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Environmental Sciences
Ahmed Elsayed Abdelghany, Ahmed I. Abdo, Mohamed G. Alashram, Kamel Mohamed Eltohamy, Jiabei Li, Youzhen Xiang, Fucang Zhang
Summary: Due to rapid population growth and pressure on water resources, it is necessary to use economic and non-traditional techniques for irrigation. One of these techniques is the use of salt water after treatment with a magnetic force. The simulation experiment showed that magnetic forces can significantly affect the pH, soil EC, SAR, SSP, CROSS, hydraulic conductivity, and cumulative infiltration rate. These findings suggest that magnetically treated irrigation water can have important effects on soil and water properties.
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Forestry
Xinhao Peng, Kenji Tamura, Maki Asano, Aya Takano, Minami Kawagoe, Takashi Kamijo
Summary: The study found that as vegetation succession progresses, the overall soil quality improves, with the most pronounced changes in the physicochemical properties of the surface layer. Forest land accumulated more organic matter, resulting in the highest soil quality index, while grassland and shrubland lagged behind in soil quality.
Article
Soil Science
Jose Miguel Reichert, Bruno Morales, Edberto Moura Lima, Franciele de Bastos, Cedinara Arruda Santana Morales, Elias Frank de Araujo
Summary: Soil fertility in forestry systems has often been limited to soil nutrients, neglecting soil morphological attributes and physical properties. This study aimed to analyze the influence of soil properties on the growth and productivity of two Eucalyptus species in different soil types. The results showed that tree growth was influenced by soil attributes, but the correlation between dominant tree height and soil properties was weak. Tree height and diameter at breast height were not affected by Eucalyptus species or soil type.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hardeep Singh, Brian K. Northup, Charles W. Rice, P. V. Vara Prasad
Summary: Biochar application can have positive effects on soil properties and crop productivity. It can increase soil pH, cation exchange capacity, and organic carbon content, while reducing bulk density and increasing porosity. The impact on microbial diversity varies depending on the feedstock and soil texture. However, the increase in crop productivity is only significant in fine and coarse textured soils.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Malizo Ntalo, Khuliso Emmanuel Ravhuhali, Bethwell Moyo, Ntuwiseni Emile Mmbi, Kwena Hilda Mokoboki
Summary: This study investigated the effect of grazing on the physical and chemical properties of four different soil types. The results showed that inconsistent grazing management led to differences in mineral concentration in the different soil types. The study highlights the importance of proper rangeland management for maintaining a herbaceous layer and ensuring mineral content in the soil.
Article
Environmental Studies
Pau Sole, Diana Ferrer, Irene Raya, Meri Pous, Robert Gonzalez, Sara Maranon-Jimenez, Josep Maria Alcaniz, Vicenc Carabassa
Summary: The lack of topsoil is a common limiting factor in limestone quarry restoration. We created new technosols using mining wastes and organic amendments to maintain target habitats, and monitored the quality of the technosols. Adding organic amendments increased soil organic carbon and plant nutrients, while digestate improved soil erosion resistance even before vegetation emergence. Soil-water retention capacity only improved with organic amendments and topsoil. The combination of mining wastes, organic amendments, and topsoil was found to be the most optimal for limestone quarry restoration in Mediterranean climate.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yujie Dai, Jianying Guo, Yongqiang Li, Zhi Dong, Hongli Li
Summary: This study investigated the effects of long-term grazing on soil characteristics in the desert steppes of Inner Mongolia, China. The results showed that grazing significantly altered the soil particle size distribution and decreased its uniformity and distribution range. Light grazing promoted soil infiltration rate and volume, while heavy grazing significantly decreased the contents of organic carbon and total nitrogen in the soil.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abiyot Mebrate, Tadesse Kippie, Nigussie Zeray, Getahun Haile
Summary: This study examined the differences in selected soil physicochemical properties under different altitude gradients and wealth classes in the Gedeo zone of southern Ethiopia. The results showed that soil properties such as sand, clay, bulk density, organic carbon, cation exchange capacity, nitrogen, and phosphorus were significantly influenced by altitude and wealth status. The findings suggest that organic agricultural practices may contribute to improved soil fertility in the area.
Article
Ecology
Qingwen Yang, Xiangjun Pei, Cheng Fu
Summary: The study shows that modified carboxymethyl cellulose (MCMC) can effectively promote plant root development, improve plant drought tolerance and lodging resistance, helping to limit desertification and promote grassland conservation and restoration.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vita Datsenko
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the physical and chemical properties of different soils in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and investigate their impact on the sorption of heavy metal ions. The study found that soil type and characteristics significantly influence the sorption capacity of heavy metal ions. These findings can be useful for urban environmental management.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Robar Arafat, Christian Koehn, Annelise Jean-Fulcrand, Tim Abraham, Georg Garnweitner, Christoph Herrmann
Summary: This study investigated the usability of Al2O3, ZrO2, and TiO2 nanoparticles in water-glycerine based nanofluids as MQL-cutting fluids in tribological tests. The physical-chemical properties and behavior of the nanofluids were assessed, and the influence of these properties on wear and particle deposition on steel workpieces was evaluated.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Dannae L. Serri, Carolina Perez-Brandan, Jose M. Meriles, Fernando Salvagiotti, Silvina Bacigaluppo, Alberto Malmantile, Silvina Vargas-Gil
Summary: The sustainable intensification of agricultural systems through crop rotations and/or the use of winter service crops can lead to diversification of soil microbial communities, improving the recovery capacity of the soil system and benefiting plants, soil, and the ecosystem.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Li Wang, Lingfeng Shen, Wei Sun, Bin Ji, Honghu Tang
Summary: This study investigated the influence of natural weathering on the mineralogical, physical, and chemical properties of molybdenum tailings stored at different stacking ages. The results showed that the mineralogical and chemical compositions of the tailings remained stable after stacking for different years. In addition, natural weathering significantly improved the physical properties of the tailings, enhancing the structural stability of the aggregates.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Chenye Fu, Weiran Ma, Binbin Qiang, Xijun Jin, Yuxian Zhang, Mengxue Wang
Summary: Compound microbial fertilizer is an environmentally friendly slow-release fertilizer that can improve soil properties and promote sustainable development in agriculture. The study found that the application of composite microbial fertilizer can reduce soil bulk density, increase porosity, and enhance soybean yield.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiaofang Wang, Yi Li, Haoran Wang, Yanzi Wang, Asim Biswas, Henry Wai Chau, Jiaping Liang, Fucang Zhang, Yungang Bai, Shufang Wu, Junying Chen, Hongguang Liu, Guang Yang, Alim Pulatov
Summary: Biochar application has the potential to amend salt-affected soils and promote crop yield, but its effects vary depending on crop, soil, biochar properties, and climate. This study investigated the impact of different biochar application rates on soil properties, water and temperature conditions, and crop yields in saline-alkali soils. The results suggested that an application rate of 10 t ha(-1) of biochar is appropriate for improving salt-affected soils and increasing crop yields.