Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Christopher O. Anuo, Jennifer A. Cooper, Katja Koehler-Cole, Salvador Ramirez, Michael Kaiser
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of five years of winter cover cropping on soil organic carbon and nitrogen storage in a corn-soybean rotation in Nebraska. The results showed that cover cropping did not affect gaseous and leaching losses, as well as bulk soil organic carbon and nitrogen storage, but had a positive effect on the amount of water-extractable organic matter.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Logan M. M. Simon, Augustine K. K. Obour, Johnathon D. D. Holman, Kraig L. L. Roozeboom
Summary: Replacing summer-fallow with cover crops in semi-arid regions can provide several soil health benefits. This study found that long-term cover crop management increased soil organic carbon stocks and soil aggregation. However, in drought years, cover crop residue inputs declined, affecting soil organic carbon stocks.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Alexia M. Witcombe, Lisa K. Tiemann, Regis Chikowo, Sieglinde S. Snappa
Summary: Crop diversification with grain legumes has the potential to enhance soil health and fertility, increase resilience and livelihoods, and improve household nutrition. However, there is limited data on soil organic carbon pools and the effects of legume diversification in smallholder farms, especially in marginal soils. This study evaluates the impact of a doubled-up legume rotation (DLR) system in Malawi on soil organic carbon pools, showing its potential to enhance carbon in management sensitive soil organic carbon pools.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Gisela Garcia, Maria E. Campos, Nicolas Wyngaard, Nahuel Reussi-Calvo, Silvina San Martino, Fernanda Covacevich, Guillermo A. Studdert
Summary: The study found that in some cases, anaerobically mineralized nitrogen within large macroaggregates may be a better indicator of soil health than in bulk soil; however, due to the more time-consuming nature of determining anaerobically mineralized nitrogen within large macroaggregates, it is recommended to use anaerobically mineralized nitrogen in bulk soil as a variable for monitoring soil health.
Article
Soil Science
Jasdeep Singh, Srinivasulu Ale, Paul B. DeLaune, Edward M. Barnes
Summary: This study evaluated the impacts of cover crops and no-tillage (NT) practices on soil and crop productivity in a rainfed, continuous cotton system using the DNDC model. The results showed that conservation practices, such as cover crops and NT, can improve soil health without significant loss in cotton yields.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhanjun Liu, Mingda Wang, Jianbin Zhou, Zhujun Chen, Xinpeng Xu, Yuanjun Zhu
Summary: This study examines the effects of different mulching and fertilization methods on soil aggregation and carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycling. The results show that straw mulch has a greater positive effect on soil aggregation and C and N stabilization compared to plastic mulch. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of the macroaggregate-occluded microaggregate fraction for evaluating soil C and N dynamics.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Rounak Patra, Debasish Saha, Sindhu Jagadamma
Summary: Long-term cover-cropping and no-tillage practices can facilitate soil organic carbon accumulation and redistribution in agroecosystems. This study investigated the effects of different management practices on total SOC and SOC fractions in the soil profile using a 40-year replicated field experiment in a continuous cotton system.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fangli Wang, Yu Liu, Bin Liang, Jun Liu, Haiying Zong, Xiaohong Guo, Xuexia Wang, Ningning Song
Summary: This study assessed the impacts of plastic film mulching and N fertilization on the soil aggregate distribution and associated OC and N fractions in a 10-year continuous cucumber cabbage rotation soil. The results showed that plastic film mulching alleviated the impact of N fertilization on soil aggregate stability and resulted in higher contents of soil OC and dissolved OC in macroaggregates.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Ting Che, Yuanzhou Xu, Yajuan Li, Zhimin Wei, Xiayun Zang, Xinyue Zhang, Zhuoliang Xiao, Feng Hu, Jiaguo Jiao, Xinjian Zhang, Li Xu, Qiu Zhao
Summary: Cover crop species and planting patterns have impacts on soil properties, plant properties, and rhizosphere microbial communities. Mixed planting of cover crops can increase biomass and nutrient uptake, and improve soil properties. Cover crop planting significantly increases soil organic matter content, nitrogen levels, and available phosphate and potassium levels.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Joseph O. Alele, Qishuo Ding, Hassan A. A. Sayed
Summary: The study investigated the use of ridge tillage and beans as a cover crop for managing soil erosion and improving soil physical functionalities. Four treatments were applied to twelve plots, and four physical properties were measured. The results showed that the treatment combining ridges and cover crops had the highest soil moisture content, while the treatment without intervention had the lowest. The bulk density and infiltration rate were also affected by the interventions. However, further research is needed to assess the environmental effects of these interventions.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rachel Wooliver, Sindhu Jagadamma
Summary: Agroecosystems have a large potential for soil carbon sequestration, and cover cropping is an effective management practice that can enhance soil carbon while providing other ecological and agronomic benefits. However, the distribution of added carbon across different soil organic carbon fractions is still not well understood. A meta-analysis of 49 studies showed that cover cropping significantly increased both particulate organic carbon (POC) and mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) concentrations and stocks, with POC being more responsive than MAOC. This information can guide future efforts in carbon sequestration and sustainable agriculture.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jinjin Wang, Xu Sun, Yuqing Zhang, Yujing Fang, Yizhe Zhan, Ru Guo, Rui Qian, Tie Cai, Tiening Liu, Zhikuan Jia, Xiaoli Chen, Xiaolong Ren
Summary: Soil aggregation is essential for maintaining soil structure and crop productivity. Fertilization has a significant impact on soil aggregation by regulating soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) contents. Our study found that appropriate nitrogen application can improve soil aggregate stability, enhance the sequestration of SOC and TN in aggregates, and increase crop productivity.
