Soil Health Management in Direct Seeded Rice: Exploring Nutrient Dynamics and Soil Microbial Communities
C. Sangeetha *
Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture, Nachimuthupuram 638315, Tamil Nadu, India.
Lalita Kumar Mohanty
KVK Jajpur Odisha, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, India.
T. Laxman
DAATT Center, ARS, PJTSAU, Tandur, Vikarabad District, India.
Kobagapu Mani Ratnam
Department of Agronomy, Sam Higgin Bottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, India.
Deepak Chouhan
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Shahdol (M. P.), India.
P. Kalaiselvi
ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sandhiyur, Salem, India.
Akshay Kumar Kurdekar
Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India.
Wankasaki Lytand
Department of Microbiology, Shillong College, Shillong, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) has emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional transplanting methods, offering water and labor savings. However, the shift to DSR practices raises questions about soil health management. This review delves into the intricate relationship between nutrient dynamics and soil microbial communities in DSR systems. The review elucidates the impact of DSR on nutrient cycling, discusses the alterations in soil microbial diversity and functions, and explores strategies to enhance soil health in DSR. By addressing these aspects, the review offers insights into the complexities of DSR from a soil health perspective and highlights research gaps for future exploration.
Keywords: Direct seeded rice (DSR), nutrient dynamics, soil microbial communities, soil health management, sustainable agriculture, future research directions