Article
Soil Science
Jordon Wade, Chongyang Li, Mirjam M. Pulleman, Grace Trankina, Skye A. Wills, Andrew J. Margenot
Summary: The study found that using a fixed soil organic carbon (SOC) mass can lead to more consistent reduction of permanganate, but also results in a wider range of POXC values across different soils. While using a fixed SOC mass may improve the consistency of results, it can also decrease the repeatability compared to using a fixed soil mass.
Article
Forestry
Xiaoni Wu, Denggao Fu, Changqun Duan, Gongning Huang, Huaye Shang
Summary: Vegetation type has a significant impact on soil organic carbon storage. This study investigated the changes in soil organic carbon fractions and their driving factors for different vegetation restoration types. The results showed that the concentrations of soil organic carbon fractions were strongly influenced by vegetation types and soil depths. Soil biochemical and physicochemical processes were identified as important mechanisms contributing to soil organic carbon persistence.
Article
Soil Science
Thilde Bech Bruun, Casey M. Ryan, Andreas de Neergaard, Nicholas J. Berry
Summary: The study found that intensification of shifting cultivation in northern Laos did not lead to a decline in soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. Instead, the SOC stock under fallows in the intensive rotation category was significantly larger than under the extensive rotation category, likely due to inputs of dead root biomass from slashed vegetation. Additionally, fallow sites under intensive rotation had higher contents of permanganate oxidizable carbon (PDXC) in the topsoil compared to active fields, indicating the immediate effects of decreased litter input during cultivation periods.
Article
Plant Sciences
Toby Una, Juan Hernandez, Anna Beebe, Sally Brown
Summary: This study measured the impacts of residuals-based soil amendments on soil health and vegetable yield for three urban soils. Results showed that amendment addition increased total C and N, reduced bulk density, and increased infiltration rates. Plant yield was similar to or less than fertilized controls for two soils. However, the greenhouse trial showed that all amendments resulted in increased yield in the most disturbed soil. The study demonstrates the efficacy of residuals-based amendments for restoring health and productivity to disturbed urban soils.
URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hao He, Mengwen Peng, Weidan Lu, Sibo Ru, Zhenan Hou, Junhua Li
Summary: Organic fertilizer substitution technology effectively mitigates the adverse effects of excessive synthetic fertilizer application and promotes soil organic carbon sequestration. This study showed that organic fertilizer substitution increased soil organic carbon content and improved soil quality. The findings provide guidance for sustainable agricultural practices.
Article
Soil Science
Amanda Weidhuner, Anastacia Hanauer, Ronald Krausz, Stephen J. Crittenden, Karla Gage, Amir Sadeghpour
Summary: The study found that no tillage can improve soil structure and increase soil carbon, but alternating between no-till and deep-tillage may affect soil aggregation and carbon accumulation. Periodic deep-tillage can be as detrimental to soil structure as yearly reduced tillage, if not more.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fanrong Meng, Xiaomei Yang, Michel Riksen, Violette Geissen
Summary: This study found that biodegradable microplastics (Bio-MPs) had a stronger impact on the dynamics of soil carbon and nitrogen cycling, posing potential threats to agroecosystems.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Rafeza Begum, Mohammad M. R. Jahangir, Mohammad Jahiruddin, Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Shaikh M. Bokhtiar, Khandakar R. Islam
Summary: Long-term reduced tillage and residue management have profound consequences on soil TOC quality and dynamics, especially in terms of improved soil quality and increased labile C pools.
Article
Soil Science
Chenhui Li, Kristen S. Veum, Keith W. Goyne, Marcio R. Nunes, Veronica Acosta-Martinez
Summary: The study found that prairie reconstruction can increase soil aggregation, total organic carbon, total nitrogen, active carbon and nitrogen, and mineralizable carbon and nitrogen in the first 8 years post-reconstruction, making the soil more similar to levels in a remnant prairie. However, from 8 to 13 years post-reconstruction, the number of soil health indicators declined, possibly due to historical land use, improvement of prairie reconstruction and management strategies, and ecological processes related to succession.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Carlos A. A. Alexandre, Rui Bajouco, Jacqueline D. S. Leal, Jose O. Peca, Antonio B. Dias
Summary: Composted organic materials, specifically olive leaves combined with sheep manure, were tested as soil amendments in a hedged olive grove in Portugal. The amendments significantly increased soil organic matter and fertility, with the highest dosage showing the most remarkable results. Certain soil properties, such as total nitrogen, carbon content, phosphorus, and zinc, experienced significant increases after one or two years of application. The compost also improved the soil's carbon stock and pH levels.
