Article
Agronomy
Zunchi Liu, Yongshuo H. Fu, Xinrong Shi, T. Ryan Lock, Robert L. Kallenbach, Zhiyou Yuan
Summary: This study conducted a field experiment to investigate the effects of warming and nitrogen addition on grassland spring phenology in Inner Mongolia, China. The results showed that both warming and the combination of warming and nitrogen addition delayed the start of the season (SOS), while nitrogen addition alone had a slight effect on SOS. The response of SOS to warming and warming plus nitrogen addition was closely related to grassland soil moisture, indicating that temperature and soil water availability are the primary factors regulating SOS in semiarid grasslands.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Christian G. Andresen, Vanessa L. Lougheed
Summary: This study focuses on the impact of water emergent tundra plants on productivity and methane fluxes in the Arctic coastal plain, identifying soil phosphorus as the main limiting nutrient factor. It highlights the significance of nutrient pools between terrestrial and aquatic systems for productivity and carbon balance, showcasing how plant spectral responses to nutrients can indicate landscape heterogeneity associated with permafrost degradation and nutrient leaching.
Article
Agronomy
Judith Kobusinge, Geofrey Gabiri, Godfrey H. Kagezi, Godfrey Sseremba, Alice Nakitende, Geofrey Arinaitwe, Charles K. Twesigye
Summary: Soil moisture conservation practices (SMCPs) have been implemented in Uganda to adapt to climate variability. However, limited information is available on how these measures affect soil physico-chemical properties and coffee leaf nutrient concentrations. This study in Kituza, Uganda found that SMCPs improved soil physico-chemical attributes and leaf nutrients, with the best results observed under coffee A. coriaria (ACS) treatment.
Article
Agronomy
Zhenyu Zhang, Yanlian Zhou, Weimin Ju, Jingming Chen, Jingfeng Xiao
Summary: Recent studies have shown that current LUE models generally overestimate GPP during drought years and SM regulates LUE during these years. The effectiveness of concurrent, lagged, and accumulated soil moisture deficit in capturing actual LUE during drought years was compared. Accumulated soil moisture deficit (ASMD) had stronger correlations with LUE and outperformed commonly used water stress scalars.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangliang Tao, Yangliu Di, Yuqi Wang, Dongryeol Ryu
Summary: Soil moisture plays a crucial role in the vegetation-soil-atmosphere circulation system and is essential for drought monitoring and land surface hydrological processes. A new drought index, NTDI, was proposed to overcome the limitations of existing indices and explore spatiotemporal changes in soil moisture. The study in Victoria, Australia demonstrated that NTDI outperforms traditional indices in soil moisture monitoring and effectively describes regional drought characteristics.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Min Luo, Fanhao Meng, Chula Sa, Yongchao Duan, Yuhai Bao, Tie Liu, Philippe De Maeyer
Summary: This study evaluated the impacts of soil moisture and drought on vegetation phenology in the Mongolian Plateau. The results showed a negative trend in soil moisture and an increase in drought, which had significant effects on vegetation phenology. The study also found strong seasonal variations in the influence of soil moisture on vegetation, which decreased with soil depth.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Junda Chen, Yuan Yao, Gui Wang, Xiaoyue Zhong, Tianxue Yang, Wei Sun
Summary: The study found that changes in precipitation frequency had a significant impact on nematodes in different degraded grasslands, with bacterivores being particularly suppressed, while reduced precipitation frequency promoted an increase in plant belowground biomass.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lingfei Yu, Wenjuan Sun, Yao Huang
Summary: Grazing exclusion has positive effects on plant and topsoil carbon accumulation, but its effects may change due to altered soil water conditions under climate change.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ding Luo, Kangning Xiong, Chenxu Wu, Xing Gu, Zehui Wang
Summary: This study investigated soil nutrients and moisture changes in different karst mountain agroforestry systems. The results showed that the variation in soil nutrients was small in the different agroforestry systems, but significantly different from the secondary forest. Soil water content changes were significantly influenced by precipitation, soil porosity, and permeability. Different agroforestry systems had different lag times in regulating soil water, with HYM having the longest lag time and YSH having the shortest. Seasonal fluctuations in soil moisture content were most prominent in HYM and HTY agroforestry systems. These findings provide important theoretical support for understanding the relationship among agroforestry, soil, moisture, and nutrients in karst areas, and for promoting ecological restoration and agroforestry development.
Article
Geography, Physical
Yufang Zhang, Shunlin Liang, Zhiliang Zhu, Han Ma, Tao He
Summary: This study developed a high-resolution soil moisture retrieval framework based on ensemble learning, integrating multi-source datasets to generate accurate soil moisture products globally at 30 m spatial resolution, with practical implications in high-altitude Tibetan Plateau areas.
