Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Mohsin Nawaz, Mehmood Ali Noor, Hojatollah Latifmanesh, Xinbing Wang, Wei Ma, Weijian Zhang
Summary: This two-year field experiment examined the effects of traffic-induced compaction on soil physical properties, root distribution, and maize growth and yield. The results showed that the compaction resulted in increased bulk density and penetration resistance in the topsoil, leading to shallow root distribution and reduced grain yield. These findings highlight the significant negative impacts of field trafficking on soil compaction.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shaobo Wang, Zhen Liu, Sunday E. Obalum, Chang Liang, Kun Han, Huifang Han
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of subsoiling depth on soil aggregation and SOC storage in the North China Plains. The results showed that subsoiling to a depth of 35 cm resulted in significantly higher proportions of macro-aggregates in the soil compared to conventional tillage depth. Additionally, subsoiling to depths of 30, 35, and 40 cm increased the mean weight diameter of wet aggregates in the soil by 39.5%, 57.7%, and 54.1% respectively, compared to conventional tillage depth. In the 0-40 cm soil layer, subsoiling to depths of 35 and 40 cm resulted in significantly higher SOC storage compared to conventional tillage depth, with increases of 12.7%, 18.5%, and 16.5% respectively.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tatiana Minnikova, Gregory Mokrikov, Kamil Kazeev, Anna Medvedeva, Olga Biryukova, Chetan Keswani, Tatiana Minkina, Svetlana Sushkova, Hadeer Elgendy, Sergey Kolesnikov
Summary: Soil organic carbon content in Southern Russia has declined due to traditional plowing, but the use of no-tillage technology can increase carbon storage. Transitioning to no-tillage over a large area in the Rostov region of Russia can significantly reduce carbon emissions and bring economic benefits.
Article
Soil Science
Yuan Li, Zhou Li, Song Cui, Guopeng Liang, Qingping Zhang
Summary: The study found that no-tillage (NT) and reduced tillage (RT) practices significantly increased soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions, especially those related to soil biological activities. Soil depth and mean annual temperature were identified as the dominant factors affecting the changes in SOC fractions under NT practices.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Michael Hofbauer, Ralf Bloch, Johann Bachinger, Horst H. Gerke
Summary: This study investigated the potential climate change adaptation measure of reduced tillage for organic farming in a relatively dry region. The results showed that shallow ring cutter tillage on sandy loam soil led to increased soil bulk density, decreased available water capacity, and reduced crop yield.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Somasundaram Jayaraman, Meenakshi Sahu, Nishant K. Sinha, Monoranjan Mohanty, Ranjeet S. Chaudhary, Brijesh Yadav, Lalit K. Srivastava, Kuntal M. Hati, Ashok K. Patra, Ram C. Dalal
Summary: Conservation agriculture is a sustainable farming practice that improves soil health. This study found that implementing conservation agriculture on vertisols can increase soil aggregation and SOC, while reducing CO2 emissions.
Article
Agronomy
Qi Zhang, Yuanhong Zhang, Xumin Wang, Haoyu Li, Pengzhao Liu, Xiaoli Wang, Rui Wang, Jun Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of four tillage practices on soil aggregates, soil carbon pools, soil carbon sequestration, and emissions through a long-term tillage experiment. The results showed that conservation tillage practices improved soil organic carbon stock and reduced carbon emissions. This was achieved by increasing soil aggregates and improving carbon pool management. However, no-tillage and subsoiling practices increased the stratification ratios of soil organic carbon, which hindered its vertical distribution. Additionally, conservation tillage practices also increased crop yield and had positive effects on environmental protection and soil physicochemical properties. Based on a comprehensive index assessment, NCS was recommended as a sustainable tillage practice.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Hanna Sjulgard, Daniel Iseskog, Norbert Kirchgessner, A. Glyn Bengough, Thomas Keller, Tino Colombi
Summary: The study revealed that pea roots exhibit reversible responses to short-term soil physical stress, while wheat roots show irreversible responses, indicating different root phenotypic plasticity between the two species. This suggests that strategies to cope with periodic soil physical stress may vary among species.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Olivier Duchene, Yvan Capowiez, Jean-Francois Vian, Vincent Ducasse, Adeline Cadiergues, Thomas Lhuillery, Josephine Peigne
Summary: This study assessed the impact of conservation tillage on soil quality, earthworm populations, and root growth in organic farming. It was found that conservation tillage improved soil physical quality and increased earthworm populations, but biological activity did not fully compensate for soil compaction after 16 years without ploughing in sandy soil.
