Article
Ecology
Jianbiao Zhang, Guanghui Wang
Summary: Soil stoichiometry is an important indicator for assessing soil C, N, P stocks balance and ecosystem stability. This study investigated the soil organic C, N, P stocks and stoichiometry along a vegetation succession gradient in a reclaimed post-mining area. The results showed that revegetation type significantly influenced soil C, N stocks and stoichiometry through litter and fine root inputs. Shrub restoration with diverse species was found to be the most efficient plant type in rebuilding soil C and N stocks and promoting restoration process of degraded lands.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Zhiming Zhang, Xiaozeng Han, Fengjuan Pan, Hang Liu, Jun Yan, Wenxiu Zou, Neil B. McLaughlin, Xiangxiang Hao
Summary: Changes in land use can influence soil biodiversity and the ecological interactions of soil microbes and their predators. This study found that different land use types affected the composition of diazotrophs and shaped the occurrence of specific indicator diazotroph taxa. Conversion of cropland to grassland increased the complexity of diazotroph and bacterivore networks. Different bacterivores had varying effects on diazotroph community structure. Land use could control diazotroph community composition by altering soil properties and regulating abundance of bacterivores.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaoliang Zhang, Ziliang Xiao, Haijun Zhang, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study investigates the effects of freeze-thaw cycles (FTCs) on soil organic carbon (SOC) distribution in a watershed in northeast China. The results show that SOC decreased in a significant portion of the watershed after FTCs, with spatial autocorrelation decreasing in certain soil depths. SOC was found to increase in certain areas depending on topography and land use types. The study also explores the factors influencing SOC change and provides equations for predicting SOC distribution after FTCs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiaxia Ding, Guanglu Liu, Songling Fu, Han Y. H. Chen
Summary: The conversion of forest types has a significant impact on soil microbial diversity and composition, with differences in bacterial and fungal richness observed across different forest types. Soil carbon to nitrogen ratio affects microbial richness, while bamboo proportion and phosphorus content play a role in influencing microbial diversity.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Qiang Xu, Wanlin Chen, Kuanyao Zhao, Xiaopeng Zhou, Pengchuan Du, Chen Guo, Yuanzhen Ju, Chuanhao Pu
Summary: The study analyzed the impact of GLC and LC projects on soil erosion in the Loess Plateau, finding that the implementation of GLC project can have two effects on soil erosion, while the unreasonable hydraulic engineering of the LC project can cause large areas of soil erosion.
Article
Soil Science
Huihua Zhang, Khalil Kariman, Li Zhu, Yong Liu, Junjian Chen, Li'an Zhu, Dingqiang Li
Summary: The study found that soil organic carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) had similar spatial patterns, while sulfur (S) distribution in soil was different. There was no correlation between soil S and C. The constant C:N ratio in soil was attributed to soil biological processes, while soil C:S ratio fluctuated due to geochemical processes and exogenous S inputs.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yue Yan, Yanyan Jiang, Mingming Guo, Xingyi Zhang, Yuan Chen, Jinzhong Xu
Summary: This study aimed to quantify the effects of different grain-forage crop types and rainfall regimes on runoff and soil erosion in the Mollisols region of Northeast China. The results showed that crop type significantly influenced runoff and soil erosion, with the highest soil erosion under rainfall regime III. It is important to pay attention to choosing grain and forage crops with shorter stems and higher coverage and earnings.
Article
Soil Science
Shaoliang Zhang, Wan Wang, Mingming Guo, Hao Wang, Lei Gao, Qingsong Shen, Xingyi Zhang
Summary: This study conducted research on freeze and thaw cycles in a Mollisol watershed in Northeast China, and found that the distribution of available phosphorus in the soil changed after freeze and thaw cycles. The study revealed that the decrease in available phosphorus was influenced by factors such as slope steepness, slope aspect, land use type, crop type, and tillage method.
NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Snezana Jaksic, Jordana Ninkov, Stanko Milic, Jovica Vasin, Milorad Zivanov, Veljko Perovic, Borislav Banjac, Savo Vuckovic, Gordana Dozet, Vedrana Komlen
Summary: The spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC) is influenced by natural environment and human activities. This study in a vineyard region in Serbia found that land use is a crucial factor controlling SOC content, with vineyards having lower SOC than forests. Soil management practices, such as deep tillage and organic amendments, were shown to preserve SOC in subsoil and prevent carbon loss from surface layers, reducing soil compaction and erosion risk.
