Description
The productivity of many tropical orchards is declining due to deterioration in soil health. Continuous soil disturbance, mono-cropping, and intensive tillage cause degradation in both soil structure and biodiversity. Soil health is essential in optimizing yield and promoting long-term sustainability. This book provides a research-based, systems-level framework for restoring and managing soil health in tropical and subtropical fruit production. It synthesizes advances in soil science, plant nutrition, rhizosphere biology, and climate-smart horticulture to address widespread degradation and productivity decline in perennial orchards. Offering diagnostic tools, evidence-based practices, and region-specific solutions, it serves as both a reference and practical guide. The work is intended for researchers, graduate students, extension personnel, and practitioners seeking scientifically grounded strategies for sustainable fruit production.