Article
Agronomy
Lei Shen, Xiuyuan Wang, Tingting Liu, Wenwen Wei, Shuai Zhang, Yun Zhu, Tayir Tuerti, Luhua Li, Wei Zhang
Summary: Interplanting fruit trees with legumes is a valuable approach for maintaining soil nitrogen quality and fertility in dryland agroecosystems. This study examined the dynamics of fine root length density (FRLD), soil water content (SWC), and soil nitrate-nitrogen content (SNC) in an apple-soybean intercropping system to optimize orchard management. The results showed that intercropping increased FRLD and SWC, while decreasing SNC, with the effect mainly observed in the soybean cover area. Interspecific competition between apple and soybean was highest during soybean seed filling stage, primarily occurring at a distance of 100 cm from the tree and at a soil depth of 0-20 cm. Intercropping negatively affected soybean growth and yield, with a land equivalent ratio of 1.45. This study provides a theoretical basis for exploring sustainable intensification of agroforestry systems by understanding subsoil resource dynamics and interspecific competition in apple-soybean intercropping systems.
Article
Soil Science
M. Krauss, M. Wiesmeier, A. Don, F. Cuperus, A. Gattinger, S. Gruber, W. K. Haagsma, J. Peigne, M. Chiodelli Palazzoli, F. Schulz, M. G. A. van der Heijden, L. Vincent-Caboud, R. A. Wittwer, S. Zikeli, M. Steffens
Summary: Reduced tillage in organic farming can increase SOC stocks in surface layers, decrease them in intermediate layers, and increase them in deeper soil layers. The cumulative SOC stocks increased by 1.7% or 1.5 Mg ha-1 (0-50 cm, n = 9) and 3.6% or 4.0 Mg ha-1 (0-100 cm, n = 7) compared with ploughing. The estimated mean C sequestration rates were 0.09 and 0.27 Mg ha-1 yr-1, respectively.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
I. Piccoli, B. Lazzaro, L. Furlan, A. Berti, F. Morari
Summary: Conservation agriculture is a farming system that promotes minimum soil disturbance, maintenance of a permanent soil cover, and diversification of plant species, which has been introduced in the Veneto region of north east Italy. The study found that this system did not have detrimental effects on root development and positively affected maize, soybean, and winter wheat, possibly due to increased nutrient availability. Further research on soil-specific mechanisms between soil compaction and root apparatus is warranted.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Leonardo Bianchini, Riccardo Alemanno, Valerio Di Stefano, Massimo Cecchini, Andrea Colantoni
Summary: This study aims to assess soil disturbance caused by harvesting operations of Phalaris arundinacea L. The study found differences in chemical-physical characteristics of different soil areas and the impact of harvesting operations and crop type on compaction. The results provide a fundamental basis for further investigation and have important implications for crop planning, management, and soil preservation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaotong Liu, Xueping Wu, Guopeng Liang, Fengjun Zheng, Mengni Zhang, Shengping Li
Summary: No-tillage has been shown to have positive impacts on soil aggregation and soil organic carbon, improving soil structure and promoting carbon sequestration. However, the specific responses vary depending on environmental and agronomic factors.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Bruno Henrique Silveira Mazaron, Anderson Prates Coelho, Carolina Fernandes
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the physical quality of soils by examining the effect of tillage on soil penetration resistance and sugarcane yield. It was found that localized tillage can increase soil penetration resistance in sugarcane interrows without reducing crop yield. Different tillage types did not have a significant impact on soil penetration resistance in sugarcane planting rows.