ISPRS JOURNAL OF PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xia Cui, Gang Xu, Xiaofei He, Danqi Luo
Summary: This study investigates the spatiotemporal patterns of vegetation phenology and the influence of soil moisture on vegetation phenology in the Qilian Mountains. The results show that temperature, precipitation, and soil moisture have heterogeneous effects on vegetation phenology, with soil moisture having a stronger influence in lower elevations and water-limited areas.
Article
Agronomy
Amit Kumar Srivastava, Suranjana Bhaswati Borah, Payel Ghosh Dastidar, Archita Sharma, Debabrat Gogoi, Priyanuz Goswami, Giti Deka, Suryakanta Khandai, Rupam Borgohain, Sudhanshu Singh, Ashok Bhattacharyya
Summary: Rice-fallow areas can sustainably increase agricultural intensification and farmers' income by harnessing residual soil moisture in rainfed ecologies. This study effectively identified suitable rice-fallow areas using geospatial technology and demonstrated the potential of growing maize during the rabi season, contributing to higher productivity and profitability.
Article
Environmental Studies
Huimin Zou, Jiquan Chen, Changliang Shao, Gang Dong, Meihui Duan, Qingsong Zhu, Xianglan Li
Summary: Selecting an appropriate model for simulating ecosystem respiration is crucial for understanding the carbon cycle of terrestrial ecosystems. In this study, six respiration models were evaluated and compared in four grassland ecosystems on the Mongolian Plateau. The results showed that ecosystem respiration increased exponentially with soil temperature and was influenced by soil moisture. The Martin model demonstrated the best performance among the six models. However, no single model performed best for all four grassland types, indicating the need for considering different factors in ecosystem respiration modeling.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Sanaz Negahbani, Mehdi Momeni, Mina Moradizadeh
Summary: Accurate soil moisture data is crucial for various analyses in agricultural dryness and irrigation, regional water cycle, soil erosion, and energy exchange. In this study, an Enhanced Spatial and Temporal Adaptive Reflectance Fusion Model (ESTARFM) was used to combine Landsat8 and MODIS data for obtaining high-resolution daily surface soil moisture. A novel scheme using land surface temperature (LST) and vegetation index (VI) was introduced to improve the accuracy of soil moisture retrieval. The proposed fusion approach showed high ability for accurate and consistent soil moisture monitoring.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoyue Wang, Chaoyang Wu, Ying Liu, Josep Penuelas, Jie Peng
Summary: The unprecedented warming in recent decades has led to delayed autumn leaf senescence dates in the Northern Hemisphere. This study shows that changes in soil moisture have a significant impact on autumn leaf senescence, surpassing the effects of temperature, precipitation, and radiation. A new model, CDDSM, based on soil-moisture-constrained cooling degree days, outperforms other models in predicting leaf senescence dates, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. The study also reveals that predicted leaf senescence dates under future climate change scenarios are earlier than other models.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
R. G. V. Bramley, J. Ouzman, D. L. Gobbett
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Randall J. Donohue, Roger A. Lawes, Gonzalo Mata, David Gobbett, Jackie Ouzman
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
James R. Hunt, Julianne M. Lilley, Ben Trevaskis, Bonnie M. Flohr, Allan Peake, Andrew Fletcher, Alexander B. Zwart, David Gobbett, John A. Kirkegaard
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicola T. Munro, Sue McIntyre, Ben Macdonald, Saul A. Cunningham, Iain J. Gordon, Ross B. Cunningham, Adrian D. Manning
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Catherine E. Ross, Nicola T. Munro, Philip S. Barton, Maldwyn J. Evans, John Gillen, Ben C. T. Macdonald, Sue McIntyre, Saul A. Cunningham, Adrian D. Manning
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Catherine E. Ross, Sue McIntyre, Philip S. Barton, Maldwyn J. Evans, Saul A. Cunningham, Adrian D. Manning
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Roger Lawes, Chao Chen, Jeremy Whish, Elizabeth Meier, Jackie Ouzman, David Gobbett, Gupta Vadakattu, Noboru Ota, Harm van Rees
Summary: The survey analysis of wheat yield gaps found that yield potential and nitrogen are important predictors of the yield gap, with fields of high yield potential more likely to have a higher yield gap. In high yielding regions, wheat yield gaps are related to crop rotation, leaf diseases, and weed populations; while in low rainfall zones, wheat yield gaps are related to soil pathogens.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Huidong Jin, K. Shuvo Bakar, Brent L. Henderson, Robert G. Bramley, David L. Gobbett
Summary: On farm experimentation is a long-standing method for farmers to assess alternative management practices, but analyzing large treatment response datasets becomes computationally intensive with existing geostatistical systems. To address this issue, a fast and adaptive local cokriging tool is proposed for high-resolution treatment response and recommendation maps, demonstrating superior performance on large datasets.
BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
David L. Gobbett, Uday Nidumolu, Huidong Jin, Peter Hayman, John Gallant
Summary: This study developed farm-scale T-min maps using temperature loggers and MARS modelling, based on terrain variables and data from a single on-farm weather station. The model was validated with good predictive RMSE values and classification accuracy scores, showing promising results in predicting frost risk. Farmers found the maps complemented their local knowledge and helped guide them in managing frost damage more effectively.
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
S. McIntyre, W. J. Muller, Jon Lewis
Summary: This study examined the extent and abundance of Rytidosperma Steud. species over a 15-year period in a paddock in New South Wales following the removal of long-term sheep grazing. Of the 12 recorded species, only R. pallidum was distinct in the field, while the remaining 11 species were assessed using a novel sampling method. Changes in relative abundance and frequency of presence were observed after the reduction of grazing pressure.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Iain Gordon, Melissa Snape, Don Fletcher, Brett Howland, Graeme Coulson, Marco Festa-Bianchet, Peter Caley, Sue McIntyre, Tony Pople, Claire Wimpenny, Greg Baines, Doug Alcock
Summary: Populations of macropods in many parts of Australia are higher than estimated, prompting the use of multi-tenure kangaroo management units and adaptive management frameworks to achieve appropriate densities in the nature reserves of the Australian Capital Territory. Monitoring vegetation status and adjusting culling measures accordingly is recommended to achieve conservation objectives, with potential insights for kangaroo management in other temperate areas of Australia.
ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT & RESTORATION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kiarrah J. Smith, Maldwyn J. Evans, Iain J. Gordon, Jennifer C. Pierson, Sue McIntyre, Adrian D. Manning
Summary: Wildlife translocations to human-modified and inferred formerly occupied habitats can be controversial due to perceived risks and misconceptions regarding the focal species' ecology. Assessing the microhabitat use of the focal species in both the trial translocation and their persisting habitats can address these concerns and inform restoration works and release tactics. Implementing this approach widely may help reverse shifting baseline syndrome and enhance species resilience to future environmental change.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Rachel Lawrence, Sue Ogilvy, Danny O'Brien, Mark Gardner, Sue McIntyre
Summary: Remnant woodland areas in temperate Australia, which are often part of livestock grazing operations, can store significant amounts of carbon and have important biodiversity value. However, these areas are at risk of ongoing decline due to various factors. The process of compiling experimental farm-scale natural capital accounts (NCA) demonstrated that some wool growers in temperate Australia are managing these areas in ways that sustain and regenerate carbon and other natural values. Managed sensitively, these native areas can provide forage and shelter for livestock while protecting carbon and biodiversity.
Article
Plant Sciences
S. McIntyre, A. O. Nicholls, P. Graff, J. Stol
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2018)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
David L. Gobbett, Uday Nidumolu, Steven Crimp
WEATHER AND CLIMATE EXTREMES
(2020)
Article
Ecology
Xuezheng Zong, Xiaorui Tian, Xianli Wang
Summary: Climate change has caused longer fire seasons and more intense wildfires worldwide, leading to significant economic and environmental impacts. A study conducted in Southwest China evaluated the effectiveness of different fuel treatment designs in mitigating wildfire risk under varying fire severity conditions. The results showed that fuel treatments were effective in reducing risk under low and normal fire severity scenarios, but their effectiveness was limited under high fire severity conditions.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jian Peng, Xiaoyu Wang, Huining Zheng, Zihan Xu
Summary: This study developed an index system to evaluate the trade-off between grain production service and water purification service in the Dongting Lake Basin. The results showed that converting cropland with high nitrogen output into forest land can minimize this trade-off.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Francois Chiron, Romain Lorrilliere, Carmen Bessa-Gomes, Piotr Tryjanowski, Joan Casanelles-Abella, Lauri Laanisto, Ana Leal, Anskje Van Mensel, Marco Moretti, Babette Muyshondt, Ulo Niinemets, Marta Alos Orti, Pedro Pinho, Roeland Samson, Nicolas Deguines
Summary: In cities, green areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, and the heterogeneity of land cover is an important factor. The relationship between area and heterogeneity affects the richness of bird species in urban green areas, with urban avoider species benefiting from large and heterogeneous patches.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Aleksandra Lis, Karolina Zalewska, Pawel Iwankowski, Katarzyna Betkier, Paulina Bilska, Viktoriia Dudar, Aleksandra L. Lagiewka
