2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B
Green chemistry approaches for enhancing soil health and agroecosystem sustainability
Author(s): Amelia Johnson, Derrick Thompson and Sophia Grant
Abstract: Soil health degradation remains a critical barrier to sustainable agriculture, with conventional chemical-intensive practices contributing to organic matter depletion, nutrient imbalance, and ecological instability. This study evaluated the potential of green chemistry approaches including compost, biochar, microbial inoculants, nanofertilizers, and controlled-release fertilizers for enhancing soil quality, biological activity, crop productivity, and environmental sustainability. Field experiments were conducted using a randomized complete block design with conventional fertilizer practices as control. Soil physical, chemical, and biological indicators were assessed before and after treatment application, while crop yield and environmental parameters such as greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient leaching were monitored. Results showed significant improvements in soil organic carbon, bulk density, and nutrient availability under green chemistry treatments, with the integrated approach yielding the most consistent gains. Microbial biomass carbon and enzymatic activities (dehydrogenase, urease, phosphatase) were markedly enhanced, confirming improved biological functioning. Grain yield increased by approximately 34% under integrated management compared to conventional practices, while greenhouse gas emissions and leaching indices declined, demonstrating environmental benefits. Statistical analyses revealed significant treatment effects for most soil and crop parameters, and regression analysis confirmed a strong positive association between microbial biomass and yield. These findings emphasize that green chemistry interventions not only improve soil fertility and productivity but also align agricultural practices with ecological sustainability. The results provide evidence to support the adoption of integrative, eco-friendly technologies as a viable pathway toward sustainable intensification of agriculture.
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Amelia Johnson, Derrick Thompson, Sophia Grant. Green chemistry approaches for enhancing soil health and agroecosystem sustainability. J Res Chem 2025;6(2):115-120.
