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This research aims to assess the impact of ramial chipped wood on soil carbon stabilization in different management systems during sweet potato cultivation.

January 18, 2026Soil Use and ManagementOpen Access

Organic Farming Practices Facilitate Soil Carbon Stabilisation Following Massive Application of Ramial Chipped Wood: A Case Study of Sweet Potato Cultivation

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EMEvan A. N. Marks LCLlorenç Cerdà‐PéczelyInstitute of Agrifood Research and Technology JGJohana Gonzalez‐CoriaUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya

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Field experiment demonstrates improved soil carbon levels in sweet potato cultivation through organic practices, implying benefits for soil health.

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This research aims to assess the impact of ramial chipped wood on soil carbon stabilization in different management systems during sweet potato cultivation.
Field experiment conducted in two adjacent plots with different management histories
150 t ha−1 of ramial chipped wood mixed into the soil profile before planting
Comparison of soil organic carbon concentrations between abandoned and organically managed plots
Soil organic carbon increased from 13.3 to 17.2 g kg−1 in abandoned plots and from 16.0 to 27.4 g kg−1 in organic plots
Soil carbon stabilization was significantly higher in organic plots, with a 68% increase compared to a 29% increase in abandoned plots
Sweet potato plants in organic fields showed improved nitrogen nutrition and accessed soil-bound nitrogen effectively

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Marks et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696c77d4eb60fb80d1396097 https://doi.org/10.1111/sum.70170

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Field experiment demonstrates improved soil carbon levels in sweet potato cultivation through organic practices, implying benefits for soil health.

Organic Farming Practices Facilitate Soil Carbon Stabilisation Following Massive Application of Ramial Chipped Wood: A Case Study of Sweet Potato Cultivation

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