Review
Environmental Sciences
Dina M. Salama, M. E. Abd El-Aziz, Fatma A. Rizk, M. S. A. Abd Elwahed
Summary: Agriculture is crucial for most developing countries, but with the increasing global population, there is a need to boost agricultural productivity. Nanotechnology is being used to enhance plant productivity, but further research is necessary to understand its impact on the environment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Minghao Zhuang, Yize Liu, Yi Yang, Qingsong Zhang, Hao Ying, Yulong Yin, Zhenling Cui
Summary: The sustainability of China's staple crops faces challenges, with the need for localized strategies to improve. Factors such as crop yield and fertilizer use significantly impact sustainability, which can be enhanced by increasing yield and nutrient-use efficiency.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Ahmed I. I. Abdo, Daolin Sun, Yazheng Li, Jiayue Yang, Mohamed S. S. Metwally, Enas M. W. Abdel-Hamed, Hui Wei, Jiaen Zhang
Summary: Cropland reactive nitrogen losses pose a major challenge to sustainable agricultural intensification, and this study evaluates the environmental impacts in China and discusses mitigation strategies. Results show that inhibitors and subsurface application are recommended for wheat production, while inhibitors and biochar are recommended for maize production. However, there is a lack of environmentally friendly mitigation technologies for rice production.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Santiago Tamagno, Alison J. Eagle, Eileen L. McLellan, Chris van Kessel, Bruce A. Linquist, Jagdish Kumar Ladha, Mark E. Lundy, Cameron M. Pittelkow
Summary: Nitrate leaching from agriculture is a major cause of groundwater contamination and freshwater ecosystem degradation. Analysis of global field studies revealed that rainfall, nitrogen fertilizer rate, and crop nitrogen removal are the most important factors affecting nitrate leaching. To reduce nitrogen losses, science-based management practices should be adopted and tailored to different regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nusrat Yaqoob, Vipin Jain, Zeeshan Atiq, Paritosh Sharma, Carlos Samuel Ramos-Meza, Malik Shahzad Shabbir, Mosab I. Tabash
Summary: The agriculture sector is a crucial driver of economic growth and employment globally. However, changing climate patterns have resulted in shifts in agricultural product demand, with taste, prices, and nutritional value playing significant roles. This study analyzes grain productivity in Pakistan from 1960 to 2020, examining the relationship between consumption and total factor productivity (TFP) for rice, maize, and wheat. The findings reveal a positive relationship between rice consumption and TFP, while wheat and maize show a negative long-term cointegration relationship with their respective productivities.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Diego S. de Medeiros, Danie Martini Sanchotene, Claudete Gindri Ramos, Luis Felipe Silva Oliveira, Carlos H. Sampaio, Rubens Muller Kautzmann
Summary: The concept of remineralizing soils using rock in the form of bran or powder has been defined by Brazilian law, with specific requirements on quality parameters and agronomic efficiency research. The study concludes that silicate rock by-product can be used as a soil fertilizer, potentially providing an environmental solution to soil fertilization problems.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diogo Eberhardt, Robelio Marchao, Herve Quiquampoix, Christine Le Guerneve, Volaniaina Ramaroson, Marie Sauvadet, Takashi Muraoka, Thierry Becquer
Summary: This study found that planting companion crops with maize resulted in higher concentrations of available and labile inorganic phosphorus in soil samples, especially with leguminous species. The proportion and amount of P-Orthophosphate increased, while there was a slight increase in P-Monoester content in P-31 NMR analysis. Overall, the proportion of organic P decreased when a legume companion crop was associated with maize.
JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ahmed I. Abdo, Daolin Sun, El-Sayed E. A. El-Sobky, Hui Wei, Jiaen Zhang
Summary: The study found that ammonia emissions induced by AV had different impacts on yield in rice, maize, and wheat. Different types of nitrogen fertilizers, amendments, and inhibitors also had varying effects on mitigating these impacts. It is suggested to explore more applicable parameters in further research to address these issues.
