Article
Plant Sciences
Quan Zhou, Anna Gunina, Jiao Chen, Yi Xing, Ying Xiong, Zhiming Guo, Longchang Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different planting methods on soil CO2 emissions and found that the milk vetch-rapeseed intercropping system can effectively reduce CO2 emission compared to monoculture. However, proper regulation of soil moisture is necessary.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoqiang Gong, Jinbiao Li, Scott X. Chang, Qian Wu, Zhengfeng An, Chengpeng Huang, Xiangyang Sun, Suyan Li, Hui Wang
Summary: The use of manure-derived biochar provides an alternative to prevent greenhouse gas emissions caused by direct manure application to soil. Soil fauna, especially earthworms, have a significant impact on carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions from soil. This study investigated the effects of different levels of cattle manure biochar on CO2 and N2O emissions and changes in soil properties, as well as the presence of earthworm Aporrectodea turgida.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mehnaz Mosharrof, Md Kamal Uddin, Shamshuddin Jusop, Muhammad F. Sulaiman, Shordar M. Shamsuzzaman, Ahmad N. A. Haque
Summary: The application of biochar can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil fertility, which is crucial for agricultural production. The use of lime and biochar can significantly impact soil nutrients and crop yields, while different biochar application rates also have important effects on CO2 emissions and crop yields.
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Matteo Longo, Gemini Delle Vedove, Carlo Grignani, Alessandro Peressotti, Barbara Lazzaro, Miguel Cabrera, Francesco Morari
Summary: Carbon sequestration in soil has been extensively studied in agroecosystems through increasing organic carbon inputs and reducing soil organic carbon degradation processes. However, the influence of shallow water table on mineral soils, despite the importance of soil moisture in modifying the carbon cycle, is not well understood. This study examines the effects of shallow water table on carbon balance components in mineral soils and finds that a negative carbon balance was observed under all treatments. The study also highlights the interaction between shallow water table and organic carbon type, which is crucial for carbon balance in mineral soils.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Anas Iqbal, Xiangru Tang, Izhar Ali, Pengli Yuan, Rayyan Khan, Zaid Khan, Muhammad Adnan, Shanqing Wei, Ligeng Jiang
Summary: Although organic fertilizer is beneficial for soil quality and crop yields, it results in increased methane emissions. This study found that combining organic and inorganic fertilizers can improve rice yields and soil quality, but it also leads to higher methane emissions and global warming potential.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Shuaixiang Zhao, Susanne Schmidt, Hongjian Gao, Tingyu Li, Xinping Chen, Yong Hou, Dave Chadwick, Jing Tian, Zhengxia Dou, Weifeng Zhang, Fusuo Zhang
Summary: This study conducted a global meta-analysis to identify the key predictors of compost on crop yield, soil organic carbon, and nitrous oxide emissions. It proposed a precision compost strategy (PCS) that aligns suitable composts and application methods with target crops and growth environments, which has the potential to increase major cereal crop production by 4% and restore 26.5% of current topsoil soil organic carbon stocks on a global scale.