Article
Forestry
Fernanda C. C. Oliveira, Allan Bacon, Thomas R. Fox, Eric J. Jokela, Michael B. Kane, Timothy A. Martin, Asko Noormets, C. Wade Ross, Jason Vogel, Daniel Markewitz
Summary: The study shows that permanganate oxidizable carbon (POXC) can be used as an indicator to monitor the impacts of silvicultural practices on soil properties. POXC concentration decreases with soil depth and is positively correlated with soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen, and mass of soil woody detritus. However, the effects of silvicultural practices on POXC concentration vary across different sites, with herbicide treatments showing a significant decrease in POXC compared to control plots.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Jing Huang, Asmund Rinnan, Thilde Bech Bruun, Tine Engedal, Sander Bruun
Summary: Permanganate oxidizable carbon (POXC) is a sub-pool of labile soil organic carbon (SOC) that can be oxidized by potassium permanganate (KMnO4). Prediction of POXC using FTIR-photoacoustic spectroscopy (FTIR-PAS) is mainly based on its high correlation with SOC. Unique spectral features of POXC were identified and four dominant peaks were found to represent the POXC fingerprint in the FTIR-PAS spectra.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ruixue Guo, Shengnan Zhang, Xuejing Xiao, Yeping Liang, Zunyao Wang, Ruijuan Qu
Summary: This study investigates the activation of photocoupled permanganate (PM) by infrared light and its enhanced oxidation efficiency. The results show that infrared light can effectively activate PM and increase the degradation rate of organic pollutants. The use of infrared coupled PM system in water treatment shows excellent degradation performance, especially in natural waters.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Sutie Xu, Sindhu Jagadamma, Amanda J. Ashworth, Surendra Singh, Phillip R. Owens, Philip A. Moore
Summary: Soil organic carbon (SOC) is crucial in pasture agroecosystem and is influenced by management practices like manure application and grazing intensity. This study investigated the impact of 13 years of different pasture management practices on SOC content and aggregation. Results showed that rotationally grazed pastures with organic manure had higher PDXC than unfertilized areas, and rotational grazing promoted the formation of large macroaggregates.
Article
Soil Science
Tvisha Martin, Christine D. Sprunger
Summary: Soil aggregates play a crucial role in soil carbon sequestration and provide a habitat for microorganisms, including nematodes. Yet, little is known about the interactions between nematode community composition and soil carbon cycling across different aggregate fractions. This study aimed to investigate the effects of soil type and tillage intensity on nematode community distribution and their relationship with labile carbon pools. The results showed that soil type influenced the distribution of nematode feeding groups across different aggregate fractions, while tillage intensity had no significant effect. The correlation analyses revealed that predator-omnivore nematodes and permanganate oxidizable carbon were positively correlated in clay soils but not in silt loam soils. These findings highlight the importance of predator-prey dynamics and soil type in soil carbon accumulation and cycling.
Article
Soil Science
Jordon Wade, Gabriel Maltais-Landry, Dawn E. Lucas, Giulia Bongiorno, Timothy M. Bowles, Francisco J. Calderon, Steve W. Culman, Rachel Daughtridge, Jessica G. Ernakovich, Steven J. Fonte, Dinh Giang, Bethany L. Herman, Lindsey Guan, Julie D. Jastrow, Bryan H. H. Loh, Courtland Kelly, Meredith E. Mann, Roser Matamala, Elizabeth A. Miernicki, Brandon Peterson, Mirjam M. Pulleman, Kate M. Scow, Sieglinde S. Snapp, Vanessa Thomas, Xinyi Tu, Daoyuan Wang, Nicolas A. Jelinski, Garrett C. Liles, Felipe H. Barrios-Masias, Devin A. Rippner, Maria L. Silveira, Andrew J. Margenot
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mark E. Caulfield, Steven J. Fonte, Pablo Tittonell, Steven J. Vanek, Stephen Sherwood, Pedro Oyarzun, Ross Mary Borja, Sam Dumble, Jeroen C. J. Groot
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Courtland Kelly, Meagan Schipanski, Boris Kondratieff, Lucretia Sherrod, Joel Schneekloth, Steven J. Fonte
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Soil Science
Nora E. Flynn, Louise H. Comas, Catherine E. Stewart, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: The study found that deficit irrigation alters root growth and soil microbial community structure, potentially impacting SOC storage and overall agroecosystem function.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Jinhua Liu, Francisco J. Calderon, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: This study in the central Great Plains of North America investigated the potential of composted beef manure in restoring soil organic matter and function, proving that compost can improve soil structure and carbon stabilization. Additionally, the cropping system and rotation phase are crucial factors to consider for long-term soil organic matter management.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Lisa Eash, Abdel F. Berrada, Kathleen Russell, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: Cover crops in semiarid regions can have significant impacts on soil water availability and nitrogen levels, potentially leading to reduced yields of cash crops. The decomposition of residue is limited by water availability, making soil water recharge dependent on unpredictable precipitation patterns.
