Urban Market Gardening Improves Soil Health: A Case Study in Burkina Faso

Urban Market Gardening Improves Soil Health: A Case Study in Burkina Faso

In sub-Saharan Africa, urban market gardening is characterized by the intensive use of chemical inputs, which could have adverse effects on soil health. This study therefore aimed to assess the impact of urban market gardening on soil health. Topsoil samples were collected from 69 plots at a market...

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Main Authors:	Rayangnéwendé Adèle Ouédraogo, Fabèkourè Cédric Kambiré, Laurent Cournac, Charles L. Bielders
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:	Soil Systems
Subjects:	soil organic matter West Africa vegetable crops soil health index
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/9/2/59
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