Article
Chemistry, Organic
Qian Yang, Wanqiu Wang, Yueting Lin, Yuqi Lin, Zhijun Tang, Jing Wang, Jiang Tao, Weihua Tang, Wen Liu
Summary: A S-adenosyl methionine-dependent carboxyl methyltransferase responsible for the formation of the methyl ester moiety in fusarin A has been identified, shedding light on the poorly understood biosynthetic pathway of fusarin A. Additionally, bioactivity assays demonstrate the importance of the methyl ester for fusarin cytotoxicity.
ORGANIC & BIOMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Skaidre Suproniene, Grazina Kadziene, Arman Shamshitov, Agne Versuliene, Donatas Sneideris, Algirdas Ivanauskas, Renata Zvirdauskiene
Summary: The study aimed to assess the influence of different soil tillage systems on the suppression of Fusarium graminearum, a harmful pathogen, by soil fungistasis. Soil samples were collected from a long-term soil tillage experiment and analyzed using real-time qPCR and in vitro assay. The results showed a negative correlation between F. graminearum DNA content and soil fungistasis. The presence of F. graminearum was suppressed by soil fungistasis, but the role of tillage was influenced by other factors.
Article
Agronomy
Runlai Xu, Chenghang Du, Yutian Gao, Xiaohan Zhou, Irsa Ejaz, Jieru Guo, Kunhu Chen, Jun Ma, Yinghua Zhang, Zhimin Wang, Zhencai Sun
Summary: In this study, the impact of different watering regimes on the microbial community and disease severity of wheat crown rot was investigated. It was found that a well-watered pattern during grain filling reduced the disease index, and the bacterial community in the well-watered and late-drought patterns showed higher alpha diversity and more stable structures. The microbial network analysis revealed that the bacterial networks in the well-watered and late-drought patterns were more complex and connected compared to the early-drought pattern. Furthermore, several potential beneficial microbes were enriched under good water conditions, specifically during the heading of late drought and grain filling of well-watered.
Article
Microbiology
Yi Ding, Donald M. Gardiner, Kemal Kazan
Summary: This study analyzed the transcriptome of the fungal pathogen Fusarium graminearum (Fg) during root infection of model cereal Brachypodium distachyon (Bd). The study revealed both shared and unique infection strategies employed by Fg during colonization of different host tissues. The role of deoxynivalenol (DON), a well-known virulence factor, during root infection was also explored.
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Amy M. Baetsen-Young, Grazieli Araldi Da Silva, Yuba R. Kandel, Janette L. Jacobs, Adam M. Byrne, Daren S. Mueller, Damon L. Smith, Albert U. Tenuta, Kiersten A. Wise, Brad Day, Martin Chilvers
Summary: The study investigated the quantitative colonization of Fusarium virguliforme in corn and soybean roots under different tillage and residue management practices. Results showed that tillage practices had inconsistent effects on F. virguliforme root colonization and sudden death syndrome foliar symptoms, while residue management did not alter root colonization of corn or soybean by F. virguliforme.
Article
Plant Sciences
John Francis Haidoulis, Paul Nicholson
Summary: The transcriptome responses to Fusarium head blight (FHB) and Fusarium root rot (FRR) in small-grain cereals are different, with genes associated with receptor signalling, cell-wall modification, and auxin biosynthesis generally upregulated in FHB or downregulated in FRR. However, genes involved in jasmonic acid and ethylene biosynthesis and signalling, and antimicrobial production show similar differential expression in response to infection in both tissues. Fusarium graminearum modulates its transcriptome differently in response to different tissues of the same host.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Kang Zhang, Liming Wang, Helong Si, Hao Guo, Jianhu Liu, Jiao Jia, Qianfu Su, Yanbo Wang, Jinping Zang, Jihong Xing, Jingao Dong
Summary: In this study, the microbial diversity and composition in maize rhizosphere soil were investigated. It was found that Fusarium stalk rot caused by F. graminearum can reduce the abundance and diversity of rhizosphere microbial community, and shift the diversity of microorganisms. Furthermore, a bacterial strain, Bacillus siamensis GL-02, showed significant inhibition on F. graminearum and could potentially be used as a biocontrol agent for maize stalk rot.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Valliappan Karuppiah, Zhixiang Lu, Xinhua Wang, Yaqian Li, Jie Chen
Summary: This study found that Trichoderma asperellum can effectively inhibit the growth of Fusarium graminearum and increase maize yield by upregulating the expression of defense-related genes and signal transduction pathways, as well as degrading mycotoxins through the upregulation of the UDPglucuronosyltransferase (UGT) gene.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mladen Petres, Jovana Hrustic, Natasa Vucinic, Li-Jun Ma, Dilay Hazal Ayhan, Mila Grahovac
Summary: Genome assemblies of the apple rot pathogens Fusarium graminearum and F. avenaceum were reported, providing valuable resources for understanding plant-microbe interaction in stored apple rot disease.
