and increase the storage of organic carbon. On the other hand, conventional tillage can reduce soil organic carbon levels. The researchers also discovered that certain types of organic carbon, like particulate organic carbon and dissolved organic carbon, can be good indicators of soil health. Overall, the study shows that how we manage our soil can have a big impact on its health and productivity.