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Engineering, Environmental
G. Ratie, Z. Vankova, D. Baragano, R. Liao, A. Sipkova, J. R. Gallego, V Chrastny, S. Lewandowska, S. Ding, M. Komarek
Summary: The remobilization of metals in contaminated soils is a threat to humans and ecosystems. This study investigated possible remobilization processes in different types of soil and land uses by coupling isotope data and leachability. The results showed that the Zn and Cd isotope systems can be used to decipher the mechanisms behind the remobilization processes.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Yanlong Chen, Huizi Mi, Yuhan Zhang, Gengyuan Zhang, Cui Li, Yin Ye, Ranran Zhang, Jianglan Shi, Zhonghui Li, Xiaohong Tian, Yuheng Wang
Summary: The application of ZnEDTA fertilizer for three years showed better results in wheat Zn biofortification and increased Zn availability in soil compared to ZnSO4 application. Additionally, ZnEDTA application altered the bacterial community composition and reduced enzyme activities in soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoli Hui, Laichao Luo, Donglin Huang, Ming Huang, Sen Wang, Jairo A. Palta, Zhaohui Wang
Summary: Plastic sheet mulching has been found to increase wheat grain yield but decrease grain zinc concentration, affecting zinc bioavailability. Therefore, a rational nitrogen fertilizer strategy should be considered under plastic sheet mulching to improve zinc concentration in wheat grain.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Dorota Pikula, Olga Ciotucha
Summary: Understanding the transformation processes of organic matter in soil is crucial for managing soil organic carbon dynamics. This study found that both crop rotation and manure fertilization had significant effects on soil organic matter fractions and humus humification index. Additionally, mineral nitrogen fertilization and pH conditions also played a role in the composition of humus compounds in the soil.
Article
Soil Science
Thiago A. Formentini, Isabelle Basile-Doelsch, Samuel Legros, Daniel Borschneck, Julia S. Venzon, Adilson Pinheiro, Cristovao V. S. Fernandes, Fabio J. K. Mallmann, Milton da Veiga, Emmanuel Doelsch
Summary: The application of Zn-rich livestock manure to agricultural soils affects the distribution of Zn within the soil matrix, with interactions between Zn and different soil constituents. Soil density fractionation revealed changes in Zn speciation and associations with organic and mineral-rich fractions in response to long-term pig slurry applications.
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Agronomy
Zhe Han, Chengqian Di, Muhammad Khashi u Rahman, Danmei Gao, Fengzhi Wu, Kai Pan
Summary: The study found that repeated application of rice straw can improve soil properties, suppress soil-borne diseases, and alter bacterial community composition.
Article
Environmental Studies
Iwona Makuch-Pietras, Anna Wojcikowska-Kapusta
Summary: The research aimed to demonstrate the distribution, bioavailability, and total forms of Zn in soils from domestic gardens and family allotment gardens in six cities in south-eastern Poland. Results showed that sandy soils had higher levels of total Zn, and organic matter played a significant role in binding the analyzed metals in soil.
Article
Agronomy
Gideon Ramtahal, Pathmanathan Umaharan, Carisa Davis, Corey Roberts, Anand Hanuman, Leon Ali
Summary: The application of soil amendments using injection method was more effective in reducing Cd accumulation in cacao leaves.
Article
Agronomy
Han Yan, Wei Fan, Jinggui Wu
Summary: The application of organic materials promotes the accumulation of soil carbon and enhances biodiversity conservation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohsin Mahmood, Tianwei Xu, Waqas Ahmed, Jie Yang, Jiannan Li, Sajid Mehmood, Wenjie Liu, Jiechang Weng, Weidong Li
Summary: An adequate phosphorus supply in the rhizosphere is essential for plant growth, and soil depth and parent materials have an impact on phosphorus distribution. Studying the relationship between soil type formed by different parent materials and phosphorus uptake and fractions is important.
Article
Agronomy
Wiqar Ahmad, Zhiyou Zou, Muhammad Awais, Fazal Munsif, Aziz Khan, Jaya Nepal, Masood Ahmad, Sultan Akbar, Ijaz Ahmad, Muhammad Shahid Khan, Zahid Qamar, Haroon Khan
Summary: Zinc (Zn) deficiency in alkaline calcareous soil is a major problem affecting cereal yield and quality. Conventional Zn fertilizer application is inefficient in such soils, but using oxozinc nanofiber (ZnONF) can improve wheat growth and Zn use efficiency. ZnONF can be applied through foliar spray, seed coating, or seed priming, and it is more effective than ZnSO4 fertilizer. Combining ZnONF with ZnSO4 further enhances crop Zn accumulation and grain Zn biofortification. In conclusion, different application modes of ZnONF can be recommended for wheat biofortification in Zn deficient calcareous soils.
Article
Agronomy
Ruizhi Xia, Jun Zhou, Yazhu Mi, Hongbiao Cui, Hailong Liu, Kaixin Hu, Jing Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the contribution of dry and wet-deposited trace metals to rice plants through foliar and root uptake. The results show that foliar uptake of wet- and dry-deposited Cu, Zn, and Pb plays an important role in their accumulation in rice plants, with contributions ranging from 44-47%, 23-25%, and 35-37% in rice grains, respectively. The study also finds that rice leaves cannot directly take up atmospheric As and the deposited As can only accumulate in rice through root uptake. Furthermore, the trace metals in atmospheric deposition show high mobility, significantly increasing the bioavailable trace metal fractions in surface soils and soil solutions.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Quanyi Hu, Tianqi Liu, Huina Ding, Lijin Guo, Chengfang Li, Yang Jiang, Cougui Cao
Summary: The application of nitrogen fertilizers can alter the functional groups of soil organic carbon (SOC) and promote SOC accumulation by increasing soil microbial abundance.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Ziyi Shen, Zhixuan Yu, Lu Xu, Yilin Zhao, Siqiang Yi, Chao Shen, Yimin Wang, Yunlong Li, Wengang Zuo, Chuanhui Gu, Yuhua Shan, Yanchao Bai
Summary: This study investigated the effects of vermicompost application on barley growth and heavy metal accumulation in mudflat salt-affected soil. The results showed that vermicompost application improved the physical and chemical properties of salt-affected soil and increased barley yield. However, it also led to the accumulation of heavy metals in both soil and plants.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qiaogang Yu, Jing Ye, Wanchun Sun, Hui Lin, Qiang Wang, Junwei Ma
Summary: The application of organic materials can increase the content of organic carbon and nitrogen in soil aggregates, especially with a more significant impact on the light fraction, which helps improve soil fertility and maintain the stability of nitrogen and carbon in high-yield rice fields.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2021)
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)