Article
Agronomy
Katherine N. Hays, James P. Muir, Eunsung Kan, Paul B. Delaune, Jeff A. Brady, Olabiyi Obayomi, Adam B. Mitchell
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of different soil types, soil amendments, forage crops, and tillage practices on soil nutrient characteristics in North Central Texas. The results showed that soil type, manure application, and tillage practices are the main influencing factors on plant-available soil nutrients and characteristics.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuo Chen, Liying Wang, Shuai Zhang, Naihui Li, Xiaomeng Wei, Yuquan Wei, Lulu Wei, Ji Li, Shaowen Huang, Qing Chen, Tao Zhang, Nanthi S. Bolan
Summary: The addition of organic amendments, such as manure and straw, to arable fields as a substitute for mineral phosphorus (P) is a sustainable practice in agricultural production. This study examined the effects of different organic inputs on soil organic carbon (OC) stability, phoD bacterial communities, and P forms in soils. The results showed that organic amendments significantly increased soil labile P and enzyme-P contents, while decreasing soil C aromaticity and recalcitrance indexes. The keystone genera in manured soils and straw-applied soils were correlated with soil enzyme-P, microbial biomass P, and different P species. This study highlights the importance of organic amendments in promoting soil P availability and enhancing environmental sustainability.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kristell Hergoualc'h, Nathan Mueller, Martial Bernoux, Asa Kasimir, Tony J. Weerden, Stephen M. Ogle
Summary: The research findings show that climate is the major driver of direct N2O emissions from managed soils, with emissions significantly higher in wet climates compared to dry climates. The form of fertilizer also plays a significant role in modulating emissions, with synthetic and mixed forms resulting in higher emissions compared to organic forms in wet climates. Other factors such as land cover, soil texture, carbon content, and pH are also important regulators of emissions. By adopting the 2019 IPCC EF1, countries can improve the accuracy of emissions inventories and better target areas for implementing mitigation strategies.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Beining Lei, Juan Wang, Huaiying Yao
Summary: Soil fertility management is crucial for crop production, and the use of green manure is an important strategy for maintaining and improving soil fertility. This paper reviews the effects of green manure on soil microenvironments, greenhouse gas emissions, and phytoremediation in paddy fields. It concludes that green manure can impact soil nutrients, microbial communities, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil remediation. The paper also discusses the potential for quantitative analysis of the ecological and economic effects of sustainable green manure cultivation.
Article
Agronomy
Wendy Luta, Osumanu Haruna Ahmed, Latifah Omar, Roland Kueh Jui Heng, Liza Nuriati Lim Kim Choo, Mohamadu Boyie Jalloh, Adiza Alhassan Musah, Arifin Abdu
Summary: The study found that water table fluctuation relatively controls the soil CH4 emission from lysimeters under simulated low- and high-water table fluctuation. Soil CH4 emissions from open field pineapple cultivation were significantly lower compared with field lysimeters under simulated water table fluctuation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fenglong Yang, Guangke Li, Nan Sang
Summary: This study investigated the phytotoxicities of agricultural soil samples contaminated by coal gangue accumulation on maize, with findings indicating that soil leachate treatment inhibited seed germination and growth of roots and shoots, with cultivar-dependent phytotoxic effects. Tolerant maize cultivars showed lower toxicity symptoms and higher antioxidant enzyme activities compared to sensitive cultivars, suggesting that differences in antioxidant capacity contribute to plant tolerance in coal gangue stacking areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ismail Khan, Babar Iqbal, Asif Ali Khan, Inamullah, Abdul Rehman, Amna Fayyaz, Awais Shakoor, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Li-xue Wang
Summary: The combined application of straw mulch and biochar has significant effects on the growth and grain development of rainfed maize, improving plant morphology and yield. Higher biochar application rates have a positive impact on maize growth indices, such as plant height, stem diameter, and leaf area index.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cole D. Gross, Edward W. Bork, Cameron N. Carlyle, Scott X. Chang
Summary: Applying organic amendments such as biochar to soil can increase soil organic carbon storage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. This study found that biochar addition led to increased surface SOC sequestration and reduced GHG emissions compared to manure compost. Policy initiatives should focus on optimizing biochar production-application systems for effective climate change mitigation in agriculture.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Tien L. Weber, Xiying Hao, Cole D. Gross, Karen A. Beauchemin, Scott X. Chang
