Integrating indigenous and scientific soil quality indicators for improved crop production
Abstract
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Research has improved understanding of technical indicators
of soil quality (TISQ) and their assessment criteria. Yet
knowledge on farmer-perceived indicators of soil quality remains
limited. The study intends to establish and validate indigenous
knowledge of soil quality indicators, improve local understanding
and contribute to the process of developing a farmer-friendly
soil quality monitoring (SQM) tool for use in land use planning.
The study will focus on documentation of farmers’ knowledge
and characterization of selected major local indicators of soil
quality (LISQ) by field and laboratory tests and experiments to
test their reliability.
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