reviewAgricultureMay 5, 2025GOLD OA

Sustainable Practices for Enhancing Soil Health and Crop Quality in Modern Agriculture: A Review

"Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iasi University of Life Sciences

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Abstract

Soil health is the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture, serving as the foundation for crop productivity, environmental resilience, and long-term ecosystem stability. Contemporary agricultural methods, characterized by excessive pesticide and fertilizer application, monoculture, and intensive tillage, have resulted in extensive soil degradation, requiring novel strategies to restore and sustain soil functionality. This review examined sustainable practices to enhance soil health and improve crop quality in modern agricultural systems. Preserving soil’s physical, chemical, and biological characteristics is essential for its health, achievable through various agronomic strategies. Practices such as crop…

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70
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Keywords
  • Soil health
  • Soil quality
  • Environmental science
  • Soil biodiversity
  • Tillage
  • Agriculture
  • Soil carbon
  • Agroforestry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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