MOLECULAR PLANT-MICROBE INTERACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Longfei Wu, Rudolph Fredua-Agyeman, Stephen E. Strelkov, Kan-Fa Chang, Sheau-Fang Hwang
Summary: This study aimed to detect quantitative trait loci (QTL) conferring partial resistance to Fusarium root rot and wilting in field pea. The study identified stable QTL and significant digenic epistatic interactions, which are important for breeding disease-resistant pea varieties and developing markers.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Zerka Rashid, Veerendra Babu, Shyam Sundar Sharma, Pradeep Kumar Singh, Sudha Krishnan Nair
Summary: This study identified a key genomic region associated with resistance to Fusarium stalk rot (FSR) in maize through genome-wide association study (GWAS) and QTL mapping. The identified region was found to overlap with previously reported QTLs for other stalk rots, suggesting the possibility of controlling broad-spectrum resistance for post-flowering stalk rot (PFSR).
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Xinyue Cai, Honghai Zhao, Chen Liang, Min Li, Runjin Liu
Summary: The study showed that the combination of AMF + Trichoderma + PGPR is the most effective in promoting resistance to TFCRR in tomato, leading to improved growth and yield. Metabolome analysis revealed that symbiotic microbes could regulate the metabolites in tomato plants, affecting their growth and disease resistance.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Muhammd Naeem, Maira Munir, Hongju Li, Muhammad Ali Raza, Chun Song, Xiaoling Wu, Gulshan Irshad, Muhammad Hyder Bin Khalid, Wenyu Yang, Xiaoli Chang
Summary: This study elucidated the pathogenesis mechanism of Fusarium graminearum causing root rot on soybean through transcriptomic analysis, revealing the expression patterns of DEGs at different inoculation time points and their enrichment in relevant pathways.
Article
Soil Science
Meng Li, Peng He, Xiao-Li Guo, Xingyi Zhang, Lu-Jun Li
Summary: This study investigated the impact of conservation tillage on the diversity and composition of soil bacterial community using high-throughput sequencing technology and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that no tillage significantly increased microbial diversity in the topsoil and altered the composition of the bacterial community, correlating with changes in soil physical-chemical properties. Tillage and depth explained a large portion of the bacterial diversity and composition, with indirect effects on soil properties like bulk density, pH, and organic carbon. The findings highlight the importance of soil physical-chemical properties in shaping the soil bacterial community under conservation tillage practices.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Shanshan Xie, Lin Jiang, Qin Wu, Wenkun Wan, Yutian Gan, Lingling Zhao, Jiajia Wen
Summary: Bacillus spp. can enhance plant growth and act as a biocontrol agent. This study shows that maize root exudates can recruit Bacillus amyloliquefaciens OR2-30 after Fusarium graminearum infection, and OR2-30 suppresses F. graminearum growth by producing lipopeptides (iturins) to protect maize.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhiqiang Pu, Huimu Wang, Zhen Liu, Jianqiang Yi, Shiguang Wu
Summary: In this article, a novel method called AERL is proposed to address complex interaction and communication issues in multi agent cooperation. The method utilizes attention mechanism and parameter sharing to achieve effective and robust performance, as demonstrated in simulation experiments in three representative scenarios.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zheng Xu, Ru Liu, Liping Guo, Ziyi Gao, Zicheng Gao, Xiaowei Liu, Jieyun Li, Bin Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This scientometric investigation provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and emerging research trends in bibliotherapy. The study identifies the leading countries and institutions in the field and highlights the hot topics of research, such as depression and anxiety. The findings of this study serve as a valuable reference for researchers in the field of bibliotherapy.
