Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Robert Crystal-Ornelas, Resham Thapa, Katherine L. Tully
Summary: This meta-analysis investigates the effects of BMPs on soil health within organic farming systems, showing significant improvements in SOC and MBC concentrations. Organic amendments and conservation tillage practices have positive impacts on soil health, while cover cropping can increase SOC concentrations significantly after 5 years.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Erika Tobiasova, Joanna Lemanowicz, Bozena Debska, Martina Kunkelova, Juraj Sakac
Summary: Different tillage intensities have varying effects on soil properties, especially on soil aggregates. The suitability of tillage systems depends on soil productivity and texture, although there are exceptions.
Article
Agronomy
Kazumichi Fujii, Risako Mitani, Yoshiyuki Inagaki, Chie Hayakawa, Makoto Shibata, Takashi Kosaki, Miki U. Ueda
Summary: The study showed that continuous maize cultivation accelerates soil organic carbon loss compared to upland rice cultivation. The decomposition rate constant of C3-plant-derived SOM was higher in maize fields than in upland rice fields, while C4-plant-derived SOM decomposed slowly in forest fallows.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wentian He, Brian B. Grant, Qi Jing, Reynald Lemke, Mervin St Luce, Rong Jiang, Budong Qian, Con A. Campbell, Andrew VanderZaag, Guoyuan Zou, Ward N. Smith
Summary: The study found that diverse crop rotations including canola and legume crops have the potential to store more soil organic carbon (SOC) than traditional wheat-based cropping systems in semi-arid prairies of Canada. When coupled with no-tillage (NT) and residue management, these diverse rotations can enhance crop yields and maximize SOC sequestration.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Zhanhui Zhao, Songfeng Gao, Chunyang Lu, Xiaoyu Li, Fang Li, Tingyun Wang
Summary: The study found that the application of organic manure significantly increased the concentrations of SOC and active carbon fractions in soil aggregates, compared to chemical fertilizer treatments. The results also showed that organic manure application played a positive role in promoting the formation of soil macroaggregate structure.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sana Ur Rehman, Shahzada Sohail Ijaz, Muhammad Ali Raza, Atta Mohi Ud Din, Khalid Saifullah Khan, Shroz Fatima, Taqi Raza, Sajid Mehmood, Amjad Saeed, Muhammad Ansar
Summary: Conservation agriculture has the potential to reduce atmospheric CO2 enrichment and alter soil organic carbon fractions in subtropical dryland farming systems. Compared to conventional tillage, minimum tillage and reduced tillage methods showed higher soil organic carbon concentrations, especially in microbial biomass carbon, particulate organic carbon, and mineral-associated organic carbon. Zero tillage and reduced tillage are potential options for carbon sequestration and CO2 reduction in subtropical dryland soils, regardless of the cropping systems.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Agustin Nunez, Meagan Schipanski
Summary: Global water resources are facing increasing pressure, resulting in the need for some regions to retire irrigation. Little is known about how soil organic carbon (SOC) might change following irrigation retirement. This study found no legacy effect of irrigation on SOC and nitrogen stocks after transitioning to dryland crops, suggesting that the positive impact of irrigation in semiarid agroecosystems does not persist in the long term. Transitioning to perennial grasses can partly mitigate the negative impact of irrigation retirement on SOC, but questions remain about the stability of SOC in these systems after management changes.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Jose Miguel Reichert, Adao Leonel Corcini, Gabriel Oladele Awe, Dalvan Jose Reinert, Jackson Adriano Albuquerque, Claudio Cesar Garcia Gallarreta, Roberto Docampo
Summary: The study in Uruguay showed that hortipastoral systems have great potential in minimizing the adverse effects of climate through proper management of soil organic matter, thereby improving the productivity stability of intensive production systems. Single forage crops, whether legume or grass, are more beneficial to onion yield than a consortium of grass plus legumes.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhengjun Yan, Jie Zhou, Jiangwen Nie, Yadong Yang, Jie Zhao, Zhaohai Zeng, Miles R. Marshall, Leanne Peixoto, Huadong Zang
Summary: The study assessed the impact of different cropping systems and N fertilization levels on soil aggregate-associated C and N, finding that medium N fertilization can increase SOC and TN stocks, promote water-stable aggregates formation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Vesh R. Thapa, Rajan Ghimire, Dawn VanLeeuwen, Veronica Acosta-Martinez, Manoj Shukla
Summary: Cover crops are promoted to improve soil health and carbon sequestration in agroecosystems, with oats and their mixtures showing greater improvement in soil organic carbon and total nitrogen compared to other cover crops in water-limited environments.