Article
Agronomy
Jasdeep Singh, Srinivasulu Ale, Paul B. DeLaune, Sushil K. Himanshu, Edward M. Barnes
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of growing winter cover crops in a continuous cotton production system in the Texas Rolling Plains region and found that planting cover crops can improve soil health indicators without affecting cotton yields.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Helen M. Hughes, Shelby C. McClelland, Meagan E. Schipanski, Jonathan Hillier
Summary: This study aimed to predict the impact of temperate cover cropping on soil carbon using simple models for farmer decision support. The results showed that cover cropping in temperate climates can increase soil carbon stocks as long as the biomass production exceeds 1.3 Mg ha-1 yr-1.
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Silvina Beatriz Restovich, Adrian Enrique Andriulo, Silvina Isabel Portela
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of introducing two cover crop mixtures on soil organic fractions, cover crop biomass, and main crop yield. The results showed that sequences with cover crops had higher concentrations of soil organic carbon, soil organic nitrogen, and particulate organic carbon compared to controls without cover crops. The cover crop mixtures also improved soil aggregation and increased the proportion of macropores and mesopores. The inclusion of vetch in the mixture had a positive effect on maize and soybean yield, especially in more humid seasons.
AGRONOMY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhiyuan Yao, Dabin Zhang, Pengwei Yao, Na Zhao, Yangyang Li, Suiqi Zhang, Bingnian Zhai, Donglin Huang, Aisheng Ma, Yajie Zuo, Weidong Cao, Yajun Gao
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Soil Science
Zhiyuan Yao, Zheng Wang, Jing Li, Laurent Bedoussac, Suiqi Zhang, Yangyang Li, Weidong Cao, Bingnian Zhai, Zhaohui Wang, Yajun Gao
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
Lu Yang, Jinshun Bai, Jia Liu, Naohua Zeng, Weidong Cao
Article
Soil Science
Zhang Dabin, Yao Zhiyuan, Chen Jiao, Yao Pengwei, Zhao Na, He Wenxiang, Li Yangyang, Zhang Suiqi, Zhai Bingnian, Wang Zhaohui, Huang Donglin, Cao Weidong, Gao Yajun
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Soil Science
Zhiyuan Yao, Dabin Zhang, Na Liu, Pengwei Yao, Na Zhao, Yangyang Li, Suiqi Zhang, Bingnian Zhai, Donglin Huang, Zhaohui Wang, Weidong Cao, Sina Adl, Yajun Gao
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Farheen Solangi, Jinshun Bai, Songjuan Gao, Lu Yang, Guopeng Zhou, Weidong Cao
Article
Soil Science
Zhiyuan Yao, Qian Xu, Yupei Chen, Na Liu, Lidong Huang, Ying Zhao, Dabin Zhang, Yangyang Li, Suiqi Zhang, Weidong Cao, Bingnian Zhai, Zhaohui Wang, Sina Adl, Yajun Gao
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Xiao Guo, Yunyou Nan, Huiying He, Bao-Luo Ma, Neil B. McLaughlin, Xiaoming Wu, Biyun Chen, Yajun Gao
Summary: The high NUtE genotype showed stronger post-flowering N uptake potential, leading to significantly increased seed N accumulation, yield and NUE.
Article
Soil Science
Guopeng Zhou, Danna Chang, Songjuan Gao, Ting Liang, Rui Liu, Weidong Cao
Summary: The simultaneous addition of leguminous green manure and rice straw promoted decomposition by reducing the C/N ratio, enhancing the abundance of Gram-negative bacteria and hydrolase activities. Introducing leguminous green manures in paddy fields may be an effective way to accelerate the decomposition of rice straw.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Lu Yang, Jun Nie, Changxu Xu, Weidong Cao
Summary: In rice rotation systems with Chinese Milk Vetch, mineral fertilizer and straw return significantly reduce biological N fixation (BNF) in Chinese Milk Vetch, while retaining high stubble can promote plant growth and increase BNF. The responses of %BNF to N addition vary with C availability, and the reduction in BNF is less in glucose-included treatments due to mineral N inhibition and less P availability. Overall, interactions between soil variables and plant growth explain a significant portion of variation in BNF in Chinese Milk Vetch plants.
