Article
Soil Science
Poulamee Chakraborty, Navdeep Singh, Sangeeta Bansal, Udayakumar Sekaran, Peter Sexton, Anthony Bly, Stephen H. Anderson, Sandeep Kumar
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of no-till (NT) practice on soil hydro-physical properties and found that long-term NT practice (LTNT) increased soil organic carbon (SOC) content, total nitrogen (TN) content, soil water retention (SWR), plant available water (PAW) content, and saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ksat). Short-term NT practice (STNT) had a more pronounced effect on the surface soil (0-10 cm). The study concluded that the conversion of tilled soil to NT practice has beneficial effects on SOC and hydro-physical conditions, but a longer implementation time is required to improve deeper soil profiles.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Soil Science
D. Luke R. Wardak, Faheem N. Padia, Martine I. de Heer, Craig J. Sturrock, Sacha J. Mooney
Summary: This paper reviews 34 studies that demonstrate the influence of zero-tillage (ZT) on porosity, depending on soil texture, pore size class, and depth. ZT can also affect important transport mechanisms that impact the fate of agrochemicals in soils, although the effects on hydraulic transport are less clear.
Article
Soil Science
Henri Honkanen, Eila Turtola, Riitta Lemola, Jaakko Heikkinen, Visa Nuutinen, Risto Uusitalo, Janne Kaseva, Kristiina Regina
Summary: This study compared the impact of conventional tillage and no-till management on soil properties, erosion rates, and carbon allocation in a clay soil site in southwestern Finland. The results showed that no-till was effective in reducing erosion rates, but additional measures may be needed to increase carbon input and stock in boreal clay soils.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Tiago Stumpf da Silva, Mansonia Pulido-Moncada, Marcelo Raul Schmidt, Sheela Katuwal, Steffen Schlueter, John Maximilian Koehne, Michael Mazurana, Lars Juhl Munkholm, Renato Levien
Summary: The legacy of chiseling in a no-tillage system in subtropical climate was assessed, showing a slight residual effect after 5 years of no-tillage, and the high capacity of CT image analysis for predicting gas transport was demonstrated.
Article
Soil Science
Thiago Massao Inagaki, Joao Carlos de Moraes Sa, Cassio Antonio Tormena, Andressa Dranski, Amanda Muchalak, Clever Briedis, Ademir de Oliveira Ferreira, Neyde F. B. Giarola, Alvaro Pires da Silva
Summary: The study compared no-till systems without mechanical disturbance, with mechanical chiseling, and with biological chiseling using radish as an intercrop. Results showed that mechanical chiseling depleted SOC stocks, while using radish as an intercrop increased SOC stocks, root development, and crop yield.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Yuanle Geng, Xianliang Wang, Xiaokang Zhong, Xiangcai Zhang, Kun Chen, Zhongcai Wei, Qingxin Lu, Xiupei Cheng, Mingtao Wei
Summary: This study designed a soil-covering device with soil-closing function for a no-tillage planter, and determined the optimal working parameters through numerical simulation and experimental testing. The results showed that the designed device performed better than the traditional device in terms of soil-covering thickness consistency and seed position deviation stability.