Article
Soil Science
Rounak Patra, Debasish Saha, Sindhu Jagadamma
Summary: Long-term cover-cropping and no-tillage practices can facilitate soil organic carbon accumulation and redistribution in agroecosystems. This study investigated the effects of different management practices on total SOC and SOC fractions in the soil profile using a 40-year replicated field experiment in a continuous cotton system.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vladimir Ivezic, Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
Summary: Population growth and increasing food demand contribute to soil degradation and decrease in soil organic carbon (SOC) stock in agriculture. Agroforestry systems like alley cropping are gaining attention for their potential to maintain and increase SOC in agroecosystems. This study aimed to expand knowledge on SOC in alley cropping systems by conducting a meta-analysis and evaluating the impact of introducing trees into agricultural landscapes. Results suggest that beneficial effects on SOC are observed approximately ten years after adopting alley cropping practices. Moreover, the effect of alley cropping is more pronounced in regions with lower initial SOC concentration and in tropical regions compared to temperate zones.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaolin Shen, Lili Wang, Qichen Yang, Weiming Xiu, Gang Li, Jianning Zhao, Guilong Zhang
Summary: The study found that no tillage or deep ploughing, as opposed to rotary tillage, can increase soil aggregate stability and organic carbon content, leading to better carbon storage effects. Therefore, it is recommended to use no tillage or deep ploughing management methods in wheat-maize rotation systems for sustainable agriculture development.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Christopher O. Anuo, Jennifer A. Cooper, Katja Koehler-Cole, Salvador Ramirez, Michael Kaiser
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of five years of winter cover cropping on soil organic carbon and nitrogen storage in a corn-soybean rotation in Nebraska. The results showed that cover cropping did not affect gaseous and leaching losses, as well as bulk soil organic carbon and nitrogen storage, but had a positive effect on the amount of water-extractable organic matter.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Xia Zhang, Shuwei Shen, Shaoqi Xue, Yongsheng Hu, Xudong Wang
Summary: Examining the effects of different agricultural practices on soil organic carbon (SOC) mineralization and sequestration is important for mitigating climate change and improving soil quality. A 12-year field experiment in Northwest China showed that wheat-maize rotation, no-tillage, and subsoiling increased SOC stocks and soil aggregate stability. The adoption of subsoiling under a wheat-maize rotation system improved soil structure and SOC sequestration, while decreasing SOC mineralization in semiarid regions.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Vitor Gabriel Ambrosini, Juliano Luiz de Almeida, Esraelda Amaral de Araujo, Lucas Aquino Alves, Dionata Filippi, Joao Pedro Moro Flores, Marcos Luiz Fostim, Sandra Mara Vieira Fontoura, Edson Campanhola Bortoluzzi, Cimelio Bayer, Tales Tiecher
Summary: Diversifying cropping systems can increase barley and maize yields, with a 10% increase in soybean yield by increasing the proportion of maize in the summer. Increasing K input through fertilization due to higher maize proportion in summer leads to higher potentially available K content in soil and legacy K use efficiency. Maximum K budget and use efficiency are achieved by equal proportions of maize and soybean in summer and diversifying winter crops.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dener M. S. Oliveira, Laisa G. Pimentel, Matheus S. C. Barreto, Douglas A. Weiler, Cimelio Bayer
Summary: Cover cropping can improve soil quality and increase nitrogen inputs in agricultural systems, but it may also result in increased greenhouse gas emissions. This study examined the decomposition process of cover crop residues and evaluated the emissions of greenhouse gases, with a focus on carbon costs. The results showed that the addition of cover crop residues increased CO2 fluxes and global warming potential. The contribution of methane emissions to the global warming potential was negligible. The study suggests considering the carbon costs of residue-N released when choosing a cover crop.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Thais Antolini Vecozzi, Rogerio Oliveira de Sousa, Walkyria Bueno Scivittaro, Cimelio Bayer, Anderson Dias Silveira, Thais Murias Jardim
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of controlled-released nitrogen fertiliser on yield-scaled greenhouse gas emissions in rice paddies in southern Brazil. It found that CRNF and common urea had similar effects on rice yields and greenhouse gas emissions in the subtropical environment.
Article
Soil Science
Lucas Antonio Telles Rodrigues, Jeferson Dieckow, Sandro Giacomini, Anai Sangiovo Ottonelli, Geam Pedro Pesenatto Zorzo, Cimelio Bayer
Summary: Research shows that diversified cropping systems with high input crop residues can enhance carbon sequestration in no-till soils. Although there are limitations to carbon stabilization capacity in the topsoil, carbon accumulation continues in non-saturated labile fractions and non-saturated fine silt plus clay-size fractions in deeper layers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caroline Amadori, Jeferson Dieckow, Josileia Acordi Zanatta, Anibal de Moraes, Mohammad Zaman, Cimelio Bayer
Summary: This study evaluated soil nitrous oxide (N2O) and methane (CH4) emissions from integrated farming systems. The results showed that integrated systems had lower soil N2O emissions compared to livestock systems. The seasonal variations of precipitation were the driving factors of N2O and CH4 emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
M. G. Veloso, D. A. Angers, M. H. Chantigny, C. Bayer
Summary: No-tillage and legume cover cropping can promote carbon accumulation and stabilization in highly weathered subtropical agricultural soils. Both practices result in the accumulation of plant-derived carbohydrates in the surface soil layer, and conservation management methods can also increase carbon content in deeper soil layers.
