I. The Overlooked “Soil Condition”: Why Is Fertilization Becoming Less Effective? In many agricultural regions, farmers are not lacking in fertilization experience. Decisions such as when to apply nitrogen, when to supplement potassium, or when to add micronutrients are often based on long-established practices. However, in reality, many fields show no corresponding improvement in crop performance despite increasing fertilizer inputs year after year. Instead, problems such as

In agricultural production and ecological research, the importance of soil health and fertility has become increasingly evident. Soil...