Article
Soil Science
Antonio Pulina, Sergio Campus, Chiara Cappai, Pier Paolo Roggero, Lorenzo Salis, Giovanna Seddaiu
Summary: This study demonstrates that trees have a significant impact on soil carbon balance in Mediterranean cork-oak silvopastoral systems, highlighting the importance of management practices aimed at increasing herbage production, tree cover, and regulating tree distribution for enhancing ecosystem services such as soil organic carbon sequestration.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Robert Blasko, Benjamin Forsmark, Michael J. Gundale, Hyungwoo Lim, Tomas Lundmark, Annika Nordin
Summary: Nutrient enrichment can greatly enhance carbon uptake in northern coniferous forests, with the strength of the response depending on baseline forest productivity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Nurul Syakilah Suhaili, Syahrir Mhd Hatta, Daniel James, Affendy Hassan, Mohamadu Boyie Jalloh, Mui-How Phua, Normah Awang Besar
Summary: The study estimated carbon stocks in tropical montane forests under different land uses and found that intact forests had the highest soil carbon stock, organic layer, and litterfall, while plantation forests had the lowest. Conserving intact forests is highlighted as an important strategy for carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kristell Hergoualc'h, Jeffrey van Lent, Nelda Dezzeo, Louis V. Verchot, Jan Willem van Groenigen, Mariela Lopez Gonzales, Julio Grandez-Rios
Summary: Tropical peat swamp forests in Peruvian Amazonia, particularly palm swamps, are at risk of degradation which can lead to the transformation of carbon sinks into carbon sources. This study estimated carbon emissions from degraded palm swamps and found that as degradation increases, the capacity of these swamps to sequester carbon decreases and they become high carbon sources. Therefore, sustainable management of these peatlands is crucial.
Article
Ecology
Preeti Singh, A. K. Ghosh, Santosh Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Pankaj Kumar Sinha
Summary: Reclamation of post mining soils by planting trees is of great research interest due to its potential to stabilize mine soils and sequester atmospheric carbon (C). However, there are knowledge gaps regarding the effect of different litter quality and biomass on the C sequestration vis-a-vis molecular characterization of soil organic carbon (SOC) in reclaimed mine soils. Results indicate that significant amounts of carbon accumulated under different tree species and the decomposition rate constant had a significant relationship with C/N ratio and nitrogen (N) content. Furthermore, spectroscopic methods could effectively distinguish differences in functional groups and molecularity of the humic acids derived from plant species of different resource quality and hence can be used in studying the quality of C sequestered.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Anna Walkiewicz, Piotr Bulak, Malgorzata Brzezinska, Mohammad Khalil, Bruce Osborne
Summary: The study found that forest soil CO2 emissions are influenced by topography, with bottom soils having the highest microbial biomass and CO2 emissions. There is a positive correlation between soil CO2 emissions and soil microbial biomass, pH, organic C, and N concentration.
Article
Soil Science
Nicolas L. Breil, Thierry Lamaze, Vincent Bustillo, Claire-Emmanuelle Marcato-Romain, Benoit Coudert, Solen Queguiner, Nathalie Jarosz-Pelle
Summary: The aim of this study was to understand the impact of the combination of no-till and cover cropping on soil organic carbon (SOC) and soil respiration. The results showed that for soils with high initial SOC contents, there was no significant difference in SOC and respiration between the conservation practices and conventional practices. However, for soils with low initial SOC contents, the conservation practices significantly increased SOC and respiration.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Po-Neng Chiang, Jui-Chu Yu, Yen-Jen Lai
Summary: This study analyzed the soil respiration at four afforested sites in southern Taiwan with different tree species and examined the influence of seasonal variation and typhoon disturbances on carbon release. Results showed that different tree species led to variations in soil respiration, and severe typhoon impacts increased soil respiration levels.