Article
Environmental Studies
Xingyi Zhang, Jiarui Qi, Jinzhong Xu, Pengchong Zhou, Zhuoxin Chen, Lixin Wang, Mingming Guo
Summary: Root distribution and soil properties affect headcut migration in gullies. There are differences in soil properties between gullies in farmland and other land use types, and the changes in soil properties of gully heads are closely related to root density.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rui Ma, Zhiyuan Tian, Meiyan Wang, Xuchao Zhu, Yanzi He, Xuezheng Shi, Yin Liang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of organic amendments on soil hydraulic characteristics in the Mollisol region of Northeast China. The results showed that organic amendments significantly improved soil infiltration capacity and water retention capacity, with corn straw juice treatment exhibiting the best effect. Further research is needed to determine the optimal concentration and application rate of corn straw juice treatment.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Qiang Chen, Xingyi Zhang, Li Sun, Jianhua Ren, Yaru Yuan, Shuying Zang
Summary: In the study of tillage practices in the Mollisols region of Northeast China, it was found that strip tillage (ST) has similar soil properties to no tillage (NT), with strip tillage between rows (BR) showing better soil quality and higher organic carbon content at a depth of 0-20 cm compared to NT. Additionally, strip tillage has advantages in improving soil conditions of seedbed.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gokhan Buyuk, Ceren A. Bayram, Erhan Akca
Summary: This manuscript focuses on the impact of tillage and crop patterns on soil organic carbon, which is essential for enhancing soil quality, mitigating climate change, and combating desertification. Research findings suggest that grapevines for rainfed cultivation and apricot trees for irrigated cropping have the highest potential for organic carbon accumulation and optimal C:N ratio in the studied semi-arid climate zone.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Jiayu Tian, Xu Wu, Jianye Li, Mingming Guo, Xingyi Zhang, Qiang Chen
Summary: Soil structure and its change are important indicators for soil quality and environmental stability. This study investigated the seasonal and temporal variability in soil structure and evaluated soil erodibility under different land-use and land-management practices in Northeast China. The results showed that land-use and management modes had significant effects on soil bulk density, aggregate size distribution, and aggregate stability. The study also highlighted the importance of choosing sustainable agriculture and land development modes to control soil erosion in this region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Omosalewa Odebiri, Onisimo Mutanga, John Odindi, Rowan Naicker, Rob Slotow, Mthembeni Mngadi
Summary: Environmental degradation and carbon emissions are major global concerns, leading policymakers to consider strategic measures to increase carbon sequestration capacity and mitigate climate change effects. Soil organic carbon (SOC) provides a reliable mechanism to ameliorate climate change, but climate change and land-use transformations threaten current mitigation approaches. This study models the effects of simulated climate and land-cover change on SOC inventories in South Africa until 2050, showing a decline in SOC stocks and forest coverage, which have important implications for policymakers, land use managers, and climate change experts in assessing the feasibility of existing SOC management protocols and land-use planning agenda.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yankun Sun, Jiaqi Xu, Xiangyang Miao, Xuesong Lin, Wanzhen Liu, Hongyu Ren
Summary: This study investigated the effects of silicon on maize seed germination and seedling growth, finding that a concentration of 15 g.L-1 significantly stimulated seed germination and promoted seedling growth. Silicon treatment also increased chlorophyll content, osmotic material accumulation, and antioxidant defense system activity, while reducing membrane system damage, reactive oxygen species contents, and stomatal aperture. These results suggest that silicon can enhance maize growth and yield, providing a solid foundation for future crop production.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haiyan Yang, Xinzhong Wang, Jun Liu, Wanzhen Liu, Yue Gong, Yankun Sun
Summary: The study found that with a TEPA loading of 40wt% and a flow rate of 200mL.min(-1), the CO2 adsorption capacity reached optimal value. ADS-17-40%TEPA exhibited good reversibility, with the CO2 adsorption capacity remaining nearly stable after two adsorption-desorption cycles.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Yao Wang, Muhammad Aurangzeib, Shaoliang Zhang
Summary: The study found that the spatial autocorrelation of AN varied across different soil depths, with moderate levels in 0-20 cm and 20-30 cm depths, and a strong level in 40-50 cm depths. AN distribution differed across different aspects and slopes, and the slope steepness of 6-8% was identified as a key point influencing AN dynamics. The management of forestland and areas with high AN content can play a crucial role in reducing N loss and ensuring sustainable crop yield.
EURASIAN SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jiuqi Wang, Pengke Yan, Wan Wang, Xinhua Hao, Bing Xu, Muhammad Aurangzeib, Shaoliang Zhang
Summary: In this study, the degradation process of microplastics (MPs) in soil was investigated in relation to crop growth and straw amendment (SA). The results showed that both crop growth and SA influenced the morphology, functional groups, total mass, and abundance ratio of different-sized MPs. Maize and soybean growth, with and without SA, accelerated the change of MPs in the soil.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shaoliang Zhang, Ziliang Xiao, Haijun Zhang, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study investigates the effects of freeze-thaw cycles (FTCs) on soil organic carbon (SOC) distribution in a watershed in northeast China. The results show that SOC decreased in a significant portion of the watershed after FTCs, with spatial autocorrelation decreasing in certain soil depths. SOC was found to increase in certain areas depending on topography and land use types. The study also explores the factors influencing SOC change and provides equations for predicting SOC distribution after FTCs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pengke Yan, Shaoliang Zhang, Jiuqi Wang, Wan Wang, Bing Xu, Xinhua Hao, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: Mesoplastic (MaP) and macroplastic (MeP) from plastic mulching have negative effects on biota. This study investigated the distribution of MeP/MaP in soils under different field management methods and found that fertilization and tillage frequency accelerate plastic fragmentation, affecting crop growth and biota in agroecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pengke Yan, Shaoliang Zhang, Jiuqi Wang, Ziliang Xiao, Sihua Yan, Wan Wang, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study investigated the abundance, mass, and accumulation areas of plastic residue (PR) in a large area of vegetable fields in Northeast China. The results showed that the predominant type of plastic residue was polyethylene (PE), with accumulation areas near roadsides and landfills. Landfills and residential areas were found to be critical sources of plastic residue in farmlands, with southwest and southeast winds being the main driving forces for its migration.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Fengjie Gao, Jinfang Cui, Si Zhang, Xiaohui Xin, Shaoliang Zhang, Jun Zhou, Ying Zhang
Summary: Ecosystem services (ESs) are essential for human society, but their quality and capacity continue to decline due to land use and other ecological-economic factors. This study used an assessment model and structural equation model to reveal the impact of land use on Ecosystem service value (ESV) and its driving factors, providing important guidance for land planning and ecosystem protection policies.
