Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sandeep K. Malyan, Smita S. Kumar, Ram Kishor Fagodiya, Pooja Ghosh, Amit Kumar, Rajesh Singh, Lakhveer Singh
Summary: Biochar has the potential to address major challenges of the 21st century such as global warming, soil health management, wastewater remediation, and sustainable energy sources. It can improve soil health, enhance bioenergy production, and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Upendra M. Sainju, Brett L. Allen
Summary: Perennial bioenergy crops can reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, but their C footprints and C balance are not well understood. This study evaluated the C footprint and C balance of different perennial bioenergy crops with varying N fertilization rates compared to an annual crop in the semiarid region of US northern Great Plains. The results showed that the CO2 flux increased in the summer and the cumulative annual CO2 flux was greater for smooth bromegrass and switchgrass. Shoot C increased with increased N fertilization rate and was greater for switchgrass. Root and rhizosphere C varied with N fertilization rates, being lower for switchgrass at 0 kg N ha-1, but greater at 84 kg N ha-1. Carbon balance also varied with N fertilization rates, being lower for switchgrass at 0 kg N ha-1, but greater at other N rates. Overall, switchgrass with N fertilization can be C positive, retaining more C in plant residue and soil compared to other perennial bioenergy crops, while spring wheat remained C negative, losing more C as CO2 flux than total C input.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Walter W. Wenzel, Olivier Duboc, Alireza Golestanifard, Christian Holzinger, Kilian Mayr, Johanna Reiter, Anna Schiefer
Summary: The translation summarizes the importance of information on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks and their variation for policies related to soil health and climate change mitigation. The study analyzes SOC stocks, saturation potentials, and deficits in Lower Austria over the past three decades and finds an increase in SOC in grassland and cultivated soils. The authors suggest that the observed SOC accumulation reflects improved soil management.
Article
Ecology
Colin T. Bates, Arthur Escalas, Jialiang Kuang, Lauren Hale, Yuan Wang, Don Herman, Erin E. Nuccio, Xiaoling Wan, Amrita Bhattacharyya, Ying Fu, Renmao Tian, Gangsheng Wang, Daliang Ning, Yunfeng Yang, Liyou Wu, Jennifer Pett-Ridge, Malay Saha, Kelly Craven, Eoin L. Brodie, Mary Firestone, Jizhong Zhou
Summary: A study conducted in southern Oklahoma, USA, analyzed the impacts of cultivating Switchgrass on soil greenhouse gases, chemistry, and microbial communities over 17 months. Results showed significant changes in soil carbon stocks and greenhouse gas fluxes, particularly on highly degraded lands.
Article
Agronomy
Dorota L. Porazinska, Timothy R. Seastedt, Eli M. S. Gendron, Steven K. Schmidt
Summary: Through the study of the soil food web in cheatgrass-invaded perennial grasslands, this research reveals that cheatgrass and perennial grasses support different microbial and micro-/mesofaunal communities. Consistent with previous studies, cheatgrass invasion increases nitrate reduction in the soil, but the reduced abundance of exotic earthworms due to dry conditions and decreased soil moisture may contribute to the preservation of soil organic matter.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kaiwen Huang, Zhen Ma, Xingfu Wang, Junyue Shan, Zhenming Zhang, Pinhua Xia, Xin Jiang, Xianliang Wu, Xianfei Huang
Summary: This study analyzed the spatial heterogeneity of soil organic carbon (SOC) in Guizhou Province and found that the content of SOC decreased from west to east, with low-value areas mostly located in the south and north regions. Altitude, slope gradient, and rock exposure rate had significant impacts on SOC levels. The findings of this research are important for formulating carbon sink strategies.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Caleb H. Geissler, Christos T. Maravelias
Summary: Bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration is a promising method for mitigating global warming, with factors such as carbon sequestration credits, capture rates, capacity, feedstock, and pretreatment selection affecting biorefinery performance. Biorefineries using feedstocks and pretreatment methods leading to higher carbon emissions tend to have lower capture costs, while those with high biomass to ethanol yields can capture high percentages of carbon if energy is purchased. Increasing capacity has minimal impact on GHG balance and energy consumption for biorefineries using processing depots and rail transportation.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Sneha Nayak, Louella Concepta Goveas, Raja Selvaraj, Ramesh Vinayagam, Sivakumar Manickam
Summary: Global industrialization and fossil fuel overexploitation have caused significant greenhouse gas emissions, leading to global warming and other environmental issues. As a result, there is a need to develop technologies that can capture, store, and utilize atmospheric CO2. Microorganisms, algae, and nanomaterials have shown promise in utilizing CO2 and converting it into carbon-neutral fuels, thus achieving zero carbon footprint. Transitioning to renewable energy sources and implementing carbon capture and sequestration techniques are crucial for reducing CO2 emissions and achieving sustainable development goals.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Joanna R. Ridgeway, Ember M. Morrissey, Edward R. Brzostek