Article
Plant Sciences
Burak Kocak, Ibrahim Ortas
Summary: The study found that different biochar amendments have significant effects on soil carbon mineralization potential, with an increase in biochar application concentration leading to an increase in carbon mineralization.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Anna Walkiewicz, Andrzej Bieganowski, Adrianna Rafalska, Mohammad Khalil, Bruce Osborne
Summary: Different forest types have seasonal effects on soil microbial activities, with mature deciduous forests showing the most sustainable microbial activities. The diversity of forest environments and the multifactorial dependence of microbiological activities in forest soils warrant further research to better understand forest ecosystem functioning. Continued analysis of the interrelationship between soil parameters and forest types with different tree ages is necessary for a more comprehensive understanding.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hui Xu, Bart Vandecasteele, Pascal Boeckx, Stefaan De Neve, Steven Sleutel
Summary: A one-year field experiment showed that belowground plant carbon and aboveground plant residues decomposed at similar rates in the short term, with soil tillage timing playing a significant role in stabilizing belowground biomass carbon in the field.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Mengguang Han, Weifeng Gao, Baoku Shi, Guangze Jin
Summary: This study reveals that forest thinning can reduce the temperature sensitivity of soil respiration and heterotrophic respiration during the mid-growing season, and increase long-term soil CO2 emission.
Article
Soil Science
Zayar Phyo, Wenjun Zhou, Qinghai Song, Chuansheng Wu, Naishen Liang, Yanyun Yi, Lijuan Chen, Mohd Zeeshan, Sai Tay Zar Myo, Zhiyun Lu, Liqing Sha, Yiping Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to examine the responses of aboveground litterfall respiration to unexpected heavy snowfall events and soil temperature, moisture, rainfall, total litterfall, litter water content, nitrate nitrogen, and ammonium nitrogen. The results indicate that current global terrestrial models underestimate the trends of aboveground litterfall respiration for the feedback of global climate change in subtropical forests.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Jiaping Yang, Junpeng Mu, Yu Zhang, Changkun Fu, Qing Dong, Yulian Yang, Qinggui Wu
Summary: The study analyzed the variations in carbon quality of plant litter and found that fir, spruce, and willow had higher levels of recalcitrant carbon fractions compared to rosa. Rosa's litter showed lower levels of recalcitrant carbon fractions, suggesting a more stable and resistant structure.
Article
Forestry
Nurul Syakilah Suhaili, Syazwani Nisa Anuar, Wilson Vun Chiong Wong, Daniel Lussetti, Erik Petter Axelsson, Niles Hasselquist, Ulrik Ilstedt, Normah Awang Besar
Summary: The soil carbon pool holds a large amount of carbon and is the largest reservoir in the terrestrial ecosystem. This study found that the impact of supervised logging with climber cutting and conventional logging on basic soil characteristics, soil carbon pools, and soil respiration was not significant.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jorge Delfim, Macarena Gerding, Erick Zagal
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Efrain Duarte, Juan A. Barrera, Francis Dube, Fabio Casco, Alexander J. Hernandez, Erick Zagal
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Juan Ortiz, Francis Dube, Pablo Neira, Marcelo Panichini, Neal B. Stolpe, Erick Zagal, Pedro A. Martinez-Hernandez
Article
Soil Science
Carolin Cordova, Claudia Garrido-Ruiz, Angela Machuca, Erick Zagal, Raul Orrego, Victor Finot
Summary: This study assessed the annual CO2 emissions from microbial carbon mineralization in a peatland site in Tierra del Fuego, finding that most CO2 emissions occurred in the warmer season. If agricultural activities are introduced to the study area, soil CO2 emissions from heterotrophic activity could become a significant source of global CO2 emissions.
SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ma Paulina Sanchez, Hernan Acuna, Luis Inostroza, Erick Zagal
Summary: The study evaluated the nutrient use efficiency of perennial ryegrass and white clover cultivars, showing that cultivars have an impact on nutrient use efficiency and some cultivars exhibit higher compatibility.