Article
Agronomy
Shun Li, Hai Liang, Yun Wang, Zihan Zhang, Lei Zhang, Guopeng Zhou, Songjuan Gao, Weidong Cao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of green manuring on the gene level of microorganisms associated with nitrogen cycling in paddy soils. The results showed that the combination of green manure and chemical fertilizer increased rice yields and nitrogen uptake and inhibited the denitrification process. Soil organic matter was found to be the most important factor, and the nirK gene had the greatest influence on rice yield.
Article
Agronomy
Fang Wang, Honghao Cui, Fangwei He, Qian Liu, Qing Zhu, Wenhua Wang, Heng Liao, Danjun Yao, Weidong Cao, Ping Lu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of green manure and chemical fertilizer on soil microbial communities, rice yield, and quality. The results showed that a moderate application of green manure and chemical fertilizer can increase rice yield and improve the quality of agricultural products. It was also found that the application of green manure can enhance soil enzyme activities and nutrient content, leading to positive effects on rice yield.
Article
Soil Science
Hai Liang, Shun Li, Guopeng Zhou, Libo Fu, Feng Hu, Songjuan Gao, Weidong Cao
Summary: This study assessed the impact of green manuring on soil microbial communities and found distinct shifts in bacteria and fungi communities under different tillage practices. Green manuring had a significant influence on microbial communities, increasing the abundance of N-cycle-related genes and enhancing the activity of certain enzymes. In addition, certain green manure-sensitive microbes exhibited antagonistic interactions with fungal pathogens and synergistic interactions with beneficial bacteria.
BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Haihua Wang, Huaiyang Ke, Hongping Wu, Siyuan Ma, Muhammad Mohsin Altaf, Xiaoping Diao
Summary: Carbon storage in mangroves is crucial for mitigating climate change, but our understanding of this aspect is limited. This study investigated the seasonal changes in the carbon metabolic profile of microbial communities in mangrove soils on Hainan Island, China, and found that season plays a critical role in shaping the carbon functional diversity of microbial communities.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Donghui Zhao, Congcong Shen, Zhi-Ming Zhang, Jichen Wang, Li-Mei Zhang, Baodong Chen, Guo-Xin Sun, Yuan Ge
Summary: By studying soil samples from different slope directions along an elevational gradient in a mountain ecosystem, we found that soil bacterial diversity and microbial functions exhibit distinct elevational patterns, which are consistent across slope directions. The bacterial diversity shows a hump-shaped pattern, while microbial functions exhibit a linear increasing trend. Additionally, the beta diversity pattern of soil bacteria is significantly influenced by elevational distance decay relationships. Soil bacterial diversity patterns are determined by transitions in community assembly processes, whereas microbial functions are mainly influenced by bacterial community composition.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Guanfang Sun, Yan Zhu, Wei Mao, Yonghong Li, Jinzhong Yang, Zhaoliang Gao
Summary: This study developed a water and salt balance model to predict long-term water and salt dynamics in seasonally frozen arid agricultural regions. The model was validated in a region in China and showed that increasing autumn irrigation water can decrease soil salinity during the irrigation period, but has limited impact on long-term average soil salinity.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Alfredo Mayoral, Ana Ejarque, Arnau Garcia-Molsosa, Mercourios Georgiadis, Giannis Apostolou, Vincent Gaertner, Constantina Kallintzi, Eurydice Kefalidou, Hector Orengo
Summary: This paper presents an integrated Geoarchaeological approach to studying the landscape change and socio-environmental interaction around ancient Abdera. The study uses a combination of remote sensing, geomorphological mapping, sedimentary coring, and radiocarbon dating to reconstruct the palaeogeographic evolution of the area. The results challenge previous narratives about the rise and decline of Abdera and provide new insights into the role of historical and environmental factors. It also introduces evidence of submerged Neolithic landscapes and the impact of anthropogenic forcing on the sedimentary systems.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jiale Chen, Michael Dannenmann, Qiang Yu, Yalong Shi, Matthew D. Wallenstein, Xinguo Han, Honghui Wu, Klaus Butterbach-Bahl
Summary: This study investigated the effects of temperature and moisture on soil nitrogen turnover through field experiments and laboratory incubation experiments. The results showed that soil temperature had a greater explanatory power than moisture in gross ammonification and nitrification rates. Climate warming may have a greater impact on gross nitrogen turnover compared to changes in rainfall.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Han, Xiuchao Yang, Xiaoai Yin, Qian Fang, Longshan Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of exposed root distribution patterns on rainfall-runoff processes. The results showed that the distribution patterns of exposed root had a significant impact on rainfall-runoff processes. A vertical slope arrangement was conducive to rainfall infiltration, a parallel slope arrangement resulted in more surface runoff, and a transverse slope arrangement could reduce water loss.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Bo Zhao
