Article
Ecology
Samuel G. K. Adiku, Dilys S. MacCarthy, Samuel K. Kumahor
Summary: Harsh environmental conditions and poor management of agricultural fields in the tropics lead to rapid soil degradation and low crop yields. Crop simulation models offer tools for assessing the degradation problem and support improved management decisions, but their wide-scale application in the tropics lags due to limited resources for data collection and specific data requirements.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yun Xie, Jie Tang, Yan Gao, Zhijia Gu, Gang Liu, Xiaoyu Ren
Summary: Soil erosion is a major cause of land degradation, particularly in the black soil region of Northeast China. By measuring soil profile characteristics and using predictive modeling, the impact of erosion on land productivity can be assessed.
INTERNATIONAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tianyu Zhang, Glenn Wilson, Yanfang Hao, Xiao Han
Summary: This study evaluates soil erosion hazard for sloping croplands in the black soil region of China and identifies optimal soil conservation practices to implement urgently. Through analysis of various factors, such as climate, soil, gemology, topography, and land use, the study suggests specific practices like zero tillage for severely damaged lands.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
John N. Quinton, Lena K. Oettl, Peter Fiener
Summary: Tillage on slopes thins soils and reduces crop yields. The duration and intensity of tillage erosion gradually decrease crop yields at the landscape scale. To prevent further decline in yields, widespread adoption of no-tillage practices and avoidance of down-slope cultivation are necessary.
Article
Agronomy
Alpha Y. Kamara, Jenneh F. Bebeley, Kamaluddin T. Aliyu, Abdullahi I. Tofa, Lucky Omoigui, Reuben Solomon, Folorunsho M. Akinseye
Summary: This study used the CROPGRO-Soybean model to simulate the production potential of rainfed soybean in northeast Nigeria. The results showed that the simulated yield of TGX1951-3 F variety was above a threshold of 1500 kg/ha in several locations, suggesting its suitability for cultivation in that region. The study also found that the yield performance of soybean is dependent on location, variety, and sowing window.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Heloisa Rocha do Nascimento, Lorena de Oliveira Moura, Anunciene Barbosa Duarte, Stenio Andrey Guedes Dantas, Dalton de Oliveira Ferreira, Lucas Barbosa de Castro Rosmaninho, Isabella Cristina Cavallin, Fernando Franca da Cunha, Felipe Lopes da Silva
Summary: The study proposed and validated a new methodology for imposing water deficit in soybean to identify water deficit-tolerant genotypes. By constructing a water retention curve in the soil, the methodology effectively distinguished between control and stress conditions.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lindsay Chamberlain Malone, Matthew D. Ruark, Christopher J. Kucharik, Thea Whitman, Shawn P. Conley
Summary: This study found that certain indicators of soil health, including POXC, Min C, PMN, and ACE-N, are closely related to soybean yield. Factors such as soil texture and drainage class have a significant impact on these indicators, as well as management factors like crop rotation and manure use. The study emphasizes the importance of considering regional factors when developing soil health benchmarks.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanru Wen, Till Kasielke, Hao Li, Bin Zhang, Harald Zepp
Summary: Terracing of hillslopes can lead to gully erosion, as observed in the Black Soil Region of Northeast China. Improperly designed terraces can cause runoff concentration and eventually result in gully incision. Proper countermeasures are suggested to prevent further soil loss and land degradation on abandoned terraced hillslopes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Honghong Lin, Xingwu Duan, Yifan Dong, Ronghua Zhong, Li Rong, Jiangcheng Huang
Summary: Environmental changes on the Tibetan Plateau have led to a decrease in soil water-holding capacity, particularly in the topsoil. This decrease in soil productivity exacerbates vegetation degradation and increases the vulnerability of the alpine ecosystem.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Honghong Lin, Xingwu Duan, Yawen Li, Lanlan Zhang, Li Rong, Ruimin Li
Summary: Soil erosion in croplands has a significant impact on global carbon cycling, leading to the loss of soil organic carbon. However, the soil organic carbon stock can be restored after erosion stops. Simulation results suggest that erosion reduces carbon inputs from crop residue and restricts heterotrophic respiration in eroded soils.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Evan A. Thaler, Isaac J. Larsen, Qian Yu
Summary: Soil erosion in agricultural landscapes, particularly in the Corn Belt of the midwestern United States, has led to a significant loss of A-horizon soil, affecting crop yields and causing economic losses. This research reveals that tillage-induced erosion plays a crucial role in soil loss, which has been significantly underestimated by previous soil survey-based methods. Models used to assess nationwide soil loss trends in the United States do not simulate tillage erosion, highlighting the need for improved erosion prediction and management strategies.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Abiyot Abeje, Getachew Alemayehu, Tesfaye Feyisa