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Maria de los Angeles Sepulveda, Marcela Hidalgo, Juan Araya, Manuel Casanova, Cristina Munoz, Sebastian Doetterl, Daniel Wasner, Ben Colpaert, Samuel Bode, Pascal Boeckx, Erick Zagal
Summary: This study developed and validated a predictive model for delta C-13 values in various soil profiles across Chile using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). The partial least-squares regression (PLS) and random forest (RF) models showed acceptable performances, with RF model providing the best results. The results support the use of NIRS as a predictive method in soil analyses and as a nondestructive waste-free method for studies on carbon dynamics in soil.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Gustavo Riveros, Homero Urrutia, Juan Araya, Erick Zagal, Mauricio Schoebitz
Summary: The accumulation of microplastics in soil has complex implications for the physical, chemical, and biological parameters, potentially altering organic matter degradation and biogeochemical cycles such as the nitrogen cycle.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milagros Ginebra, Cristina Munoz, Roberto Calvelo-Pereira, Marcelo Doussoulin, Erick Zagal
Summary: Research on the impact of four biochars on soil properties, forage productivity, and greenhouse gas emissions reveals that different biochars can increase soil pH and total carbon content, promoting sorghum yield. Wood residue-derived biochar can reduce soil N2O emissions, while manure-derived biochar has potential in circular economy livestock systems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hidalgo Marcela, Maria de los angeles Sepulveda, Cristina Munoz, Manuel Casanova, Daniel Wasner, Samuel Bode, Sebastian Doetterl, Pascal Boeckx, Erick Zagal
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between carbon (C) mineralization, turnover, and the variation in delta C-13 signature with soil depth across a large geo-climatic gradient. Thirteen grassland sites in Chile were sampled, and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) was used to estimate delta C-13 of soil organic carbon (SOC) at different depths. Soil incubations were performed to assess C mineralization rates and specific potential respiration, and the results showed significant positive relationships between Delta delta C-13 values and these proxies for C mineralization and turnover. The study highlights the importance of considering soil types and their properties in controlling Delta delta C-13.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Remote Sensing
Efrain Duarte, Erick Zagal, Juan A. Barrera, Francis Dube, Fabio Casco, Alexander J. Hernandez
Summary: Mapping the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) in forest lands of the Dominican Republic using the Random Forest algorithm and geospatial data was successful. The study found that multispectral remote sensing data had a significant impact on SOC stocks.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF REMOTE SENSING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Milagros Ginebra, Cristina Munoz, Erick Zagal
Summary: Pyrolysis is a useful method for waste management, as it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves the stability of manure. This study found that using manure biochars as soil amendments can decrease CO2 and N2O emissions, improve carbon stability, and lower the global warming potential. The findings suggest that pyrolysis is a promising option for reducing the carbon footprint of farms and enhancing soil carbon stocks.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Leandro Paulino, Marilin Flores, Cristina Munoz, Jose Doerner, Erick Zagal, Jaime G. Cuevas
Summary: Different intensities of land use affect soil gas fluxes, but the effects of soil use intensity on CO2 fluxes are not significant. Soil water content and nitrate have a significant impact on soil gas fluxes.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Carolin Cordova, Ana Maria Martinez, Angela Machuca, Erick Zagal, Susana Fischer, Matias Betancur
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL & ANIMAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Agronomy
Carolin Cordova, Carlos Magna, Juan Alberto Barrera, Erick Zagal
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL & ANIMAL SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Marco Pfeiffer, Jose Padarian, Rodrigo Osorio, Nelson Bustamante, Guillermo Federico Olmedo, Mario Guevara, Felipe Aburto, Francisco Albornoz, Monica Antilen, Elias Araya, Eduardo Arellano, Maialen Barret, Juan Barrera, Pascal Boeckx, Margarita Briceno, Sally Bunning, Lea Cabrol, Manuel Casanova, Pablo Cornejo, Fabio Corradini, Gustavo Curaqueo, Sebastian Doetterl, Paola Duran, Mauricio Escudey, Angelina Espinoza, Samuel Francke, Juan Pablo Fuentes, Marcel Fuentes, Gonzalo Gajardo, Rafael Garcia, Audrey Gallaud, Mauricio Galleguillos, Andres Gomez, Marcela Hidalgo, Jorge Ivelic-Saez, Lwando Mashalaba, Francisco Matus, Francisco Meza, Maria de la Luz Mora, Jorge Mora, Cristina Munoz, Pablo Norambuena, Carolina Olivera, Carlos Ovalle, Marcelo Panichini, Anibal Pauchard, Jorge F. Perez-Quezada, Sergio Radic, Jose Ramirez, Nicolas Riveras, German Ruiz, Osvaldo Salazar, Ivan Salgado, Oscar Seguel, Maria Sepulveda, Carlos Sierra, Yasna Tapia, Francisco Tapia, Balfredo Toledo, Jose Miguel Torrico, Susana Valle, Ronald Vargas, Michael Wolff, Erick Zagal
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2020)