Summary: Seismic earthflows, as special seismic landslides, have not received much attention in previous studies. This study analyzed the characteristics and movement of earthflows induced by recent earthquakes. The results showed that earthflows occur in high-rainfall areas and are sensitive to rainfall. Compared to other seismic landslides, seismic earthflows occur on gentler hills and have higher mobility.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tingxi Liu, Xueqin Wang, Mingyang Li, Dongfang Li, Limin Duan, Xin Tong, Guanli Wang
Summary: Soil respiration plays a crucial role in the global carbon cycle in arid and semi-arid regions, and is regulated by hydrothermal factors. This study examined the seasonal and diurnal dynamics of soil respiration in two typical ecosystems in northern China, and investigated their responses to precipitation, temperature, and drought. The results showed that soil respiration varied seasonally and diurnally, and its response to environmental factors depended on the ecosystem type and soil moisture status. Incorporating multiple factors into carbon cycle models can improve the simulation and prediction of carbon emissions in arid and semi-arid regions.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yaochen Xu, Ninghua Chen, Deguo Zhang, Bowen Gao, Xuhua Weng, Hongcheng Qiu
Summary: This study provides systematic investigation on how yardangs exert control over dune morphology, and reveals the intricate wind dynamics and mechanisms involved. Computational fluid dynamics modeling and remote sensing data further support the observations and shed light on the influences of yardangs on wind deposition and dune formation.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuri Lopes Zinn, Welton Pereira da Rocha Jr
Summary: This study assessed the evolution of Journal Impact Factors (JIF) and related data in the field of Soil Science over a 26-year period, and compared it with the field of Agronomy. The results showed a significant growth in JIFs and output in Soil Science, with commercial scientific publishers' journals experiencing higher growth rates than non-profit journals. The study also highlighted the importance of considering not only JIF, but also the bibliometric footprint, in determining the relevance and leadership of journals in the discipline.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shanshan Liao, Xiaodong Nie, Aoqi Zeng, Wenfei Liao, Yi Liu, Zhongwu Li
Summary: Lake drawdown areas, where sediment is exposed due to water level fluctuations, have a significant impact on the carbon cycle. This study examined microbial necromass carbon (MNC) content and its contribution to soil organic carbon (SOC) in different habitats within the drawdown area of Dongting Lake. The results showed that MNC content varied among habitats and was primarily influenced by carbon and nitrogen availability, plant biomass, clay content, and soil moisture. External factors, such as plant and soil properties, played a more crucial role in the long-term accumulation of MNC. These findings enhance our understanding of MNC stability in drawdown areas.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Vanessa Alves Mantovani, Marcela de Castro Nunes Santos Terra, Andre Ferreira Rodrigues, Carlos Alberto Silva, Li Guo, Jose Marcio de Mello, Carlos Rogerio de Mello
Summary: There is a lack of research on the potential of tropical soils in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest biome to store carbon. This study aimed to determine the soil carbon stocks at different depths, describe their temporal variability, and identify the main drivers that influence their variations. The results showed significant spatial and seasonal variability in soil carbon stocks, with a high accumulation in December and a low accumulation in August. The study also found that litterfall, throughfall, tree sizes, and soil moisture were important factors affecting the distribution of soil carbon.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Anais Zimmer, Timothy Beach, Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach, Antoine Rabatel, Rolando Cruz Encarnacion, Joshua Lopez Robles, Edison Jara Tarazona, Arnaud J. A. M. Temme
Summary: Climate warming has accelerated glacial retreat and soil formation in mountainous regions. The accumulation of soil organic carbon and nitrogen is influenced by environmental factors, with maximum temperature and initial site conditions playing important roles in soil development.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ren-Min Yang, Lai-Ming Huang, Feng Liu
Summary: This study investigated the soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks in seasonally frozen ground (SFG) in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, in 2020 and 2021, and explored the effects of various factors on SOC using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results showed that C inputs exerted the greatest control on SOC, and the influence of these factors decreased with increasing soil depth. Additionally, timely spatial SOC estimates were found to be important for assessing carbon stocks in the context of environmental changes.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shue Wei, Kuandi Zhang, Chenglong Liu, Youdong Cen, Junqiang Xia
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of different vegetation components on erosion through simulated rainfall experiments and found that litter had the best effect in reducing erosion, followed by roots. The study also revealed that the reduction in runoff and sediment by the treatments decreased with increasing rainfall intensity.