التربة القوية: دليل الحفاظ على صحة التربة
Year: 2026
Type: other
Abstract: This guide presents concise, practice-oriented guidance for managing soil health to sustain agricultural productivity, with a focus on conditions prevalent in Egypt. It describes soil as a living system composed of minerals, organic matter, water, air, and biological organisms, whose interaction determines soil fertility and productivity. The document distinguishes healthy soils—characterized by balanced water–air relations, adequate nutrient availability, and the capacity to regenerate fertility—from degraded soils affected by salinity, alkalinity, organic matter depletion, climate change, and improper farming practices. It highlights that many Egyptian soils, particularly in the Nile Delta and newly reclaimed areas, suffer from low organic matter and high salinity, which limit nutrient uptake and crop performance. The guide outlines practical recommendations to restore and maintain soil health, including periodic soil analysis, balanced fertilization based on crop needs, proper soil preparation, and the addition of organic amendments and biofertilizers. It strongly promotes conservation agriculture practices—such as minimum tillage, residue retention, crop rotation, precise irrigation and fertilization, and integrated pest management—as cost-effective strategies to enhance soil fertility, improve productivity, and support long-term agricultural sustainability.
Author: Attaher, Samar
Language: Arabic
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7126355947