Integrated Microdosing Selected Basal Fertilizers and Lime Modulates Fungal and Bacterial Populations in Acidic Soils under Maize Production in the Meru Highland, Kenya
International Journal of Plant & Soil Science September 26, 2026 Mbaka K. Felister, H. O. Ndukhu, G. O. Oloo-Abucheli et al.
The biological component of soil health, particularly bacteria and fungi, plays a central role in organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling and mineralization, thereby contributing to the maintenance of soil fertility and overall soil functioning. However, continuous cultivation, inadequate nutrient replenishment and inappropriate fertilizer management can lead to soil degradation. Soil...