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Zheng-Rong Kan, Wen-Xuan Liu, Wen-Sheng Liu, Rattan Lal, Yash Pal Dang, Xin Zhao, Hai-Lin Zhang
Summary: This study reviewed the mechanisms affecting SOC stability in NT systems, including priming effects, molecular structure of SOC, aggregate protection, association with soil minerals, microbial properties, and environmental effects. NT improves macro-aggregation and lowers SOC mineralization compared with CT. Chemical protection and higher microbial activity in NT contribute to SOC stabilization in the long term.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amanda Weidhuner, Omid R. Zandvakili, Ronald Krausz, Stephen J. Crittenden, Meihua Deng, Dane Hunter, Amir Sadeghpour
Summary: Continuous no-till (NT) practices have the potential to reduce nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions and maintain corn grain yield. In a long-term experiment, continuous NT was found to mitigate climate change and increase multi-sphere benefits.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Josue de los Rios, Arne Poyda, Friedhelm Taube, Christof Kluss, Ralf Loges, Thorsten Reinsch
Summary: The results of this study suggest that the use of no-till (NT) can effectively mitigate soil organic carbon (SOC) losses during the conversion of grassland to arable land. However, the tillage method does not affect the SOC content in the subsoil layer.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Henri Honkanen, Hanna Kekkonen, Jaakko Heikkinen, Janne Kaseva, Kristiina Lang
Summary: The study measured the greenhouse gas emissions of spring cereal monoculture under conventional tillage (CT) and no-till (NT) treatment in a peatland in Southwestern Finland. The results suggest that NT may have the potential to slightly reduce CO2 and N2O emissions, but further long-term research is needed to support these findings.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Andrew Ofstehage, Ryan Nehring
Summary: This paper explores the origins and adoption of no-tillage farming in the tropical savannah of Brazil, highlighting the role of farmer innovation, scientific research, and intensive use of chemical herbicides in making the Cerrado region productive for industrial agriculture. While small-scale Mennonites adopted it as an emergency measure to save their land base, large-scale family farmers from the U.S. embraced no-till to reduce labor expenses and comply with labor laws. The implementation of no-tillage supports farm profitability and agricultural expansion in the Cerrado, showcasing a context of socio-technical fixes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Samukelisiwe G. Zulu, Lembe S. Magwaza, Nozipho M. Motsa, Nkanyiso J. Sithole, Khayelihle Ncama
Summary: Understanding the long-term complex relationship between soils, crops, and management practices is crucial for optimizing crop yields. This study found that reduced tillage practices, such as no-till and rotational tillage with mulch, favored the availability of micronutrients in the cropping system.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Bodhisatwa Hazra, Deependra Pratap Singh, Prasenjeet Chakraborty, Pradeep K. Singh, Santi Gopal Sahu, Ashis K. Adak
Summary: The Rock-Eval pyrolysis-stage and oxidation-stage parameters are used for source-rock screening and thermal maturity assessment, with S4T(max) curve being identified as a potential thermal maturity proxy for shales. S4T(max) shows good differentiation for shales of different maturity levels.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Tinashe Mawodza, Manoj Menon, Harriet Brooks, Oxana Magdysyuk, Genoveva Burca, Stuart Casson
Summary: Soil structure plays a crucial role in root architectural development and plant yield. This study explores how different aggregate sizes influence early root growth in wheat plants. Results indicate that smaller aggregates promote increased lateral root growth, while larger aggregates induce more seminal root axes in wheat seedlings.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael W. Graham, R. Quinn Thomas, Danica L. Lombardozzi, Megan E. O'Rourke
Summary: The global potential for soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration from 'no-till' (NT) adoption may be more limited than reported in some studies, with SOC gains concentrated in cool, humid temperate regions and minimal gains in the tropics. Further research is needed to improve understanding of tillage practices and their integration into land surface models (LSMs) for more accurate estimates of SOC sequestration from NT adoption, especially in tropical regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Sebastiao Soares de Oliveira Neto, Joao William Bossolani, Sergio Esteves de Freitas, Bruno Gazola, Ana Stella Freire Goncalves, Tiago Zoz, Juliano Carlos Calonego
Summary: Recent advances in biotechnology make it possible to obtain glyphosate-resistant corn genotypes, allowing for large-scale usage of this herbicide. However, the use of glyphosate can exacerbate water deficit effects during the initial development of crops. This study aimed to investigate the physiological and biochemical effects of glyphosate on glyphosate-resistant (RR) corn plants under water deficit conditions. Our results show that glyphosate application does not negatively impact RR corn plants under moderate water deficit but negatively affects root length and volume in the absence of water deficit.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Carlos Felipe dos Santos Cordeiro, Cristiane Pilon, Fabio Rafael Echer, Renato Albas, R. Scott Tubbs, Glendon H. Harris, Ciro Antonio Rosolem
Summary: Peanut pod yield and its response to fertilizer-K are influenced by the interaction between the environment and plant density. Planting density and K fertilization have a greater impact on rainfed areas than irrigated environments. Increasing plant density leads to an increase in peanut leaf area index and dry matter accumulation, but a decrease in stomatal conductance, particularly in rainfed fields. The application of 50 kg ha(-1) of K in low-K soil can increase leaf K concentration, stomatal conductance, and yield in rainfed fields, while in irrigated fields, yield increases up to a certain plant density and does not further increase with higher densities or K application.