Summary: Experimental studies showed that applying cattle manure fed with 3-NOP to soil significantly affects soil GHG emissions, with lower N2O emissions; composting can reduce soil GHG emissions, but it also releases GHGs; further research is needed to assess the impact of soil properties in field studies.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wei Yang, Gary Feng, Ardeshir Adeli, Haile Tewolde, Zhongyi Qu
Summary: Soil nitrogen dynamics in rainfed agricultural production systems are influenced by the interaction of cover crops and rainfall. Integrating a winter wheat cover crop into a no-tillage corn-soybean rotation in northeastern Mississippi can reduce nitrate leaching and fertilizer nitrogen input.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanyuan Li, Haile Tewolde, Dana Miles, Jay Munyon, John P. Brooks, Gary Feng, Fengbao Zhang, Mingyi Yang
Summary: The study aimed to identify agricultural and industrial products that can slow down manure decomposition and potentially increase soil organic matter. Amending poultry litter with certain products reduced decomposition speed and could prolong the life of manure carbon in soil.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yuanyuan Li, Gary Feng, Haile Tewolde, Mingyi Yang, Fengbao Zhang
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Gary Feng, Haile Tewolde, Bangbang Zhang, Normie Buehring, Ardeshir Adeli
Summary: This study demonstrated that poultry litter application can significantly improve soil physical and hydrological properties, leading to increased soybean yield. The residual effects of poultry litter application can sustain soybean yield for up to 3 years after cessation of applications.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Haile Tewolde, Normie Buehring, Gary Feng, Thomas R. Way
Summary: The study found that applying N-based PL significantly increased extractable phosphorus, copper, and zinc compared to standard fertilizer application. The nutrient levels in soil after 5 years were similar between the N2L treatment and the P5L treatment. Rotating crops was not a reliable practice for managing soil nutrient buildup.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Haile Tewolde, Normie Buehring, Thomas R. Way, Gary Feng, Zhongqi He, Karamat R. Sistani, Johnie N. Jenkins
Summary: This study found that rotating crops and fertilizers can increase crop yield and enhance nutrient removal from soils that receive repeated poultry litter applications. Different rotation systems showed varying impacts on crop yield enhancement and nutrient removal at harvest.
Article
Plant Sciences
Haile Tewolde, Thomas R. Way, Normie Buehring, Johnie N. Jenkins
Summary: This study compared the effects of subsurface banding and surface broadcasting of poultry litter (PL) on corn yield and profit through economic analysis. The results showed that subsurface banding can reduce PL usage, increase grain yield per unit of PL, and minimize fertilizer waste.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Sukumar Saha, Haile Tewolde, Johnie N. Jenkins, Jack C. McCarty, David M. Stelly
Summary: The introgression of germplasm from Gossypium tetraploid species into Upland cotton has the potential to improve mineral nutrition and fiber quality. This study showed that certain chromosome substitution lines improved leaf mineral nutrition and fiber strength and elongation in Upland cotton, providing opportunities for genetic improvement.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Thomas R. Way, Ted S. Kornecki, Haile Tewolde, Dexter B. Watts
Summary: Soil rutting can negatively affect the performance of a row crop planter, with higher cotton seedling emergence observed in unrutted soil. Planter depth setting does not significantly impact emergence, and emergence is lower in clay compared to sandy loam.
APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
He Zhongqi, Liu Yongliang, Hee Jin Kim, Haile Tewolde, Zhang Hailin
Summary: This study analyzed the ATR FT-IR spectral features of various cotton tissues/organs and identified six prominent bands representing different chemical components. The results showed that ATR FT-IR spectroscopy is a powerful tool for monitoring changes in the major chemical components of cotton tissues throughout the growth period. It has great potential in physiological, biochemical, and morphological research related to cotton biology and development.
JOURNAL OF COTTON RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuanyuan Li, Gary Feng, Haile Tewolde, Fengbao Zhang, Chuang Yan, Mingyi Yang
Summary: The study focused on the quantitative effects of poultry litter amended with inorganic agro-industrial byproducts on the aggregate and hydrological properties of sandy loam soil. By amending poultry litter with certain agro-industrial byproducts, particularly those rich in calcium, the stability of soil aggregates and water holding properties were improved, showing the potential of these amendments to enhance soil health in agricultural settings.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Zhongqi He, Dan C. Olk, Haile Tewolde, Hailin Zhang, Mark Shankle
Article
Agricultural Engineering
T. R. Way, H. Tewolde, D. B. Watts
APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Haile Tewolde, Karamat R. Sistani, Gary Feng, Abebe Menkir
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)