Effects of Green Legume Biomass on Selected Soil Properties and Yield of Cereal Crop in Jimma Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia

Abstract

Soil degradation is one of the most pressing environmental challenges the world faces today. It involves the decline in soil quality and productivity due to factors such as erosion, nutrient depletion, and pollution. This degradation compromises the soil's ability to support plant life, affecting food security and biodiversity. This study investigates the impact of green manure from lablab and lupin legumes on the physicochemical properties of soil and wheat yield in Omo Nada district, Ethiopia