Article
Soil Science
Filipe Selau Carlos, Flavio A. O. Camargo, Elio Marcolin, Murilo G. Veloso, Rodrigo Schimitt Fernandes, Cimelio Bayer
Summary: The research found that no-tillage promotes carbon accumulation in subtropical paddy rice soils, with an annual increase rate of 0.41 Mg ha(-1) in SOC stocks compared to traditional tillage. Rice grain yield doubled over the 24-year period, reaching 12 Mg ha(-1) in the last crop season. Despite lower yield in most crop seasons, the no-tillage system showed a slight advantage in terms of yield stability and profitability compared to conventional and pre-germinated tillage systems.
Article
Forestry
Jackson Freitas Brilhante de Sao Jose, Mauricio Roberto Cherubin, Luciano Kayser Vargas, Bruno Brito Lisboa, Josileia Acordi Zanatta, Elias Frank Araujo, Cimelio Bayer
Summary: This study assessed the effects of different intensity Eucalyptus harvest residue management on soil quality and forest productivity. The results indicated that removing Eucalyptus harvest residues from sandy soils can have adverse impacts on soil quality and forest productivity.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Felipe Bratti, Jorge Luiz Locatelli, Ricardo Henrique Ribeiro, Marcos Renan Besen, Jeferson Dieckow, Cimelio Bayer, Jonatas Thiago Piva
Summary: Meeting global demands for primary resources without harming environmental sustainability has become a challenge in recent decades. Integrated crop-livestock systems (ICLs) are widely considered a promising strategy, but there is limited knowledge about pasture management, optimal fertilizer rates, and the effects of livestock on soil processes, especially in subtropical climate regions.
Article
Microbiology
Jackson Freitas Brilhante de Sao Jose, Marcos Andre Santos Hernandes, Camila Gazolla Volpiano, Bruno Brito Lisboa, Anelise Beneduzi, Cimelio Bayer, Augusto Arlindo Simon, Jeferson de Oliveira, Luciane Maria Pereira Passaglia, Luciano Kayser Vargas
Summary: This study evaluated the diversity and symbiotic efficiency of rhizobia nodulating black wattle in commercial planting areas in southern Brazil. The results showed that certain rhizobia strains significantly improved the growth of black wattle seedlings, proving their effectiveness under production conditions.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Lucas Antonio Telles Rodrigues, Sandro J. Giacomini, Jeferson Dieckow, Mauricio R. Cherubin, Anai Sangiovo Ottonelli, Cimelio Bayer
Summary: The study found that the stabilization of C in the surface soil layers of long-term no-till systems is affected by the C saturation deficit in MAOM, as well as the quality of the added litter. When the C stabilization in MAOM is low, C tends to accumulate in relatively stable forms in labile and intra-aggregate fractions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rosangela Silva Goncalves Nunes, Alisson de Mello Deloss, Rosane Martinazzo, Adilson Luis Bamberg, Carlos Augusto Posser Silveira, Cimelio Bayer, Daiane Carvalho dos Santos, Frederico Costa Beber Vieira
Summary: The objective of this study was to investigate the viability of using retorted oil shale as urea coating to reduce N losses by ammonia volatilization. The results showed that using retorted oil shale-coated urea significantly decreased the ammonia volatilization-induced N losses without increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Marthin Zang, Paulo Cesar do Nascimento, Cimelio Bayer, Ibanor Anghinoni, Cezar de Toni, Edsleine Ribeiro Silva, Gustavo Vodzik, Cassio Martinez
Summary: An on-farm assessment was conducted to investigate the impact of pre-germinated rice intensification on the chemical and physical characteristics of subtropical soils in Southern Brazil. The study found that this type of rice production caused soil degradation, with Histosols being the most affected. It is recommended to minimize the intensity of rice production in order to prevent soil degradation, and increasing the input of crop residues through cover crops or pastures can help maintain soil carbon and nitrogen stocks and nutrient cycling.
Article
Biology
Kelly Cristine da Silva Rodrigues-Honda, Camila Fernanda de Oliveira Junkes, Julio Cesar de Lima, Vinicius de Abreu Waldow, Fernando Souza Rocha, Tanise Luisa Sausen, Cimelio Bayer, Edson Talamini, Arthur Germano Fett-Neto
Summary: Pine resin represents a sustainable source of various industrial products and can significantly contribute to carbon sequestration in planted pine forests. A detailed study showed that resin tapping from pine plantations can result in considerable annual increments in carbon stocks, making it an important component to consider in carbon sequestration assessments.
Article
Soil Science
Osmar Henrique de Castro Pias, Cristian Andrei Welter, Tales Tiecher, Mauricio Roberto Cherubin, Joao Pedro Moro Flores, Lucas Aquino Alves, Cimelio Bayer
Summary: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the main factors influencing common bean response to N management in no-till (NT) areas in Brazil. The results showed that soil organic matter content and preceding crop were the main factors affecting the response of common bean grain yield to N fertilization and the choice of N dose. The analysis also revealed that seed inoculation and split N applications of common urea should be recommended in NT soils in Brazil.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIA DO SOLO
(2022)
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)
