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  <title>Soil Texture: Unlocking Fertility and Productivity for Better Crops</title>

      <doi>https://doi.org/10.21276/AATCCReview.2025.13.03.396</doi>
  
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      <abstract><![CDATA[<p>The soil texture has a significant impact on crop yield and soil fertility because it controls<br />
root penetration, nutrient availability, and water retention—all of which are essential for plant<br />
growth and development. This meta-analysis synthesizes data from several agroecosystems to<br />
provide a thorough knowledge of the interactions between soil textural classes (sand, silt, and<br />
clay proportions) and their effects on agronomic results. Sandy soils, which are distinguished<br />
by their coarse particles, have a low capacity to hold nutrients and drain water quickly,<br />
making frequent fertilization and irrigation necessary. On the other hand, clayey soils, which<br />
have fine particles, are more fertile and retain more moisture, but they also present problems<br />
including inadequate aeration and drainage, which can impede root development and cause<br />
waterlogging. The correct ratio of sand, silt, and clay in balanced loamy soils frequently<br />
promotes maximum productivity because of their advantageous physical and chemical<br />
characteristics. In order to address the challenges of food security in a changing climate, the<br />
review highlights how knowledge of the role of soil texture not only allows for targeted<br />
management strategies catered to particular soil types, but also improves crop yields,<br />
fertilizer efficiency, and supports sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.</p>
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                <div class="aatcc-abstract-text"><p>The soil texture has a significant impact on crop yield and soil fertility because it controls<br />
root penetration, nutrient availability, and water retention—all of which are essential for plant<br />
growth and development. This meta-analysis synthesizes data from several agroecosystems to<br />
provide a thorough knowledge of the interactions between soil textural classes (sand, silt, and<br />
clay proportions) and their effects on agronomic results. Sandy soils, which are distinguished<br />
by their coarse particles, have a low capacity to hold nutrients and drain water quickly,<br />
making frequent fertilization and irrigation necessary. On the other hand, clayey soils, which<br />
have fine particles, are more fertile and retain more moisture, but they also present problems<br />
including inadequate aeration and drainage, which can impede root development and cause<br />
waterlogging. The correct ratio of sand, silt, and clay in balanced loamy soils frequently<br />
promotes maximum productivity because of their advantageous physical and chemical<br />
characteristics. In order to address the challenges of food security in a changing climate, the<br />
review highlights how knowledge of the role of soil texture not only allows for targeted<br />
management strategies catered to particular soil types, but also improves crop yields,<br />
fertilizer efficiency, and supports sustainable agricultural practices worldwide.</p>
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