Article
Geography, Physical
Kurt J. Gron, Mikael Larsson, Darren R. Grocke, Niels H. Andersen, Marianne H. Andreasen, Jens-Henrik Bech, Peter Steen Henriksen, Robert G. Hilton, Mads Dengso Jessen, Niels A. Moller, Finn Ole Nielsen, Poul Otto Nielsen, Anders Pihl, Lasse Sorensen, Jorgen Westphal, Peter Rowley-Conwy, Mike J. Church
Summary: Maintaining soil health is crucial for agricultural production, with human activities gradually affecting soil quality over time. The analysis of cereal isotopes in this study provides valuable insights into the history of agricultural sustainability and human adaptation in the region.
QUATERNARY SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sashini Pathirana, Sebastien Lambot, Manokarajah Krishnapillai, Mumtaz Cheema, Christina Smeaton, Lakshman Galagedara
Summary: Information on the spatiotemporal variability of soil properties and states within the agricultural landscape is crucial for precision agriculture. Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and electromagnetic induction (EMI) techniques have been used to assess soil characteristics and their variability. GPR provides high-resolution measurements and is commonly used for estimating soil water content, while EMI has broader applications such as estimating soil salinity and bulk density. However, integrating these two techniques presents challenges, and future advancements should focus on overcoming the limitations of each technique and enhancing their applications to support precision agriculture.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Farzad Shirzaditabar, Richard J. Heck
Summary: This study tested the ability of EMI instrument Geonics EM38 in field measurements of soil magnetic susceptibility and demonstrated that this method can accurately measure magnetic susceptibility of soil profiles with good correlation to laboratory measurements. It was found that poorly drained soil profiles had lower magnetic susceptibility values compared to well-drained profiles.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Mohamed H. Elbadry, Josh Wetherington, Mohammed A. Zikry
Summary: A frequency-based finite element framework has been developed to predict and understand the response of an electromagnetic induction sensor to buried targets. The framework was verified with an analytical model and used to predict electromagnetic response due to interrelated stimuli and properties. It was found that the sensor was not sensitive to small variations in stand-off height and lateral positions, indicating critical distances related to the EM response of buried objects.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON GEOSCIENCE AND REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Luis Antonio Coutrim dos Santos, Fabricio de Araujo Pedron, Valdomiro Severino de Souza Junior, Laercio Santos Silva, Milton Cesar Costa Campos, Jane Kelly Silva Araujo
Summary: The contribution of Fe oxides in Indian Black Earth, Indian Brown Earth and non-anthropogenic soils in the Southern region of Amazonia was evaluated. Antiferromagnetic oxides hematite and goethite were identified using diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. The presence of magnetite and maghemite was inferred through magnetic susceptibility measurements. The combined analysis of spectral curves and magnetic susceptibility is useful for soil survey in the Amazonia.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maged Mohammed, Ahmed El Mahmoudi, Yousef Almolhem
Summary: Al-Ahsa Oasis is an important agricultural center in Saudi Arabia facing challenges of increasing soil salinity and the existence of a hardpan layer. The application of modern geophysical techniques can effectively solve these problems and improve agricultural productivity.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Simona Bungau, Tapan Behl, Lotfi Aleya, Pascale Bourgeade, Badr Aloui-Sosse, Anamaria Lavinia Purza, Areha Abid, Alina Dora Samuel
Summary: The article extensively covers the impact of fertilizers on soil microbial and enzymatic activity, highlighting the superiority of complex mineral-organic fertilization. It also discusses the effects of environmental conditions and pollutants on soil biological activity, as well as the potential of nanoparticles in improving fertilization techniques. Numerous researches have been conducted on the long-term effects of nanofertilizers in sustainable agriculture development.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mitiku Mihiret Seyoum, Rachel Lichtenberg, Ezra Orlofsky, Nirit Bernstein, Osnat Gillor
Summary: This study investigated the influence of using treated wastewater for irrigation on the presence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in soil and crops. Contrary to expectations, the ARGs in the irrigation water did not propagate to the soil or crops. Instead, a variety of ARGs were found in the surface wash of the crops that were not detected in the water or soil samples. These findings are important for understanding the relationship between irrigation water quality and the presence of antibiotic resistance genes in soil and agricultural produce.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ehsan Zare, Jie Wang, Dongxue Zhao, Maryam Arshad, John Triantafilis
Summary: This study successfully created a digital soil mapping (DSM) of available water content (AWC) in the root-zone, providing dryland cotton farmers with a better tool for soil management. The DSM demonstrated substantial agreement between measured and predicted field capacity (FC) and permanent wilting point (PWP) at all depths, with a superior performance of stepwise-MLR models. The final DSM allows farmers to better manage AWC, distinguishing between large AWC in clay-rich Vertosols and small AWC in loamy soil of the Pilliga Sandstone.
AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Archaeology
Havananda Ombashi, Mette Lovschal
Summary: This article reviews research conducted in prehistoric heathlands across six nations in north-western Europe and outlines the general characteristics of heaths. The authors discuss major issues in the research and suggest theoretical and methodological approaches to improve the situation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Jie Wang, Xueyu Zhao, Kirstin E. Deuss, David R. Cohen, John Triantafilis
Summary: Soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) and pH have an impact on soil condition. Sugar Research Australia introduced nutrient guidelines based on CEC and pH of topsoil to improve soil capability in sugarcane growing areas. A three-dimensional digital soil mapping framework was used to predict CEC and pH using various data sources. The results can guide lime application in the sugarcane fields.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Omari Chaligava, Dmitrii Grozdov, Nikita Yushin, Inga Zinicovscaia, Konstantin Vergel
Summary: This study analyzed soil samples collected from 15 recreational zones in Moscow to determine the activities of natural radionuclides and Cs-137 using low background gamma-ray spectrometry. Various radiological indices were calculated to assess the level of radiological hazard for population. The results showed that the soil in these recreational zones does not pose a serious threat to human health.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Mateusz Krupski, Boguslawa Kruczkowska, Piotr Kittel, Michal Jakubczak, Grzegorz Skrzynski, Alexandra Golyeva, Kamil Niedziolka, Przemyslaw Urbanczyk
Summary: The Bialowieza Forest is a rare example of temperate, old-growth woodlands in Europe. Recent research has found evidence of anthropogenic landforms associated with human activities throughout history.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hyeseon Choi, Nash Jett Reyes, Lee-Hyung Kim
Summary: Agricultural areas use agrichemicals to enhance crop growth, but excessive use can lead to environmental pollution. This study analyzed phosphorus types in agricultural soils in Deacheong Lake Watershed, finding a potential impact on water quality. Dry field soils had higher phosphorus concentrations compared to paddy fields, indicating the accumulation of phosphorus in soil strata.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Johannes Rudisser, Erich Tasser, Thomas Peham, Erwin Meyer, Ulrike Tappeiner
Summary: The study found that earthworms were more abundant in grasslands and apple orchards, while the distribution in vineyards was less clear. Overall, the estimated earthworm biomass in agricultural areas in South Tyrol was 34,900 tons, with a total value of EUR 872 million. This suggests that earthworms are suitable indicators for sustainable soil use at the landscape scale.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kristin Piikki, Mats Soderstrom, Rolf Sommer, Mayesse Da Silva, Sussy Munialo, Wuletawu Abera
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Bezaye Tessema, Rolf Sommer, Kristin Piikki, Mats Soderstrom, Sara Namirembe, An Notenbaert, Lulseged Tamene, Sylvia Nyawira, Birthe Paul
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Karl Adler, Kristin Piikki, Mats Soderstrom, Jan Eriksson, Omran Alshihabi
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
S. Wolters, M. Soderstrom, K. Piikki, H. Reese, M. Stenberg
Summary: Total nitrogen content in aboveground biomass of winter wheat was estimated using satellite data and applied in a decision support system for precision agriculture. The use of a linear model based on the red-edge chlorophyll index provided the best prediction of N-uptake, showing potential for variable-rate N application.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Justine M. Nyaga, Cecilia M. Onyango, Johanna Wetterlind, Mats Soderstrom
Summary: Precision agriculture has great potential for growth in sub-Saharan Africa, but it faces challenges in terms of socio-economic factors and technology. Most research has been conducted in countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, primarily on small farms. Collaboration between researchers from inside and outside Africa has played a significant role in advancing precision agriculture in the region.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Review
Soil Science
Kristin Piikki, Johanna Wetterlind, Mats Soderstrom, Bo Stenberg
Summary: The systematic mapping of validation methods used in digital soil mapping (DSM) indicated that while most publications include map validation, essential information such as sampling design and sample support is often lacking in the method descriptions, making interpretation of validation metrics difficult and compromising their usefulness.
SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cecilia M. Onyango, Justine M. Nyaga, Johanna Wetterlind, Mats Soderstrom, Kristin Piikki
Summary: There are opportunities for the adoption of precision agriculture technologies worldwide. The use of various precision agriculture practices in Sub-Saharan Africa showed promising results in enhancing productivity among smallholder farmers. The implementation of these technologies can support sustainable agricultural development in the region.
Correction
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Justine M. Nyaga, Cecilia M. Onyango, Johanna Wetterlind, Mats Soderstrom
Summary: Correction to the paper has been published.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wuletawu Abera, Lulseged Tamene, Assefa Abegaz, Habtamu Hailu, Kristin Piikki, Mats Soderstrom, Evan Girvetz, Rolf Sommer
Summary: The study aimed to assess the spatial dynamics of SOC in four selected SLMP watersheds in the Ethiopian highlands and estimate SOC sequestration using model building strategies and machine learning models. The impact of SLM practices on SOC was evaluated through the analysis of SOC stock and potential sequestration levels.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. van der Veeke, J. Limburg, R. L. Koomans, M. Soderstrom, S. N. de Waal, E. R. van der Graaf
Summary: Advancements in GRS development have led to small and lightweight spectrometers that can be used under UAVs to measure radionuclide concentrations in the ground. An analytical model is developed to predict radiation footprint as a function of height, aiding in proper source-detector geometry determination for Monte-Carlo simulations. Monte-Carlo simulations are used to predict gamma-ray spectra shape and intensity as a function of height, showing agreement with ground measurements up to 35 m.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. van der Veeke, J. Limburg, R. L. Koomans, M. Soderstrom, E. R. van der Graaf
Summary: Large UAVs carrying heavy gamma-ray spectrometers have made it possible to map the distribution of naturally occurring radionuclides efficiently. The choice of detector size significantly influences the accuracy of the mapping results, with Th-232 concentration serving as a good predictor for soil types. Comparing UAV-borne measurements to ground-based measurements, it is found that UAV measurements at 20 m height are less sensitive to extreme values and tend to shift towards the mean concentration of the area.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RADIOACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sandra Wolters, Mats Soderstrom, Kristin Piikki, Thomas Borjesson, Carl-Goran Pettersson
Summary: The study developed prediction models for crude protein concentration in winter wheat based on multispectral reflectance data from field trials in southern Sweden. Different prediction methods, including linear regression and multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS), were tested, with linear regression performing comparably to MARS in some cases. The findings show the potential for applying these methods in decision support systems for precision agriculture.
ACTA AGRICULTURAE SCANDINAVICA SECTION B-SOIL AND PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Karl Adler, Kristin Persson, Mats Soderstrom, Jan Eriksson, Carl-Goran Pettersson
Summary: A study in southern Sweden aimed to identify areas suitable for low-Cd winter wheat production. The study used a two-step approach, increasing the number of soil Cd observations and creating a soil Cd concentration map using a digital soil mapping model. The map can help find areas suitable for low-Cd winter wheat production.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
S. Namirembe, K. Piikki, R. Sommer, M. Soderstrom, B. Tessema, S. S. Nyawira
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PLANT AND SOIL
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. A. Stevenson, E. Lof, M. Soderstrom, H. Gustafsson, U. Emanuelson
SPATIAL AND SPATIO-TEMPORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2019)
