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Long-term P fertilisation of pasture soil did not increase soil organic matter stocks but increased microbial biomass and activity
(Springer Verlag on behalf of International Society of Soil Science, 2017-07)
The soil organic matter (OM) content of soils in a long-term fertiliser field trial (Winchmore, New Zealand) are similar (P > 0.05) despite >60 years application of different phosphorus (P) rates. As the net primary ...
Analysis of soil eDNA functional genes: Potential to increase profitability and sustainability of pastoral agriculture
(Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 2016-10-01)
Management of soil biological resources to optimise plant production, efficiency of nutrient inputs, and system sustainability is an emerging opportunity for pastoral agriculture. To achieve these goals, suitable tools ...