Article
Soil Science
Courtland Kelly, Michelle L. Haddix, Patrick F. Byrne, M. Francesca Cotrufo, Meagan M. Schipanski, Cynthia M. Kallenbach, Matthew D. Wallenstein, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: The study found that different wheat genotypes exhibited varying patterns of root C allocation, influencing nitrogen cycling. Thicker roots released more C into soil, enhancing nitrogen mineralization and microbial biomass, which in turn increased nitrogen cycling enzyme activity and residue nitrogen uptake by wheat. Microbial community structure was strongly correlated with root C allocation patterns, with certain genera showing strong relationships with root C deposition and nitrogen uptake.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Katherin Meza, Steven J. Vanek, Yulissa Sueldo, Edgar Olivera, Raul Ccanto, Maria Scurrah, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: Improved forage-based fallows using grass-legume mixtures have the potential to address soil degradation issues in the Andean highlands. A pot study revealed significant overyielding in grass-legume bicultures compared to monocultures, with grass growth playing a bigger role in driving overyielding. Combining key functional groups, such as grasses and legumes, offers great promise for developing improved fallows to support soil health and productivity in Andean agroecosystems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nora E. Flynn, Catherine E. Stewart, Louise H. Comas, Stephen J. Del Grosso, Cassandra Schnarr, Meagan Schipanski, Joseph C. von Fischer, Emily R. Stuchiner, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: Precise water and fertilizer application can increase crop water productivity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture. This study focuses on the effects of regulated deficit irrigation on N2O and CO2 emissions in a drip-fertigated maize system and finds that moderate deficit irrigation can significantly reduce N2O emissions, while extreme deficit irrigation can also reduce CO2 emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Victor Galindo, Carolina Giraldo, Patrick Lavelle, Inge Armbrecht, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: The study found that forests and tree-based agricultural systems may better contribute to the provision of multiple ecosystem services, including biodiversity conservation and hydrologic regulation.
Article
Soil Science
Courtland Kelly, Michelle L. Haddix, Patrick F. Byrne, M. Francesca Cotrufo, Meagan E. Schipanski, Cynthia M. Kallenbach, Matthew D. Wallenstein, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: Implementing soil health-promoting practices has implications for nutrient cycling. Plant belowground carbon allocation patterns affect nutrient cycling through changes to the microbial community, with effects dependent on crop genotype and management practices.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Anna M. Visscher, Steven Vanek, Katherin Meza, Camilla Wellstein, Stefan Zerbe, Raul Ccanto, Edgar Olivera, Jhon Huaraca, Maria Scurrah, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: Trees have significant impacts on ecosystem services and biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. The addition of trees in Andean agroecosystems can greatly enhance carbon storage and soil macrofauna diversity.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Soil Science
Rajan Ghimire, Vesh R. Thapa, Veronica Acosta-Martinez, Meagan Schipanski, Lindsey C. Slaughter, Steven J. Fonte, Manoj K. Shukla, Prakriti Bista, Sangamesh V. Angadi, Maysoon M. Mikha, Olufemi Adebayo, Tess Noble Strohm
Summary: Healthy soils are crucial for sustainable agriculture, but degradation of soil health is a significant challenge in water-limited environments. Soil in arid and semi-arid regions often has low organic matter, fertility, and productivity, making it difficult to build up organic matter. Existing soil health assessment frameworks are not suitable for these environments and a new framework that links soil health with ecosystem functions is needed. The study also discusses management strategies, such as tillage and residue management, organic amendments, and cropping system diversification, for improving soil health in water-limited regions.
