Claim · model-written summary
CFOB improved soil quality index by improving soil properties.
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Verbatim
e0“CFOB promoted the soil quality index (SQI) by improving the soil properties and consequently increased the grain yield”
t0“Integrated application of fertilization increased maize (Zea mays L.) yield by improving soil quality, particularly under limited water conditions in a semi-arid sandy area”
Title
Ning Wang; Tonghui Zhang; Yuqiang Li; et al. Agricultural Water Management 2025. doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2025.109334
Other claims from this paper (13)
- Intervention effect Limited water supply decreased grain yield compared with sufficient water.
- Intervention effect Limited water supply decreased dry matter weight compared with sufficient water.
- Intervention effect Limited water supply decreased nitrogen (N) uptake compared with sufficient water.
- Intervention effect Limited water supply decreased N use efficiency compared with sufficient water.
- Intervention effect Limited water supply decreased water productivity compared with sufficient water.
- Intervention effect Limited water supply decreased most soil properties compared with sufficient water.
- Intervention effect CFOB significantly improved maize average yield by 18.2–27.3 % versus CF.
- Intervention effect CFOB significantly improved dry matter weight by 9.2–31.2 % versus CF.
- Intervention effect CFOB significantly improved N uptake by 13.3–16.6 % versus CF.
- Intervention effect CFOB significantly improved NUE by 38.9–62.3 % versus CF.
- Intervention effect CFOB significantly improved WP by 18.7–26.8 % versus CF.
- Mechanism CFOB increased grain yield consequent to improved soil quality.
- Recommendation The authors recommend integrated biofertilizer, organic and chemical fertilizer for soil quality and crop productivity.