Article
Soil Science
Alan J. Franzluebbers, Katiuca Sueko Tanaka, Letusa Momesso, Juliano Carlos Calonego, Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol
Summary: Soil aggregation is a critical indicator for assessing soil health and its role in protecting against erosion, storing organic carbon, and supporting soil organisms. The choice of initial sieve opening size impacts the determination of dry-stable and water-stable mean-weight diameter (MWD) in fine-textured soils. While initial sieving through 8 mm resulted in higher dry-stable MWD, the soil stability index was not affected by the sieve size. Both methods provided consistent interpretations of soil management practices and demonstrated the depth effect on water-stable MWD. The study suggests that using a 4.75-mm sieve opening for soil analysis can provide reasonable estimates and interpretations of surface soil aggregation.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Beaula Mutonhodza, Mavis P. Dembedza, Murray R. Lark, Edward J. M. Joy, Muneta G. Manzeke-Kangara, Handrea Njovo, Tasiana K. Nyadzayo, Alexander A. Kalimbira, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Martin R. Broadley, Tonderayi M. Matsungo, Prosper Chopera
Summary: Globally, anemia is a significant health issue, particularly affecting women of reproductive age and children in low- and lower-middle-income countries. This study conducted in rural Zimbabwe found that the prevalence of anemia among women was 17.9% and among children was 29.6%. Maternal anemia and being male were significantly associated with anemia in children, while using unimproved dug wells as a drinking water source and lack of agricultural land ownership were significantly associated with anemia in women of reproductive age.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Marcela Pacola, Tiara Moraes Guimaraes, Joao Paulo Gonsiorkiewicz Rigon, Lucas Moraes Jacomassi, Joao William Bossolani, Josiane Viveiros, Gabriela Ferraz de Siqueira, Patricia Pereira Dias, Juliano Carlos Calonego, Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol
Summary: Combining deep tillage with lime application can improve sugarcane yield and soil physical attributes. The study found that deep tillage with lime addition promoted soil conservation, increased sucrose concentrations, and improved stalk yield.
SOIL USE AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Murilo De Souza, Jessica Pigatto de Queiroz Barcelos, Ciro A. A. Rosolem
Summary: A large portion of Brazilian maize is double-cropped after soybeans in the face of frequent water shortages. Improving root growth and nitrogen use efficiency can mitigate drought stress. This study investigated the interaction of soil calcium enrichment, nitrogen application, and their effects on soybean and maize root growth and grain yields in an integrated cropping system.
Article
Agronomy
Gustavo Ferreira da Silva, Larissa Chamma, Bruno Cesar Ottoboni Luperini, Prinscilla Pamela Nunes Chaves, Juliano Carlos Calonego, Joao Nakagawa, Edvaldo Aparecido Amaral da Silva
Summary: Soil management systems have a direct impact on the relationship between soil and plants, but there is limited research on the influence of long-term management systems on the physiological quality of soybean seeds. The effects of pre-harvest desiccation on seed quality, particularly seed longevity, are also not well understood. This study aimed to evaluate the physiological quality of soybean seeds grown under conventional tillage and no-tillage systems, with and without the use of desiccants. Overall, seeds cultivated under conventional tillage showed higher vigor, while the no-tillage system had superior seed longevity. However, the application of desiccants reduced seed longevity in both systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Adnane Beniaich, Wilfred Otten, Ho-Chul Shin, Hannah Cooper, Jane Rickson, Aziz Soulaimani, Mohamed El Gharous
Summary: Soil hydraulic properties are important for optimizing water management for crops. Pedotransfer functions (PTFs) use basic soil properties to predict soil variables. In this study, iSDAsoil data and field data were compared in four regions in Morocco. The data was used to develop and evaluate PTFs for estimating soil moisture content at saturation, field capacity, and permanent wilting point. The best performing PTFs were developed by Dijkerman using linear regression, and multiple linear regression showed good performance based on clay, silt, and organic matter. Random forest outperformed other machine learning algorithms. PTFs offer a cost-effective and easy technique for estimating soil hydraulic properties and improving water management efficiency for farmers.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol, Joao Henrique Santos Ferreira, Letusa Momesso, Jose Roberto Portugal, Murilo de Campos, Marcelo Raphael Volf, Emerson Borghi, Rogerio Peres Soratto, Juliano Carlos Calonego
Summary: Grass intercropping with Urochloa spp. can enhance soil fertility and crop yields. However, the effects of intercropping Urochloa and maize, specifically the impacts of Urochloa residues, on subsequent crop rotation have not been fully investigated.
FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Joao William Bossolani, Carlos Alexandre Costa Crusciol, Eduardo Mariano, Mariley Fonseca, Luiz Gustavo Moretti, Letusa Momesso, Jose Roberto Portugal, Nidia Raquel Costa, Juliano Carlos Calonego, Eiko Eurya Kuramae
Summary: The application of lime and phosphogypsum on the surface in no-tillage rotation systems can improve soil fertility and increase the recovery of nitrogen fertilizer, resulting in higher grain yield. The abundance of microbial genes and crop yield are closely related to agricultural management practices.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Bruno Gazola, Eduardo Mariano, Maria G. O. Andrade, Vladimir E. Costa, Ciro A. Rosolem
Summary: This study evaluated the fate of nitrogen in maize intercropped with tropical grass, and found that intercropping can decrease nitrogen losses from fertilizer and increase recovery by soybean.
Article
Agronomy
Demeke Teklu, Dawd Gashu, Edward J. M. Joy, R. Murray Lark, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Lolita Wilson, Tilahun Amede, Martin R. Broadley
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the influence of genotypic differences on responses to zinc and iron agronomic biofortification among yields of finger millet. The findings suggest that genotype differences and environmental conditions can affect the influence of Zn and Fe agronomic biofortification on the yield of finger millet. The combined soil application of FeSO(4)7H(2)O and ZnSO(4)7H(2)O increased the yield of the Meba genotype by 51.6%, while ZnSO(4)7H(2)O fertilizer application increased the yield of the Urji genotype by 27.6%.
Article
Plant Sciences
Gustavo Ferreira da Silva, Juliano Carlos Calonego, Bruno Cesar Ottoboni Luperini, Vinicius Brasil Silveira, Larissa Chamma, Rogerio Peres Soratto, Fernando Ferrari Putti
Summary: Soil management systems can directly impact crop yield by altering the physical and hydraulic properties of the soil. Long-term experiments have shown that the no-tillage system improves soil density and compaction resistance, enhances root development, and increases soybean yield by 6.5%, without affecting water infiltration.
Article
Plant Sciences
Larissa Chamma, Gustavo Ferreira da Silva, Samara Moreira Perissato, Cleonei Alievi, Prinscilla Pamela Nunes Chaves, Valeria Cristina Retameiro Giandoni, Juliano Carlos Calonego, Edvaldo Aparecido Amaral da Silva
Summary: Herbicides with desiccant actions can be used to anticipate soybean seed harvesting, but they may compromise the acquisition of seed quality components, especially longevity. This research aimed to evaluate the physiological quality of soybean seeds subjected to forced maturation with desiccants. The results indicate that the application of herbicide with desiccant action interrupts the process of acquiring seed physiological quality, especially longevity in soybean seeds.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Alison M. Williams-Clayson, Christopher H. Vane, Matthew D. Jones, Russell Thomas, Alexander W. Kim, Christopher Taylor, Darren J. Beriro
Summary: This study investigated soils sampled from 10 former manufactured gas plants in the UK using GC-MS/MS and RE. The distributions and concentrations of PAHs and the parameters of RE were analyzed to establish relationships between soils and the MGP processes history. The results showed that PAHs distributions and RE parameters can assist with differentiating between MGP processes, and RE parameters have the potential to estimate the reactivity and release of PAHs from soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
