The quantification of biological nitrogen fixation by Trifolium repens as affected by soil organic matter

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Swanepoel, Pieter Andreas
Botha, P.R. (Philippus Rudolph)
Truter, Wayne Frederick
Karen, A.
Surridge-Talbot, A.K.J. (Angela Karen Joanna)

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Departement Landbou: Wes-Kaap/Department of Agriculture: Western Cape/Department of Agriculture: Western Cape

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Management of the soil environment must receive special attention. Future research will not only be on increasing soil quality, but also on rectifying problems caused by our abusive past practices. Soil organic C is the main factor that influences soil quality, which will in turn determine sustainability and profitability.

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Soil organic matter

Sustainable Development Goals

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Swanepoel, PA, Botha, PR, Truter, WF, Karen, A & Surridge-Talbot, J 2010, 'The quantification of biological nitrogen fixation by Trifolium repens as affected by soil organic matter', Elsenburg Joernaal, pp. 2-5.