Article
Environmental Studies
Ziliang Xiao, Shaoliang Zhang, Pengke Yan, Jiping Huo, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study reviewed the effect of natural vegetation restoration (NVR) on microbial community and their ecological functions in gullies of mollisols. The results showed that NVR improved microbial diversity and complexity in gullies, and promoted bacterial community composition similarity between gullies and deposition areas. Soil organic matter regulated microbial diversity by balancing soil available phosphorus, soil moisture, and pH, which stimulated key bacterial biomarkers and enriched bacterial functionality in gullies. Abundant dicotyledons regulated fungal community composition and increased fungal richness in the soil depth of 0-20 cm.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Shaoliang Zhang, Wan Wang, Pengke Yan, Jiuqi Wang, Sihua Yan, Xiaobing Liu, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: Plastics production is increasing while their recycling rate is lower, leading to a large amount of microplastics accumulating in the environment. The migration, distribution, and adverse effects of microplastics in terrestrial and aquatic environments are still not fully understood. This review summarizes the migration and distribution of microplastics based on the newest publications and highlights the transfer in biota and their biological effects. The review aims to help reevaluate the uncertain behaviors of microplastics and fully understand their biological effects in different environmental conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Wei Fang, Xuemei Zhong, Xinhua Peng, Linyuan Li, Shaoliang Zhang, Lei Gao
Summary: Soil quality plays a critical role in sustainable agricultural development, especially in regions with thin-layer black-soil coverage that have experienced severe degradation. This study constructed an integrated soil quality index (SQI) using diverse datasets and found that soil degradation was observed in a typical thin-layer black-soil region in China. Black-soil thickness, soil organic matter, and total nitrogen content were strongly correlated with corn yield. The minimum-dataset-based SQI using six soil properties within 0-30 cm was the optimal solution for SQ evaluation. Improving soil quality and managing surface black soil loss are crucial for increasing crop yield in these regions.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lilong Yan, Mingyue Yin, Jingwen Miao, Xu Song, Jishuang Jiang, Shaoliang Zhang
Summary: This study analyzed the nitrate nitrogen removal characteristics of Pseudomonas JI-2 under strong alkaline conditions, as well as the composition and functional groups of extracellular polymeric substance. Non-targeted metabonomics and bioinformatics technology were used to investigate the alkaline tolerance mechanism. The results showed that JI-2 has strong alkaline tolerance and can remove nitrate efficiently even under alkaline conditions. It secretes poly-saccharides, acidic functional groups, and compatible solutes, and regulates key metabolic processes to adapt to the strong alkaline environment.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pengke Yan, Xinhua Hao, Shaoliang Zhang
Summary: This article introduces a simple, cost-saving and high efficient method for the extraction and separation of microplastics from soil with high organic matter content. The study used different flotation and digestion solutions to extract microplastics and digest organic matter from the soil. The results showed that the best flotation solution was ZnCl2 with recovery rates ranging from 96.1% to 99.0%, and the best digestion method was H2SO4:H2O2 with a digestion rate of 89.3%. These findings were validated by known concentrations of microplastics and were successfully applied to extract microplastics from vegetable fields in Northeast China.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Wang Lixin, Chen Zhuoxin, Guo Mingming, Zhang Shaoliang, Zhang Xingyi, Zhou Pengchong, Xu Jinzhong, Xin Liu, Qi Jiarui, Wan Zhaokai
Summary: This study investigated the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) at a hilly small watershed site in Northeast China. The results showed that soil properties, topography, and gully erosion were the dominant factors shaping the spatial variation of SOC and soil nutrients.
SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sihua Yan, Shaoliang Zhang, Pengke Yan, Muhammad Aurangzeib
Summary: This study examined the effects of different biochar application methods on soil quality, crop yield, and agronomic characteristics in moderately degraded Mollisols. The results showed that the same biochar application method had different effects on crop yield at different application rates, while the homogeneous biochar application method had a more significant effect on improving soil quality. The impact of the heterogeneous biochar application method gradually increased over time.
