Land use and soil organic matter in South Africa 2: A review on the influence of arable crop production

The decline of soil organic matter as a result of agricultural land use was identified for a review with the ultimate aim of developing a soil protection strategy and policy for South Africa. Such a policy is important because organic matter, especially the humus fraction, influences the characteri...

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Main Authors: Chris C. du Preez, Cornie W. van Huyssteen, Pearson N.S. Mnkeni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2011-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:http://archive.sajs.co.za/index.php/SAJS/article/view/358