Lyudmila Zhloba–Researcher of Laboratory of Soil and Agrochemistry Studies "A.I. Barayev Research and Production Centre for Grain Farming” LLP. Graduated from S. Seifullin Kazakh Agrotechnical University (Astana, Kazakhstan) in 2000. Research experience: 14 years. Her research focuses on soil fertility, the role of organic matter in maintaining soil health and agroecosystem stability; the processes of accumulation and decomposition of organic matter; the impact of agricultural practices on soil quality; and the development of approaches for the restoration and preservation of soil fertility.