Article
Plant Sciences
Se-Won Kang, Yong Hwa Cheong, Jin-Ju Yun, Jae-Hyuk Park, Jong-Hwan Park, Dong-Cheol Seo, Ju-Sik Cho
Summary: This study investigated crop productivity, nitrogen use efficiency, and nitrous oxide emissions after biochar and nitrogen fertilizer application in paddy and upland agricultural soils. Biochar was found to improve nitrogen use efficiency and crop growth, while reducing nitrous oxide emissions, indicating its potential for sustainable and productive agriculture practices.
JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Joanne R. Thiessen Martens, Martin H. Entz, Kimberley D. Schneider, Francis Zvomuya, Henry F. Wilson
Summary: The study found that high-rate application of struvite is an effective phosphorus source for wheat and alfalfa-based forage under organic management, showing significant positive effects.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Frank Baffour-Ata, Philip Antwi-Agyei, Elias Nkiaka, Andrew J. Dougill, Alexander K. Anning, Stephen Oppong Kwakye
Summary: Agriculture in Ghana is vulnerable to climate variability, posing a challenge to food security. Research in northern Ghana found a marginal decrease in annual rainfall and a significant increase in temperature, resulting in substantial variability in yields of staple food crops. Temperature, number of dry days, onset, annual rainfall, and cessation were significant factors influencing crop yields. Adaptations such as agricultural diversification and use of drought-tolerant crop varieties are needed to address the impacts of climate change on food production.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Caroline Amadori, Paulo Cesar Conceicao, Carlos Alberto Casali, Lutecia Beatriz dos Santos Canalli, Ademir Calegari, Jeferson Dieckow
Summary: This study aimed to assess the long-term effect of conventional tillage (CT) and no-tillage (NT) combined with winter cover crops on carbon (C) accumulation and stabilization in a clayey Oxisol in Southern Brazil. The results showed that NT after 26 years improved C accumulation and stabilization, mainly in the superficial layer and in particulate organic matter (POM) fractions. Winter cover crops favored the formation and stability of macroaggregates.
Article
Soil Science
Martina Corti, Daniele Cavalli, Nicolo Pricca, Chiara Ferre, Roberto Comolli, Pietro Marino Gallina, Davide Abu El Khair, Giovanni Cabassi
Summary: A novel DSS was developed to determine site-specific cattle manure rates using geophysical methods, near infrared spectroscopy, and multispectral images. The DSS showed high spatial accuracy in applying manure and urea, with minimal reduction in yield and N uptake compared to fixed N management. The potential environmental benefits of the DSS were especially evident in low-yielding areas of the field.
NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Agronomy
Massimo Rippa, Rossella Curcio, Ida Di Mola, Lucia Ottaiano, Eugenio Cozzolino, Mauro Mori, Pasquale Mormile
Summary: Plants, especially cereal crops, are affected by various stresses which reduce their productivity. Climate change, abiotic and biotic stress, including heat, water stress, and pathogens, pose significant challenges to cereal cultivation. In this study, infrared imaging was used to monitor different cereal crops and identify those under higher stress levels. The results can potentially contribute to the development of effective monitoring techniques for cereal crops.
REMOTE SENSING FOR AGRICULTURE, ECOSYSTEMS, AND HYDROLOGY XXIV
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dwi Haryanta, Tatuk Tojibatus Sa'adah, Mochamad Thohiron, Fungki Sri Rejeki
Summary: Converting urban organic waste into liquid organic fertilizer can effectively improve the growth and yield of vegetable crops in urban farming systems. The study found that liquid organic fertilizers from various types of waste contain organic matter and essential nutrients. All liquid organic fertilizer treatments improved the growth and yield of eggplant and Bok Choy, with LOF from blood waste and fish waste showing the highest nutrient levels and yield.
PLANT SCIENCE TODAY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Anne C. Richer-de-Forges, Dominique Arrouays, Songchao Chen, Mercedes Roman Dobarco, Zamir Libohova, Pierre Roudier, Budiman Minasny, Hocine Bourennane
Summary: This study investigated the differences between field texture classes estimated by hand-feel and soil texture determined from laboratory analysis, and identified factors contributing to these differences. The study demonstrated the value of hand-feel texture in expanding soil texture database and supporting the expansion of the national database to inform soil water retention properties.