PSYCHOLOGY HEALTH & MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Qin, Meixuan Li, Jiani Han, Gecheng Cui, Weiping Du, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study explored the research hotspots and trends of Kinesio Taping in the past decade through bibliometric analysis. The results revealed that pain relief, sports injury prevention and treatment, and proprioception enhancement for improved postural control were important research areas in the field of Kinesio Taping.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Wei Shi, Yan-xia Pan, Ya-feng Zhang, Rui Hu, Xin-ping Wang
Summary: Water redistribution has a profound impact on the function of dryland ecosystems. Biological soil crusts (BSCs or biocrusts), which cover a large portion of arid land soil surface, have conflicting effects on water redistribution at a regional scale. This study clarified the effects of different biocrusts on soil hydraulic properties in the Tengger Desert. The results showed that biocrusts significantly altered soil hydraulic properties, including water holding capacity, soil hydrophobicity, water sorptivity, and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity. Understanding the role of biocrusts in hydraulic properties can help improve our understanding of soil water distribution, movement, and retention in the area.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xuhui Liu, Xiaoxiao Deng, Weilong Kong, Tong Sun, Yangsheng Li
Summary: Using genomics resources, we found that hybridization can significantly increase rice yield, especially by combining specific genotypes to increase grain number per panicle (GNPP).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Qian Wang, Ruifeng Liu, Qiuning Zhang, Hongtao Luo, Xun Wu, Tianqi Du, Yanliang Chen, Mingyu Tan, Zhiqiang Liu, Shilong Sun, Kehu Yang, Jinhui Tian, Xiaohu Wang
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biological effects of cancer stem cells (CSCs) irradiated by charged particle, including proliferation, invasion, migration, and changes in the molecular level. The results showed that CSCs have obvious radio-resistance compared with non-CSCs, and charged particle irradiation or in combination with drugs could overcome this resistance, specifically manifested in inhibiting CSCs' proliferation, invasion, migration, and causing more and harder to repair DNA double-stranded breaks (DSB) of CSCs.
JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Yan Wang, Nan Chen, Kangle Guo, Yanfei Li, Fenfen E, Chaoqun Yang, Xue Shang, Xiuxia Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study evaluated and mapped the reporting and methodological quality of network meta-analysis (NMA) on acupuncture. The reporting quality of NMAs was found to be moderate, but the methodological quality was very low, especially for Chinese studies. Future NMAs, especially those from China, need to improve their reporting and methodological quality further.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bei Pan, Long Ge, Honghao Lai, Liangying Hou, Chen Tian, Qi Wang, Kelu Yang, Yao Lu, Hongfei Zhu, Mengting Li, Deren Wang, Xiuxia Li, Yuqing Zhang, Ya Gao, Ming Liu, Guowu Ding, Jinhui Tian, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of different drugs for treating insomnia. The results showed that non-benzodiazepines, antidepressants, and orexin receptor antagonists may have positive effects on improving total sleep time, sleep onset latency, and wake time after sleep onset. The choice of insomnia drugs should consider the individual's insomnia phenotype, as well as the safety and tolerability of each drug.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bei Pan, Honghao Lai, Ning Ma, Dan Li, Xiyuan Deng, Xiaoman Wang, Qian Zhang, Qiuyu Yang, Qi Wang, Hongfei Zhu, Mengting Li, Xiao Cao, Jinhui Tian, Long Ge, Kehu Yang
Summary: Through a systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 cohort studies, it was found that an increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of breast, colorectal, biliary tract, and prostate cancer. Increased consumption of artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs) per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of leukemia. Increased consumption of 100% fruit juice per 250 mL/day was associated with a higher risk of overall cancer, melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and thyroid cancer. There were linear dose-response associations between SSBs consumption and breast and kidney cancer, and between ASBs and fruit juices consumption and pancreatic cancer.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Ying Che, Tingting Lu, Tianming Wang, Hairong Zhao, Xulin Song, Qing Zhan, Chengzu Zhang, Haibang Pan, Kehu Yang, Bo Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of head-of-bed elevation on patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). The results showed that elevating the head of the bed by 30 degrees can significantly reduce intracranial pressure (ICP), but did not have statistical differences on cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and disability at 90 days. Therefore, head-of-bed elevation of 30 degrees may be an effective noninvasive nursing practice for the prognosis and rehabilitation of ABI patients.
