@article{fdi:010092130,
  title = {{O}rganic fertilization improves soil multifunctionality in sugarcane agroecosystems},
  author = {{D}elmotte, {S}. and {B}runel, {C}. and {C}astanier, {L}. and {F}evrier, {A}. and {B}rauman, {A}lain and {V}ersini, {A}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{S}oil multifunctionality is closely tied to soil health, yet a comprehensive understanding of this link in agricultural soils is lacking. {T}he aim of this study was to understand how long-term fertilization practices affect the provision of multiple services by comparing the multifunctionality of soils. {T}he three objectives were to (i) determine whether the effect of fertilization is consistent across soil types, (ii) describe the effect of the different fertilizers on soil multifunctionality, and (iii) identify soil chemical properties that can be easily used proxies of soil multifunctionality. {T}he descriptors belong to three functioning indexes associated with nutrient availability, carbon transformation, and soil structure maintenance. {T}his study is the first to investigate the effect of a variety of organic fertilizers on the health of three soil types by combining physical, chemical, and biological indicators in sugarcane agroecosystems. {A}n increase in soil multifunctionality was obtained, with no effect on yield. {T}he effect of fertilizers was consistent across soil types. {F}ilter mud and green waste compost significantly increased the multifunctionality and functioning indexes compared to mineral fertilizer. {M}odifications in soil properties did not fully explain the observed variations. {O}ur results confirm the high potential of organic fertilization to improve multifunctionality and provide ecosystem services.},
  keywords = {multifunctionality ; soil health ; organic fertilization ; sugarcane ; {B}iofunctool ({R}) ; {REUNION}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{A}gronomy},
  volume = {14},
  numero = {11},
  pages = {2475 [20 p.]},
  year = {2024},
  DOI = {10.3390/agronomy14112475},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010092130},
}