Summary: Appleton's prospect-refuge theory suggests that the presence of dense vegetation, topography, and people in a park can influence the safety and privacy felt by visitors in different ways. This study aimed to understand the relationship between observation point height, vegetation location, presence of other people, and perceived privacy and safety. The results showed that flat or lower ground without the presence of others was considered the safest, while landscapes higher up with dense vegetation and no other people were rated highest in terms of privacy. The findings have practical implications in terms of providing privacy without compromising safety.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jianting Zhao, Guibo Sun, Chris Webster
Summary: This study developed a geospatial database to document the locations and urban environments of pandemic-induced street experiments on a global scale, and conducted quantitative analysis based on spatial and temporal visualizations. The study aims to enhance comparability of built environment indicators between cities and provide a robust foundation for future research on tactical urbanism.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Huaqing Wang, Louis G. Tassinary
Summary: This study investigated the influence of urban greenspace spatial morphology on non-communicable diseases and found that neighborhoods with more connected, aggregated, coherent, and complex-shaped greenspace had a lower prevalence of these diseases. Such associations were mediated by air pollution and physical inactivity. The results suggest that the spatial morphology of designed urban greenspace plays a significant role in neighborhood health.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Chiwei Xiao, Yi Wang, Mingyan Yan, Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka
Summary: Regional integration initiatives, such as cross-border transportation corridors, have significant impacts on land use changes and landscape patterns. This study examines the China-Laos Railway as a case study to evaluate the extent and significance of these impacts. Using land-use data and geospatial analysis, the study quantifies and compares the effects of the railway on land use changes within a buffer zone along the corridor.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Review
Ecology
Astrid Zabel, Mara-Magdalena Hausler
Summary: Developing a green infrastructure is an important environmental policy goal in many countries around the world. Different countries have different requirements on the spatial allocation of conservation sites for green infrastructure. Price-type and procedural instruments are commonly used, but the utilization of incentive mechanisms that internalize the benefit of clustering is relatively low. There is a need for more studies on incentive mechanisms and green infrastructure policies in the global South.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Timothy Fraser, Olivia Feeley, Andres Ridge, Ava Cervini, Vincent Rago, Kelly Gilmore, Gianna Worthington, Ilana Berliavsky
Summary: This study examines the inequality of social infrastructure in Boston, finding significant racial and income disparities in access. These disparities have implications for the health and resilience of neighborhoods.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Yutian Lu, Running Chen, Bin Chen, Jiayu Wu
Summary: The inequitable distribution of urban green spaces has become a significant concern, with variations found between cities in different development stages, and socioeconomic factors playing a crucial role in the spatial equity of urban green spaces.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Di Chen, Jie Yin, Chia-Pin Yu, Shengjing Sun, Charlotte Gabel, John D. Spengler
Summary: Observational and experimental studies have shown that exposure to greenness is beneficial for long-term health and well-being. However, more evidence is needed regarding the short-term health impacts of nearby nature in urban areas. This study used immersive virtual reality technology to investigate how transitions between built and natural environments affect urban residents. Results showed that transitioning from built to natural environments led to reductions in negative mood and transient anxiety, while transitions from natural to built environments had the opposite effect. Additionally, participants showed more emotional responses to nature through physiological measures. The study also highlighted the influence of contextual factors, such as physical health conditions, stress levels, experience with nature, and growth environments, on stress recovery. Overall, this study provides empirical evidence supporting the promotion of nearby nature in urban built environments.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Daniele Codato, Francesca Peroni, Massimo De Marchi
Summary: This study examines climate justice in the Ecuadorian Amazon Region (EAR), highlighting the multiple injustices caused by oil extraction activities. Using spatial analysis, the study shows that the EAR has been a major producer of oil since 1972, leading to environmental impacts such as oil spills and pollution. The results emphasize the need to include these territories in climate justice discussions and promote the rights to a non-toxic environment.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)
Article
Ecology
Jingli Yan, Wendy Y. Chen, Zixiao Zhang, Wenxing Zhao, Min Liu, Shan Yin
Summary: Vegetation barriers are an effective strategy in urban planning to mitigate traffic-induced air pollution and reduce exposure. This study uses field measurements and numerical modeling to show that constructing vegetation barriers with short bushes can effectively reduce PM2.5 pollution in open-road environments, while higher coverage of tall bushes may worsen the pollution.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2024)