Sustainable Agricultural Systems for Fruit Orchards: The Influence of Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria on the Soil Biodiversity and Nutrient Management

Abstract

Awareness towards the loss of soil quality as well as consumer perception about the environmental impact of agricultural activity have stimulated research and government activity toward the implementation of a sustainable agricultural system. The European Commission, in the next funding program, established specific objectives to promote the conversion towards a more environmentally sustainable agricultural system through its Green Deal Strategy. The demand for ecologically and sustainably cultivated fruits increases every year; however, suppressing such demand is necessary to improve the production performance of orchards. The sustainable management of orchard production requires combined knowledge from different fields. The key challenge is to design orchard systems that can integrate sustainable practices, nutrient cycle knowledge and promotion of soil biodiversity. Therefore, this review compiles works that address the challenges in the implementation of a sustainable agriculture system based on Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) and their impact on soil biodiversity as well as that of nutrient management on the development of fruit orchards.

Soil Quality Index of Young and Differently Managed Almond Orchards under Mediterranean Conditions

“…Then, agricultural consultants, extensionists, researchers, and growers can use such a timeline soil quality report to perform informed decisions, interpret field observations, and evaluate laboratory results, leading to the sustainable management of these agroecosystems. Information on soil quality is crucial for achieving the key challenge of designing orchard systems that can integrate sustainable practices, nutrient cycle knowledge, and the promotion of soil biodiversity [49].…”

Şırnak İli Silopi İlçesi Tarım Topraklarının Bazı Özellikleri ve Besin Elementi Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi

“…Bitkilerin sağlıklı bir şekilde gelişimlerini tamamlayabilmeleri için yetiştikleri topraklar uygun miktar ve formda bitki besin elementi içermelidir (Morgan & Connolly, 2013). Bitki besin elementlerinin birinin ya da birkaçının eksikliği veya fazlalığı ile birlikte toprakların besin elementi alımını engelleyecek özelliklere sahip olması bitkide beslenme problemlerine neden olmaktadır (Uchida, 2000;Freitas & Silva, 2022). Bitkisel üretimde birim alandan alınacak verimin artırılması ve üretimi ekonomik hale getirmenin en önemli unsuru toprakların verimlilik durumlarını belirleyerek gübre tavsiyesinde bulunulmasıdır.…”

Study of the Impact of Climate Change Factors, Management Practices, and Labor Availability on Productivity of Agricultural Resource Management: The Case of Fruit Farmers in Binjai

“…Furthermore, the adoption of agro-ecological practices and traditional agricultural knowledge can contribute to the sustainable development of crops [16]. To optimize land use and increase efficiency, it is necessary to comply with agro-technical, technological, structural, and organizational requirements, including the application of crop rotations and organic and mineral fertilizers [17]. By integrating sustainable practices, nutrient cycle knowledge, and promoting soil biodiversity, orchard systems can be designed to achieve sustainable agriculture in Binjai.…”