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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Impact of integrated nutrient management on crop yield, soil health, and sustainability
Authors
Kul Bhooshan Anand, S B Verma
Abstract
Consequently, this essay examines Integrated
Nutrient Management (INM) as a coordinated approach that combines organic
amendments, mineral fertilizers, biofertilizers, and site-specific diagnostics
to meet crop nutrient demands while maintaining ecological balance. INM is
defined here as the planned integration of diverse nutrient sources and
decision tools to optimize timing, placement, and quantity, thereby aligning
productivity goals with resource stewardship. The analysis considers how INM
improves crop yield through balanced nutrient supply, improved nutrient-use
efficiency, and greater resilience to climatic and edaphic variability. It also
evaluates effects on soil health, including organic matter dynamics, biological
activity, aggregation, and nutrient cycling, which underpin sustained fertility
across seasons. Beyond field performance, the discussion addresses
environmental and economic sustainability by assessing reductions in nutrient
losses, mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, input-use efficiency, and cost
stability for farmers, setting the stage for evidence-based evaluation across
yield, soil, and sustainability outcomes.
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Pages:202-207
How to cite this article:
Kul Bhooshan Anand, S B Verma "Impact of integrated nutrient management on crop yield, soil health, and sustainability". International Journal of Advanced Scientific Research, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 202-207
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