Oyetunji, O., Bolan, N. & Hancock, G. (2022) A comprehensive review on enhancing nutrient use efficiency and productivity of broadacre (arable) crops with the combined utilization of compost and fertilizers. Journal of Environmental Management 317 115395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115395
Highlights
- Soil nutrient dynamics are be optimized by improving the physicochemical and biological properties of the soil.
- The combined use of compost and fertilizer enhanced soil nutrient availability, retention, and efficient nutrient uptake by broadacre/arable crops.
- A consistent relationship was observed between improved NUE efficiency and arable crop productivity.
- The combined use of compost and chemical fertilizers are widely considered economically viable solutions for enhancing crop productivity.
- Environmental quality may be enhanced in cropping systems adopting compost and chemical fertilizers as an INM strategy.