Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms

The present study aimed to provide data on what extend of organic management (OF) improve soil health compared to conventional farms (CF). In this study, a total of 24 top soil samples (0–30 cm) were collected from Mo Cay Nam and Mo Cay Bac, Ben Tre, Vietnam, representing organic vs conventional far...

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Main Authors: Nghia, Nguyen Khoi, Robatjazi, Javad, Vy, Vo Duyen Thao, Tecimen, Hüseyin Barış, Lasar, Hendra Gonsalve W., Lesueur, Didier, Bai, Shahla Hosseini, Tran, Huu-Tuan, Thien, Nguyen Huu, Luan, Do Thanh
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Published: Elsevier 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173395
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author Nghia, Nguyen Khoi
Robatjazi, Javad
Vy, Vo Duyen Thao
Tecimen, Hüseyin Barış
Lasar, Hendra Gonsalve W.
Lesueur, Didier
Bai, Shahla Hosseini
Tran, Huu-Tuan
Thien, Nguyen Huu
Luan, Do Thanh
author_browse Bai, Shahla Hosseini
Lasar, Hendra Gonsalve W.
Lesueur, Didier
Luan, Do Thanh
Nghia, Nguyen Khoi
Robatjazi, Javad
Tecimen, Hüseyin Barış
Thien, Nguyen Huu
Tran, Huu-Tuan
Vy, Vo Duyen Thao
author_facet Nghia, Nguyen Khoi
Robatjazi, Javad
Vy, Vo Duyen Thao
Tecimen, Hüseyin Barış
Lasar, Hendra Gonsalve W.
Lesueur, Didier
Bai, Shahla Hosseini
Tran, Huu-Tuan
Thien, Nguyen Huu
Luan, Do Thanh
author_sort Nghia, Nguyen Khoi
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description The present study aimed to provide data on what extend of organic management (OF) improve soil health compared to conventional farms (CF). In this study, a total of 24 top soil samples (0–30 cm) were collected from Mo Cay Nam and Mo Cay Bac, Ben Tre, Vietnam, representing organic vs conventional farm soils, respectively to analyze farming systems in terms of the chemical, physical, and biological soil properties. Soil nutrients, soil microbial density, dehydrogenase enzyme activity and soil bacteria diversity were detected using atomic absorption spectrometry, serial dilution and plating; triphenyl formazan detection, and DNA extraction using Invitrogen™ and Qubit™, respectively. Our results indicated that soil bulk density was 11 % lower and soil porosity was 4 % higher, respectively at organic farms compared to the conventional farms. Meanwhile, both soil NH4+ and available phosphorus contents were higher in the organic farming soils (38.9 mg kg−1 and 69.0 mg kg−1, respectively). Total soil bacteria and cellulose-decomposing bacteria were found to be insignificantly lower in conventional farms (CF) as compared to organic farms (OF) (6.01 log CFU g−1 soil vs 6.26 log CFU g−1 soil) and (3.82 log CFU g−1 soil vs 4.18 log CFU g−1 soil), respectively. The beta diversity of soil bacterial community, along with the bacterial orders Bacillales, Frankiales, Elsterales, Pseudomonadales, and Pedosphaerales exhibited higher with organic farming practices and dehydrogenase enzyme activity in organic farms (OF) was significantly higher (0.61 µg TPF g−1 soil hour−1) as compared to 0.47 µg TPF g−1 soil hour−1 in conventional farms (CF). This study demonstrates the benefits of organic management on soil health in coconut plantations and promotes the overall health of coconut orchards.
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spelling CGSpace1733952025-12-08T09:54:28Z Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms Nghia, Nguyen Khoi Robatjazi, Javad Vy, Vo Duyen Thao Tecimen, Hüseyin Barış Lasar, Hendra Gonsalve W. Lesueur, Didier Bai, Shahla Hosseini Tran, Huu-Tuan Thien, Nguyen Huu Luan, Do Thanh agriculture organic agriculture soil quality The present study aimed to provide data on what extend of organic management (OF) improve soil health compared to conventional farms (CF). In this study, a total of 24 top soil samples (0–30 cm) were collected from Mo Cay Nam and Mo Cay Bac, Ben Tre, Vietnam, representing organic vs conventional farm soils, respectively to analyze farming systems in terms of the chemical, physical, and biological soil properties. Soil nutrients, soil microbial density, dehydrogenase enzyme activity and soil bacteria diversity were detected using atomic absorption spectrometry, serial dilution and plating; triphenyl formazan detection, and DNA extraction using Invitrogen™ and Qubit™, respectively. Our results indicated that soil bulk density was 11 % lower and soil porosity was 4 % higher, respectively at organic farms compared to the conventional farms. Meanwhile, both soil NH4+ and available phosphorus contents were higher in the organic farming soils (38.9 mg kg−1 and 69.0 mg kg−1, respectively). Total soil bacteria and cellulose-decomposing bacteria were found to be insignificantly lower in conventional farms (CF) as compared to organic farms (OF) (6.01 log CFU g−1 soil vs 6.26 log CFU g−1 soil) and (3.82 log CFU g−1 soil vs 4.18 log CFU g−1 soil), respectively. The beta diversity of soil bacterial community, along with the bacterial orders Bacillales, Frankiales, Elsterales, Pseudomonadales, and Pedosphaerales exhibited higher with organic farming practices and dehydrogenase enzyme activity in organic farms (OF) was significantly higher (0.61 µg TPF g−1 soil hour−1) as compared to 0.47 µg TPF g−1 soil hour−1 in conventional farms (CF). This study demonstrates the benefits of organic management on soil health in coconut plantations and promotes the overall health of coconut orchards. 2025-05 2025-02-26T14:21:56Z 2025-02-26T14:21:56Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173395 en Open Access application/pdf Elsevier Nghia, N.K.; Robatjazi, J.; Vy, V.D.T.; Tecimen, H.B.; Lasar, H.G.W.; Lesueur, D.; Bai, S.H.; Tran, H.; Thien, N.H.; Luan, D.T. (2025) Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms. Environmental Technology & Innovation 38: 104067. ISSN: 2352-1864
spellingShingle agriculture
organic agriculture
soil quality
Nghia, Nguyen Khoi
Robatjazi, Javad
Vy, Vo Duyen Thao
Tecimen, Hüseyin Barış
Lasar, Hendra Gonsalve W.
Lesueur, Didier
Bai, Shahla Hosseini
Tran, Huu-Tuan
Thien, Nguyen Huu
Luan, Do Thanh
Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms
title Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms
title_full Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms
title_fullStr Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms
title_full_unstemmed Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms
title_short Effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of Coconut farms
title_sort effect of organic farming practices on soil health improvement of coconut farms
topic agriculture
organic agriculture
soil quality
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/173395
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