Article
Soil Science
Denis Angers, Dominique Arrouays, Remi Cardinael, Claire Chenu, Marc Corbeels, Julien Demenois, Mark Farrell, Manuel Martin, Budiman Minasny, Sylvie Recous, Johan Six
Summary: This article highlights the rapid mineralization of organic inputs as an important factor for soil carbon sequestration. The mineralization kinetics of organic inputs are well-known and accounted for in soil organic matter models. Many agronomic practices can significantly contribute to soil organic carbon sequestration. Soil organic carbon sequestration can lead to a win-win situation where agriculture can both contribute to the mitigation of climate change and adapt to it.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Ecology
Shu Kee Lam, Jordan P. Goodrich, Xia Liang, Yujing Zhang, Baobao Pan, Louis A. Schipper, Yiyi Sulaeman, Lee Nelson, Deli Chen
Summary: Conversion of tropical peat swamp forests for industrial plantations and agriculture leads to significant carbon loss. Management practices, such as raising the water table and reducing nitrogen fertilizer inputs, can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Peipei Xue, Budiman Minasny, Alex McBratney, Vanessa Pino, Mario Fajardo, Yu Luo
Summary: Microorganisms play crucial roles in soil processes, and different microbial functional groups control nutrient cycling in soils. This study investigated the environmental and soil factors that drive the distribution of bacterial functional groups involved in soil carbon cycling. The results showed that temperature, rainfall, and soil properties significantly influenced the bacterial functional groups, and agricultural practices also had significant impacts on the composition and responses of these groups.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Cornelia Rumpel, Farshad Amiraslani, Deborah Bossio, Claire Chenu, Magali Garcia Cardenas, Beverley Henry, Alejandro Fuentes Espinoza, Lydie-Stella Koutika, Jagdish Ladha, Beata Emoke Madari, Budiman Minasny, Adesola Olaleye, Saidou Nourou Sall, Yasuhito Shirato, Jean-Francois Soussana, Consuelo Varela-Ortega
REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiao-Lin Sun, Budiman Minasny, Yun-Jin Wu, Hui-Li Wang, Xiao-Hui Fan, Gan -Lin Zhang
Summary: The increase in soil organic carbon (OC) in China over the past two decades suggests that atmospheric carbon dioxide is being sequestered into the soil, mitigating climate change and improving soil health. However, there have also been reports of soil pH decrease nationwide, which may negatively impact soil quality for food production and the environment. This study investigates the relationship between soil OC and pH using large-scale soil survey data from two provinces in China and finds that the changes in OC and pH are significantly correlated, with increased soil nitrogen content as the linking factor. The decrease in pH is particularly significant in the eastern region of China, where soils are more neutral in pH. The study recommends exploring alternative methods of carbon sequestration in soil to avoid potential acidification effects caused by excessive nitrogen application.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Eni Maftu'ah, Ani Susilawati, Yuli Lestari, Vicca Karolinoerita, Mukhlis Mukhlis, Yiyi Sulaeman
Summary: This study examines the application of fertilizer in acid sulfate soil in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The results show that biofertilizer and NPK fertilizer dosage do not interact with soil pH and Al3+. The use of P2 and P3 biofertilizers can significantly increase soybean yields in acid soil tidal lands.
CHILEAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yuxin Ma, Budiman Minasny, Valerie Viaud, Christian Walter, Brendan Malone, Alex McBratney
Summary: Soil organic carbon (SOC) redistribution plays a significant role in affecting soil quality. This study introduces a coupled-model combining RothPC-1 and a soil redistribution model to simulate SOC changes in the Lower Hunter Valley area. Results show that erosion is mainly predicted in upslope areas and deposition in low-lying areas. The study emphasizes the importance of considering soil redistribution in SOC dynamics modeling to avoid overestimation of SOC stocks.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Peipei Xue, Budiman Minasny, Alex McBratney, Neil L. Wilson, Yijia Tang, Yu Luo
Summary: Soil microbial communities are influenced by soil types and land use. This study investigated contrasting soils of natural forest and cropped vineyard in New South Wales, Australia and found that land use affected the bacterial community distribution in the topsoil, while soil types influenced the assembly of microbial communities in the subsoil. The study also revealed a decrease in topsoil organic carbon in the vineyard compared to the forest, which was correlated with changes in C-related genes and potentially accelerated carbon loss.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Andree M. Nenkam, Alexandre M. J. -C. Wadoux, Budiman Minasny, Alex B. McBratney, Pierre C. S. Traore, Anthony M. Whitbread
Summary: Many areas in the world lack sufficient soil data, leading to ineffective soil-related studies and inadequate soil management strategies. This paper demonstrates how to find "homosoils", which are geographically distant but share similar soil-forming factors, in order to obtain new soil data for a study area. By clustering the study area into homogeneous areas and identifying a homosoil for each area using distance metrics, this approach provides a solution to the problem of sparse soil data. The concept of homosoils shows promise for future applications such as transferring soil models and agronomic experimental results between areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chiara Pasut, Fiona H. M. Tang, Budiman Minasny, Charles R. Warren, Feike A. Dijkstra, William J. Riley, Federico Maggi
Summary: In this study, the turnover time of soil organic carbon (SOC) pools in global wetlands and the governing processes were quantified using a comprehensive process-based biogeochemical model. The results showed that SOC turnover time ranged from 1 to 1,000 years and was mainly controlled by anaerobic and aerobic respiration, as well as abiotic destabilization from soil minerals. The findings also revealed seasonal variability in SOC turnover, indicating the need for better accounting of seasonal fluctuations to estimate carbon exchanges between wetlands and the atmosphere at geographic scales.
GLOBAL BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexandre M. J-C. Wadoux, Mercedes Roman Dobarco, Brendan Malone, Budiman Minasny, Alex B. McBratney, Ross Searle
Summary: This article introduces a new dataset of high-resolution gridded total soil organic carbon content data across Australia. The dataset includes six maps of soil organic carbon content at two resolutions and provides uncertainty estimates. The maps were obtained through interpolation of organic carbon measurements and validation showed small errors and adequate prediction uncertainty. These soil carbon maps are important for monitoring carbon stock changes and assessing the influence of climate change, land management, and greenhouse gas offset.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Budiman Minasny, Diana Vigah Adetsu, Matt Aitkenhead, Rebekka R. E. Artz, Nikki Baggaley, Alexandra Barthelmes, Amelie Beucher, Jean Caron, Giulia Conchedda, John Connolly, Raphael Deragon, Chris Evans, Kjetil Fadnes, Dian Fiantis, Zisis Gagkas, Louis Gilet, Alessandro Gimona, Stephan Glatzel, Mogens H. Greve, Wahaj Habib, Kristell Hergoualc'h, Cecilie Hermansen, Darren B. Kidd, Triven Koganti, Dianna Kopansky, David J. Large, Tuula Larmola, Allan Lilly, Haojie Liu, Matthew Marcus, Maarit Middleton, Keith Morrison, Rasmus Jes Petersen, Tristan Quaife, Line Rochefort, Linda Rudiyanto, Linda Toca, Francesco N. Tubiello, Peter Lystbaek Weber, Simon Weldon, Wirastuti Widyatmanti, Jenny Williamson, Dominik Zak
Summary: Peatlands, covering only a small percentage of the Earth's surface, are a significant carbon store. However, they are under threat due to degradation. To protect and reduce emissions from these carbon-rich ecosystems, countries have implemented regulations. This paper reviews the current state of knowledge on mapping and monitoring peatlands and highlights the need for more consistent approaches.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kanika Singh, Ignacio Fuentes, Dhahi Al-Shammari, Chris Fidelis, James Butubu, David Yinil, Amin Sharififar, Budiman Minasny, David Guest, Damien J. Field
Summary: This study combined high-resolution satellite imagery with novel signal extraction methods to evaluate the feasibility and soil capacity of cocoa cultivation, and identified potential cocoa regions. The results showed that the classification accuracy of cocoa regions reached 97%, demonstrating the feasibility of this method for monitoring land use and cocoa production.
Article
Agronomy
Yiyi Sulaeman, Risma Neswati, Nurdin, Tony Basuki
Summary: This study characterized and identified the utilization of black soils in Indonesia based on legacy soil survey data. The results showed that black soils have high soil organic carbon content and cation exchange capacity. They are commonly used for paddy fields, dryland farming, and gardens. The main threats to black soil functions are soil erosion, carbon loss, and nutrient imbalance.
