Managing Global Resources for a Secure Future

2017 Annual Meeting | Oct. 22-25 | Tampa, FL

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Division: SSSA Division: Soil Biology and Biochemistry

Title: Synergy and Soil Health: Integrated Practices for Agroecosystem Management Poster

Organizer: Jennifer Moore-Kucera
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Community Cosponsor: Soil Health Community
Format: Poster Topical Session
Keywords: biological indicators, soil biology and soil health

Session Description: This session discusses soil health benefits of integrated management systems. The focus is on the synergistic impacts of soil health practices aimed at minimizing disturbance, maximizing soil cover, maximizing biodiversity, and keeping a living root as long as possible. How does implementing one versus multiplle soil health practices influence the benefits to soil health? Traditional and novel approaches to assess soil health with an emphasis on soil biological indicators are encouraged to submit abstracts.