Understanding how plant community diversity enhances biodegradation capacity to strengthen rhizosphere ecology and inform sustainable land management.
Quantifying organic matter inputs (leaf litter, root biomass, N‑fixing trees) and microbial community dynamics that drive nutrient cycling and long‑term soil fertility.
Evaluating soil organic matter accrual, water retention, erosion reduction, and microbial benefits under organic management.
Contact
Dr. Sougata Bardhan, Associate Professor
Regenerative Soil Health Laboratory,
College of Agriculture,
Tennessee State University,
Nashville, TN 37209
Email: sbardha1@tnstate.edu