Soil health is a key component in the global food production system, affecting both the quality and safety of the food we consume. Soils are an integration of various biological, chemical and physical properties that affect plant growth and the nutritional value of crops. Eroded or depleted soils often produce nutrient-deficient agricultural products, and there is a significant link between poor soil conditions and rising rates of malnutrition. On the other hand, soils rich in organic matter and microbial diversity can grow healthier, more nutritious crops, which are essential for human health. Furthermore, soils rich in beneficial microorganisms can reduce plant diseases, promoting plant and human health and supporting a safer food supply. Enhancing soil health is therefore essential not only for food security, but also for conserving agricultural biodiversity, improving resilience to environmental change and limiting climate-related impacts.
This Research Topic aims to delve deeper into the crucial impact that soil health has on the nutritional value of food crops and therefore human health. It aims to collect studies that elucidate the impact of various soil management techniques, such as organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and minimizing chemical inputs, on increasing soil microbial diversity and functionality. These agricultural practices have been shown to not only increase soil fertility but also increase the nutrient content of crops, directly linking soil health to human dietary needs. Our goal here is to highlight the need for sustainable soil management practices to prevent malnutrition and improve public health, and to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue that blends soil science, nutrition, and public health to provide a comprehensive view of agriculture's impacts on nutrition.
To better understand the overall impact of soil health on plant nutrition and human health, the scope of this issue is outlined as follows: We are interested in high-quality submissions that can shed light on several key areas:
o Interactions between soil microbes and crop nutrient profile.
o Advances in soil management to improve crop health and nutrition.
o Case studies pinpointing the role that soil health plays in alleviating malnutrition.
o An in-depth review investigating the relationship between soil properties and food safety.
o Agricultural techniques that enhance soil and human health.
o Investigating the role of organic matter in soil vitality which impacts crop yield and quality.
o Study how soil biodiversity affects plant health and pest resistance.
Through this holistic approach, we aim to integrate different scientific perspectives and foster collaborative research that provides practical solutions to improve soil health, and ultimately human health, through improved food quality.
Keywords: Soil health, Soil management, Crop yield, Nutritional performance, Soil microorganisms, Food safety, Affiliation RT
Important note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in our Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Soil health is a key component in the global food production system, affecting both the quality and safety of the food we consume. Soils are an integration of various biological, chemical and physical properties that affect plant growth and the nutritional value of crops. Eroded or depleted soils often produce nutrient-deficient agricultural products, and there is a significant link between poor soil conditions and rising rates of malnutrition. On the other hand, soils rich in organic matter and microbial diversity can grow healthier, more nutritious crops, which are essential for human health. Furthermore, soils rich in beneficial microorganisms can reduce plant diseases, promoting plant and human health and supporting a safer food supply. Enhancing soil health is therefore essential not only for food security, but also for conserving agricultural biodiversity, improving resilience to environmental change and limiting climate-related impacts.
This Research Topic aims to delve deeper into the crucial impact that soil health has on the nutritional value of food crops and therefore human health. It aims to collect studies that elucidate the impact of various soil management techniques, such as organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and minimizing chemical inputs, on increasing soil microbial diversity and functionality. These agricultural practices have been shown to not only increase soil fertility but also increase the nutrient content of crops, directly linking soil health to human dietary needs. Our goal here is to highlight the need for sustainable soil management practices to prevent malnutrition and improve public health, and to foster an interdisciplinary dialogue that blends soil science, nutrition, and public health to provide a comprehensive view of agriculture's impacts on nutrition.
To better understand the overall impact of soil health on plant nutrition and human health, the scope of this issue is outlined as follows: We are interested in high-quality submissions that can shed light on several key areas:
o Interactions between soil microbes and crop nutrient profile.
o Advances in soil management to improve crop health and nutrition.
o Case studies pinpointing the role that soil health plays in alleviating malnutrition.
o An in-depth review investigating the relationship between soil properties and food safety.
o Agricultural techniques that enhance soil and human health.
o Investigating the role of organic matter in soil vitality which impacts crop yield and quality.
o Study how soil biodiversity affects plant health and pest resistance.
Through this holistic approach, we aim to integrate different scientific perspectives and foster collaborative research that provides practical solutions to improve soil health, and ultimately human health, through improved food quality.
Keywords: Soil health, Soil management, Crop yield, Nutritional performance, Soil microorganisms, Food safety, Affiliation RT
Important note: All submissions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in our Mission Statement. Frontiers reserves the right to direct out-of-scope manuscripts to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.