Article
Agronomy
Paulina B. Ramirez, Francisco J. Calderon, Merle F. Vigil, Kyle R. Mankin, David Poss, Steven J. Fonte
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the fine-spatial variation of soil properties and their impact on wheat productivity. The results showed that soil nutrients, texture, and subtle topographic changes were critical factors affecting wheat yield. Total carbon (TC) can serve as a reliable proxy for delineating management zones, but developing these zones relying solely on soil information is not straightforward in these soils.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yongcui Lan, Jinliang Wang, Qianwei Liu, Fang Liu, Lanfang Liu, Jie Li, Mengjia Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the five major plateau lake basins in central Yunnan, China, and constructs an ecological security pattern using the source-resistance surface-corridor-pinch point framework. The study simulates land use/cover change in the region and identifies early warning regions where future urban expansion poses a threat to current ecological source areas and corridors.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pingping Huang, Feng Zhao, Bailing Zhou, Kuidong Xu
Summary: This study investigates the distribution of benthic microeukaryotes in the China Seas and finds that they can stride over the ecological barrier of 32 degrees N. The study also highlights the significant influence of depth, temperature, and latitude on communities in the China Seas.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Federico Morelli, Yanina Benedetti, Jesse Stanford, Leszek Jerzak, Piotr Tryjanowski, Paolo Perna, Riccardo Santolini
Summary: Species distribution models (SDMs) are numerical tools used for predicting species' spatial distribution. This study found that ecological characteristics, such as habitat specialization, play a role in improving the accuracy of SDMs.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Xiaoxuan Wu, Hang Liu, Wei Liu
Summary: Global climate change, urbanization, and economic development have increased the need for sustainable human development, urban ecological governance, and low-carbon energy transformation. This study analyzes the green ecological transition in Chengdu based on panel data from 2010 to 2020, exploring its spatiotemporal evolution and key factors. The results show an overall upward trend in Chengdu's green ecological development and positive spatial autocorrelation in certain districts.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Castaldi Simona, Formicola Nicola, Mastrocicco Micol, Morales Rodriguez Carmen, Morelli Raffaella, Prodorutti Daniele, Vannini Andrea, Zanzotti Roberto
Summary: Sustainable agricultural practices are increasingly important for global and national environmental policies and economy. This study compared the sustainability of grape production under integrated and organic management using multiple indicators. The results showed that organic management was more beneficial for most environmental aspects of the agroecosystem compared to integrated management, without affecting grape yield.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Gaia Vaglio Laurin, Alexander Cotrina-Sanchez, Luca Belelli-Marchesini, Enrico Tomelleri, Giovanna Battipaglia, Claudia Cocozza, Francesco Niccoli, Jerzy Piotr Kabala, Damiano Gianelle, Loris Vescovo, Luca Da Ros, Riccardo Valentini
Summary: Phenology monitoring is important for understanding forest functioning and climate impacts. This research compares the phenological behavior of European beech forests using Tree-Talker (TT+) and Sentinel 2 satellite data. The study finds differences in the information derived by the two sensor types, particularly in terms of season length, phenology changepoints, and leaf period variability. TT+ with its higher temporal resolution demonstrates precision in capturing the phenological changepoints, especially when satellite image availability is limited.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Huanhuan Pan, Ziqiang Du, Zhitao Wu, Hong Zhang, Keming Ma
Summary: The land use and cover changes resulting from coal mining activities and ecological restoration have had a significant impact on ecosystem services in mining areas. This study investigates the relationship between ecosystem services and land use intensity in coal mining areas, emphasizing the importance of understanding this interdependence for balanced human-land system development. The research examines the evolving relationship across different reclamation stages in Shanxi, China, using a coupling coordination degree model. The findings suggest the need for timely and judicious reclamation of coalfields, considering the land's bearing capacity.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jingjuan He, Yijun Shi, Lihua Xu, Zhangwei Lu, Mao Feng
Summary: This study examines the spatial interplay between changes in the blue-green spatial distribution and modifications in land surface temperature grades in Shanghai. The findings reveal that the transformation of the blue-green spatial pattern differs between different sectors of the city, and the impact on the thermal environment varies spatially.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yi Xu, Di Zhang, Junqiang Lin, Qidong Peng, Xiaohui Lei, Tiantian Jin, Jia Wang, Ruifang Yuan
Summary: This study analyzed the response relationship between phytoplankton growth and water environmental parameters in the Middle Route of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project in China using long-term monitoring data and machine learning models. The results revealed the differences between monitoring sites and identified the key parameters that affect phytoplankton growth.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2024)