Summary: This experiment investigated the effects of biofertilizers, lime, and inorganic NPSB fertilizers on the nodulation, growth, and yield of soybean. The results showed that these factors and their interactions significantly influenced the number of effective nodules, leaf area index, and grain yield. Specific combinations of biofertilizers, lime, and inorganic fertilizers resulted in the highest grain yield in Assosa and Bambassi districts.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Evandro Henrique Figueiredo Moura da Silva, Kenneth J. Boote, Gerrit Hoogenboom, Alexandre Ortega Goncalves, Aderson Soares Andrade Junior, Fabio Ricardo Marin
Summary: Continuous soil water content monitoring is essential for sustainable agricultural water management. This study used the CSM-CROPGRO-Soybean model to analyze the impact of different irrigation regimes, soil texture, and tillage practices on soybean growth in tropical conditions. Results showed that the model accurately simulated soybean growth, with potential water-saving benefits from no-tillage practices.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sharon K. Schneider, Curtis G. Cavers, Sara E. Duke, Joseph A. Schumacher, Thomas E. Schumacher, David A. Lobb
Summary: This study found that soil-landscape rehabilitation in severely eroded areas can significantly increase crop growth and yields, especially in the most eroded locations. However, in moderately eroded areas, soil addition can increase plant biomass but not necessarily yield.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ramesh Kumar Singh, Pravin Kumar Upadhyay, Shiva Dhar, G. A. Rajanna, Vinod Kumar Singh, Rakesh Kumar, Rajiv Kumar Singh, Subhash Babu, Sanjay Singh Rathore, Kapila Shekhawat, Anchal Dass, Amit Kumar, Gaurendra Gupta, Gaurav Shukla, Sudhir Rajpoot, Ved Prakash, Bipin Kumar, Vinod Kumar Sharma, Sharmistha Barthakur
Summary: The major challenge of growing soybean is the lack of quality inputs and the deterioration of crop productivity and soil environment. Soybean crop intensification system can improve yields and soil environment, but its contribution to crop productivity is not well understood due to different genotypes showing different responses.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Lin Liu, Yili Lu, Robert Horton, Tusheng Ren
Summary: A new approach is presented in this study to estimate the parameters of the soil water retention curve (SWRC). The new method accurately estimates SWRCs by using measured thermal conductivity-water content curves, soil texture, bulk density, and field capacity water content.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Zhongshan Dai, Yong Zhang, Yujie Wei, Chongfa Cai
Summary: This study investigates the effects of erosion degradation and long-term manure fertilization on soil properties and crop yield in Northeast China. Results show that erosion degradation and manure fertilization have lasting impacts on soil physical structure throughout the soil profile, while their effects on soil nutrient properties are focused in shallow layers. Manure fertilization significantly improves soil functional index (ISI) and maize yield for degraded soils. Erosion degradation has a greater influence on ISI and maize yield than manure fertilization.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xintong Xu, Ruiyu Bi, Mengxin Song, Yubing Dong, Ying Jiao, Bingxue Wang, Zhengqin Xiong
Summary: The substitution of organic fertilizers for inorganic fertilizers has a significant impact on soil organic carbon (SOC) and can help combat soil degradation and climate change in intensive vegetable production.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Moritz Koza, Roger Funk, Julia Poehlitz, Christopher Conrad, Olga Shibistova, Tobias Meinel, Kanat Akshalov, Gerd Schmidt
Summary: Semi-arid regions in Central Asia are experiencing wind erosion due to steppe conversion and unsustainable farming practices. A study conducted in Kazakhstan used a mobile wind tunnel to assess soil erodibility under real conditions. The results showed significant differences in soil erosion based on initial conditions and mechanical stress, emphasizing the importance of proper soil management to prevent severe events.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Tong Li, Guorui Li, Zhiqiang Lu, Deqiang Zhao, Yuze Li, Ziting Wang, Xiaoxia Wen, Yuncheng Liao
Summary: Conservation agriculture with three management principles is effective in mitigating soil erosion and nutrient loss. This study found that no tillage significantly increased soil extracellular enzyme activities, while legume incorporation only had a significant effect on phosphorus-acquiring enzymes. Crop diversity positively influenced the no tillage-induced increase in enzyme activities.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Zahra Khasi, Mohammad Sadegh Askari, Setareh Amanifar, Kamran Moravej
Summary: This research aims to evaluate the applicability of visual soil evaluation methods for agricultural systems in semi-arid regions and assess the relationship between soil physical quality and crop yield. The results indicate that visual evaluation methods can effectively assess soil conditions, and optimal soil structural quality is crucial for sustainable crop production.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Amin Jannatul Ferdous, Xiaolin Wang, Katie Lewis, John Zak
