Why Soil Organic Carbon does Not Always Improve Crop Yield in Semi-Arid Systems

Project Type: Graduate Student
Funds awarded in 2025: $29,464.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2026
Grant Recipient: New Mexico State University
Region: Western
State: New Mexico
Graduate Student:
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Rajan Ghimire
New Mexico State University
Description:
Explains why increases in soil carbon do not always lead to immediate yield gains in semi-arid systems, highlighting the role of water availability and management trade-offs.
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
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