Article
Geography, Physical
Nils Broothaerts, Vao Fenotiana Razanamahandry, Liesa Brosens, Benjamin Campforts, Liesbet Jacobs, Tantely Razafimbelo, Tovonarivo Rafolisy, Gert Verstraeten, Steven Bouillon, Gerard Govers
Summary: Madagascar has high erosion rates in its central highlands, and the role of human disturbance versus natural processes is still debatable. However, there is a lack of quantitative data to understand the vegetation dynamics and sediment fluxes in Madagascar over time. This study focuses on the Lake Alaotra region to investigate vegetation changes and sediment transfers over the past millennia, specifically looking at the impact of human disturbances and natural processes. The findings suggest that human activities have indirectly influenced vegetation shifts, while there is strong evidence of direct human disturbance on sediment accumulation through increased use of grasslands.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Ine Rosier, Jan Diels, Ben Somers, Jos Van Orshoven
Summary: Flooding in settlements and agricultural areas in Europe is a growing concern. The use of vegetated landscape elements (vLEs) such as hedges, lines of trees, and grass buffers along parcel boundaries is recognized as a way to mitigate flood risk, but scientific evidence supporting their implementation is lacking. Using the Landlab modelling framework, we studied the importance of vLE presence and characteristics in a 26 ha watershed in Belgium. Our model results showed that vLE density and upstream area control the total runoff volume, peak discharge rate, and lag time in small watersheds.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Mieke Verbeeck, Eva Houben, Pieterjan De Bauw, Tovohery Rakotoson, Roel Merckx, Erik Smolders
Summary: Rainfed rice in sub-Saharan Africa faces the challenges of drought and phosphorus deficiency. This study examined the response of different rice genotypes to variable water stress under conditions of phosphorus deficiency. The results showed that the effects of phosphorus supply on shoot weight were greater than the effects of water supply. Reduced water supply did not enhance phosphorus stress, and the stress response varied among genotypes. Root biomass production and root efficiency were found to be important factors in combating the combined stresses of water and phosphorus. The study confirmed the superior performance of the genotypes Chhomrong Dhan and FOFIFA 172 found in the field.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jonas Van Laere, Annemie Willemen, Pieterjan De Bauw, Rebecca Hood-Nowotny, Roel Merckx, Gerd Dercon
Summary: This study used C-13-CO2 labeling to elucidate the carbon allocation mechanisms of cassava under drought stress and with potassium application. The results showed that water deficit decreased transpiration and increased carbon respiration, while potassium application increased assimilate distribution to the roots. The youngest and fully expanded leaves contained the highest amount of C-13 excess.
RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Bello Muhammad Shehu, Ismail Ibrahim Garba, Jibrin Mohammed Jibrin, Alpha Yaya Kamara, Adam Muhammad Adam, Peter Craufurd, Kamaluddin Tijjani Aliyu, Jairos Rurinda, Roel Merckx
Summary: This study evaluates nutrient limitations and imbalances in maize cultivation in Nigeria, and suggests considering additional nutrients (S, Ca, Cu, and B) to improve nutrient balance and yield. Linear regression and bootstrap forest machine learning models accurately predict maize yield based on nutrient concentration in ear leaves.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengang Wang, Yizhe Zhang, Gerard Govers, Guoping Tang, Timothy A. Quine, Jianxiu Qiu, Ana Navas, Haiyan Fang, Qian Tan, Kristof Van Oost
Summary: Erosion and soil organic carbon (SOC) are influenced by climate, and the extent to which temperature controls the interaction between them is unclear. Using Cs-137 and SOC inventories from catchments with different climates, the study finds that increasing decomposition rates with temperature lead to efficient replacement of SOC lost by erosion in eroding areas, but lower preservation of deposited SOC in depositional areas. At the landscape level, the erosion-induced C sink strength per unit lateral SOC flux increases with temperature. The study estimates that the global C sink induced by water erosion on croplands increases by 7% due to climate change.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Limnology
Jean-Philippe Belliard, Olivier Gourgue, Gerard Govers, Matthew L. Kirwan, Stijn Temmerman
Summary: The adaptability of coastal wetlands to relative sea level rise is influenced by the tidal pattern, with less frequent diurnal tides leading to higher vulnerability. This overlooked driver highlights the need for further research on the impact of tidal patterns on wetland ecosystems.
LIMNOLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Geography, Physical
Liesa Brosens, Ronadh Cox, Benjamin Campforts, Liesbet Jacobs, Veerle Vanacker, Paul Bierman, Vao Fenotiana Razanamahandry, Amos Fety Michel Rakotondrazafy, Tantely Razafimbelo, Tovonarivo Rafolisy, Gerard Govers
Summary: Cosmogenic nuclide analysis of river sediment in Madagascar reveals low and spatially variable Be-10-inferred erosion rates, with elevation as the main controlling factor. River concavity, seismic events, and gully densities also contribute to regional differences in erosion rates. These findings highlight the limitations of simple topography-based models and emphasize the importance of considering different regions and environmental controls in interpreting erosion rates inferred from Be-10 concentrations.
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
D. R. Birindwa, J. Van Laere, W. Munyahali, P. De Bauw, G. Dercon, K. Kintche, R. Merckx
Summary: Cassava productivity in DRC is being constrained by climate disturbances, leading farmers to adjust planting periods to optimize rainfall. A field experiment was conducted to explore the effects of varying planting time on cassava growth parameters, with and without potassium nutrients, in two different sites. Results showed that earlier planting resulted in higher yields and growth parameters, and the addition of potassium increased storage root yield. However, the study did not prove that potassium application could mitigate climate change' s negative effect on cassava productivity.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Mathilde Vantyghem, Eline Beelen, Rebecca Hood-Nowotny, Roel Merckx, Gerd Dercon
Summary: Banana plants consist of mother plants and suckers, with the suckers receiving photo-assimilates from the mother plant. Drought stress reduces the allocation of photo-assimilates to suckers and increases carbon demand. The presence of a sucker and drought stress both lead to increased storage of carbon in the corm, but when combined, there is insufficient assimilates available and reduced investment in long-term storage and sucker growth.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tizita Endale, Jan Diels, Dereje Tsegaye, Alemayehu Kassaye, Liuelsegad Belayneh, Ann Verdoodt
Summary: This paper presents a farmer-science-based metrics (FSBM) approach to assess soil degradation status. The findings demonstrate the spatial variability of soil degradation processes and the influence of natural and human factors. The study also highlights the spillover effects of soil erosion from midland to lowland areas. Factors such as biophysical aspects, socio-economic characteristics, and proximity to training centers play significant roles in shaping the perceptions of soil degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Akida I. Meya, Rony Swennen, Patrick A. Ndakidemi, Kelvin M. Mtei, Roel Merckx
Summary: Declining land productivity due to inadequate soil nutrient replenishment is a major issue in banana production in Tanzania. Mixing organic fertilizer resources with inorganic fertilizer resources can increase land productivity and improve profitability. The use of cattle manure combined with mineral fertilizer provides the highest average banana fruit yield and reduces costs.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Koen De Vos, Charlotte Janssens, Liesbet Jacobs, Benjamin Campforts, Esther Boere, Marta Kozicka, Petr Havlik, Christian Folberth, Juraj Balkovic, Miet Maertens, Gerard Govers
Summary: African rice production is affected by high variability in yields and uncertain supply chains. This study proposes a framework to assess the future impacts of socio-economic development and climate change on rice availability and stability in Africa. The study highlights the importance of both local and trade-related climatic variabilities in identifying future challenges.
Article
Ecology
Akida I. Meya, Rony Swennen, Patrick A. Ndakidemi, Kelvin M. Mtei, Roel Merckx
Summary: Maize stover from dry lowland areas provides additional fodder for dairy cattle in humid highland areas, while the resulting manure is used to manage soil fertility in banana-based agroforestry gardens. Inadequate nutrient inputs were found in most maize fields, highlighting the need for improved soil fertility management and optimized plant density. The study suggests the urgent development of maize-based agroforestry systems for drier lowland conditions and calls for further research on nutrient flows between maize and banana-based agroecosystems.
FRONTIERS IN FORESTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Remote Sensing
Koen De Vos, Benjamin Campforts, Laurent Tits, Kristof Van Tricht, Kasper Bonte, Gerard Govers, Liesbet Jacobs
Summary: Assessing rice production potential in Madagascar is important due to population growth and rice consumption. Remote sensing and crowdsourced data can be used to improve mapping, but their usefulness depends on representativeness and the application context. Establishing a multi-faceted evaluation framework is necessary for credible maps using crowdsourcing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED EARTH OBSERVATION AND GEOINFORMATION
(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)