Summary: Conservative agricultural management strategies can enhance crop productivity by altering soil microbiome, and incorporating legumes into cover crops in semi-arid regions can improve the dynamics of rhizobial communities. There is a strong underlying relationship between soil management and bacterial diversity in the soil.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Haiman Wang, Wankui Ni, Haisong Liu, Kangze Yuan
Summary: This study investigates the structural strength of the Loess-Paleosol Sequence (LPS) and finds that the strength tends to increase with burial depth, with the loess layer weaker than the paleosol layer. The microstructure of the LPS also undergoes significant transformations with increased burial depth, transitioning from an overhead structure to a matrix structure. These findings highlight the importance of climate conditions on the structural strength of the LPS.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Ranabir Chakraborty, V. K. Sharma, Debarup Das, D. R. Biswas, P. Mahapatra, D. K. Shahi, M. Barman, K. A. Chobhe, D. Chakraborty
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of long-term nutrient management practices on P fractions and P adsorption-desorption behaviour of an acid soil with a soybean-wheat cropping system. The findings revealed that amorphous Fe and Al, which play a significant role in P fixation, increased due to cultivation. The NPK+Lime treatment offered the most balanced approach, improving both crop yield and P uptake while effectively managing P dynamics in the soil. On the contrary, long-term application of NPK+FYM in an acid soil may result in faster P saturation of adsorption sites and increase the chances of leaching and eutrophication. Tailored P fertilization strategies should be developed to better utilize the PFe and PAl fractions and supplementing applied P.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Yuan Li, Ying Li, Qingping Zhang, Gang Xu, Guopeng Liang, Dong-Gill Kim, Carmen Rosa Carmona, Mei Yang, Jianming Xue, Yangzhou Xiang, Bin Yao, Yuying Shen
Summary: Agricultural intensification has led to severe degradation of croplands in China. Converting degraded croplands to grasslands can increase soil organic carbon and nitrogen content, but may decrease soil pH and available phosphorus. The duration of conversion and mean annual precipitation are major factors influencing soil changes.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xinliang Wu, Sixu Yao, Jinxing Zhou
Summary: The coupling effect of slaking and mechanical breakdown on aggregate stability was evaluated using a new method. This method can partition the unique and shared effects of these two breakdown mechanisms and showed better performance in predicting soil erosion compared to existing methods.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xinni Ju, Lei Gao, Dongli She, Yuhua Jia, Zhe Pang, Yaji Wang
Summary: This study linked soil pore structures quantified by X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning and infiltration processes traced using stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes under different land uses in the red soil region of southern China. The results showed that soil pore characteristics mainly affected soil water transport, while other soil properties played more important roles in soil water retention. CT-based porosity and soil texture were considered crucial indicators in the evaluation of water exchange during infiltration processes.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Hongwei Xu, Qing Qu, Jiaping Yang, Zhen Wang, Minggang Wang, Rentao Liu, Sha Xue
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the effects of drought on terrestrial ecosystem C-N-P stoichiometry on a global scale. The results showed that drought significantly decreased the C:N ratio in soil, enzymes, shoots, and roots. Soil microbes were limited by N, whereas plants were restricted by P under drought stress. Drought intensity and duration were negatively correlated with shoot N:P and vector angle.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Sara L. Bauke, Sabine J. Seidel, Miriam Athmann, Anne E. Berns, Melanie Braun, Martina I. Gocke, Julien Guigue, Timo Kautz, Ingrid Koegel-Knabner, Juliette Ohan, Matthias Rillig, Michael Schloter, Oliver Schmittmann, Stefanie Schulz, David Uhlig, Andrea Schnepf, Wulf Amelung
Summary: Agricultural production in Central Europe is increasingly affected by extreme drought events. This study found that incorporating organic matter, especially biowaste compost, into the subsoil significantly increased root growth and subsequently improved crop nutrient uptake, biomass, and grain yield. The incorporation of green waste compost had less pronounced effects.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xi Chen, Xuesong Wang
Summary: Based on the application of the integrated wind erosion modeling system, this study comprehensively simulated the loss and conservation of nutrients during aeolian dust emissions in the arid and semiarid areas of China. The results showed a decreasing trend in nutrient losses over the past two decades, with the ecosystems playing a crucial role in preventing these losses. The prevention rates of different land cover types were generally high, indicating the effectiveness of conservation measures.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