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE NURSING
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Meng Xu, Chen Tian, Yong Wang, Shanshan Liang, Yiyun Wang, Xiuxia Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study conducted an umbrella review to summarize the evidence of associations between Pilates and multiple health outcomes, and evaluated the strength and validity of these associations. It found that Pilates can reduce body mass index and body fat percentage, relieve pain and disability, and improve sleep quality and balance. However, the certainty of the evidence was mostly low, and further high quality randomized controlled trials are needed to support these promising findings.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2023)
Review
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Meng Xu, Chaoqun Yang, Tao Nian, Chen Tian, Liying Zhou, Yanan Wu, Yanfei Li, Xinxin Deng, Xiuxia Li, Kehu Yang
Summary: This study examines the adverse effects of acupuncture and finds that there are various types of adverse reactions, but the symptoms are mild. However, most of the included studies have low quality, indicating a need for further randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews to comprehensively analyze acupuncture-related adverse events.
Review
Emergency Medicine
Qi Zhou, Wenbo Meng, Yanhan Ren, Qinyuan Li, Marja A. Boermeester, Peter Muli Nthumba, Jennifer Rickard, Bobo Zheng, Hui Liu, Qianling Shi, Siya Zhao, Zijun Wang, Xiao Liu, Zhengxiu Luo, Kehu Yang, Yaolong Chen, Robert G. Sawyer
Summary: This study reviewed the effectiveness of intraoperative peritoneal lavage (IOPL) with saline in patients with intra-abdominal infections (IAIs). The findings suggest that IOPL with saline does not significantly reduce the risk of mortality, intra-abdominal abscess, incisional surgical site infection, postoperative complication, reoperation, and readmission when compared to non-IOPL. Therefore, routine use of IOPL with saline in patients with IAIs is not supported.
WORLD JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mingao Zhou, Yifei Jiang, Xuhui Liu, Weilong Kong, Chenhao Zhang, Jian Yang, Simin Ke, Yangsheng Li
Summary: The CYP76 subfamily, which belongs to the CYP superfamily, is crucial for phytohormone biosynthesis and response to environmental stresses in plants. Genome-wide analysis of the CYP76 subfamily in seven AA genome species revealed three groups, with Group 1 having the largest number of members. Analysis of cis-acting elements showed a high number of elements related to jasmonic acid and light response. Gene duplication analysis indicated expansion mainly through SD/WGD and tandem forms, with strong purifying selection during evolution. Expression pattern analysis showed that OsCYP76s exhibit restricted expression patterns in leaves and roots. qRT-PCR analysis of CYP76s under abiotic stresses revealed specific response patterns and functional divergence between japonica and indica rice. These findings provide valuable insights into the functional diversity and evolution of the CYP76 subfamily and have implications for improving stress tolerance and agronomic traits in rice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xuping Song, Yan Ma, Jing Tang, Jiali Peng, Yue Hu, Yunze Han, Xinyu Fu, Xufei Luo, Xiuxia Li, Long Ge, Kehu Yang, Yaolong Chen
Summary: This study analyzed the trends and gaps in evidence of health effects on pollutants and extreme temperatures through evidence mapping, and conducted a cross-sectional survey on the use of GRADE in systematic reviews or meta-analyses. The results showed that GRADE is not widely used in these evaluations, and the certainty of evidence is generally low.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(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)