Summary: Efforts to manage soil carbon sequestration in bioenergy agriculture are limited by our understanding of how plant and microbial traits influence the formation of soil organic carbon (SOC). This study compared the litter of corn and miscanthus and found that the easy decomposability of corn litter promoted greater microbial carbon use efficiency and the formation of more mineral-associated SOC compared to the more complex miscanthus litter. The study also showed that modeling microbial trait differences improved the prediction of litter carbon fate in SOC. This research provides insights into the importance of litter quality and microbial efficiency in SOC formation and offers a basis for modeling SOC transformations.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Stephanie M. Juice, Christopher A. Walter, Kara E. Allen, Danielle M. Berardi, Tara W. Hudiburg, Benjamin N. Sulman, Edward R. Brzostek
Summary: Advancing our predictive understanding of bioenergy systems is critical in designing decision tools. We integrate recent developments in soil carbon cycle into a new bioenergy model, FUN-BioCROP, which can approximate the historical trajectory of soil carbon dynamics. Our model results highlight the importance of belowground processes in evaluating the ecosystem carbon benefits of bioenergy production.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bahram Barati, Fatemeh Fazeli Zafar, Lili Qian, Shuang Wang, Abd El-Fatah Abomohra
Summary: Microalgae is a promising method for biological mitigation of CO2, and this study found that Desmodesmus sp. can efficiently grow under elevated CO2 levels and adjust its fatty acid composition accordingly.
Article
Agronomy
Jianjun Duan, Min Yuan, Siyang Jian, Lahiru Gamage, Madhav Parajuli, Kudjo E. Dzantor, Dafeng Hui, Philip A. Fay, Jianwei Li
Summary: This study showed that soil oxidase activities act as sensitive and negative mediators of SOC sequestration in bioenergy croplands. Nitrogen fertilization affects soil oxidase activities and SOC, with different responses in switchgrass and gamagrass croplands. Optimizing fertilizer use, particularly in switchgrass croplands, can improve carbon sequestration and environmental benefits.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Rachel J. Standish, Ryan Borrett, Tim Morald, Richard J. Hobbs, Suzanne M. Prober
Summary: This study measured plant diversity and carbon storage in yate (Eucalyptus occidentalis) trees and shrubs ten years after planting, finding that diverse yate plantings sequestered as much carbon as yate monocultures, with no apparent trade-off between carbon storage and plant diversity.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xin Dong, Bao-Jie He
Summary: Decarbonization is crucial for addressing climate change impacts, and green roofs offer a potential solution for urban decarbonization. This study develops a carbon assessment framework for green roofs, highlighting four assessment pathways and standardized scenarios. Existing research on green roof decarbonization benefits is comprehensive but lacking in comprehensive assessment and standardized indicators.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaodong Gao, Nana He, Ruhao Jia, Pan Hu, Xining Zhao
Summary: The experiment in apple orchards on the Loess Plateau in China found that intercropping canola at different densities significantly decreased soil water content, reduced midday leaf water potential and leaf water content, and promoted the growth of fine roots in apple trees at greater depths.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
G. Cody Bagnall, Neha Koonjoo, Stephen A. Altobelli, Mark S. Conradi, Eiichi Fukushima, Dean O. Kuethe, John E. Mullet, Haly Neely, William L. Rooney, Karl F. Stupic, Brock Weers, Bo Zhu, Matthew S. Rosen, Cristine L. S. Morgan
Article
Soil Science
Dianna K. Bagnall, Edward J. Jones, Sarah Balke, Cristine L. S. Morgan, Alex B. McBratney
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aditi Pandey, Fugen Dou, Cristine L. S. Morgan, Jingqi Guo, Jia Deng, Paul Schwab
Summary: The increasing adoption of organic fertilization in rice production may lead to lower grain yields and higher soil methane emissions. Model simulations suggest that organic fertilization enhances overall soil health compared to conventional inorganic fertilizers.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Dianna K. Bagnall, Cristine L. S. Morgan
Summary: Adoption of no-till practices is low in the Lower and Middle Brazos River Watershed of Texas, leading to soil erosion, flooding, and high levels of nutrients and sediment in surface waters. The study found that no-till fields had higher organic carbon content, improved soil hydraulic conductivity, and better soil structure compared to conventional tillage fields, indicating positive impacts on soil health and physical properties.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Dianna K. Bagnall, John F. Shanahan, Archie Flanders, Cristine L. S. Morgan, C. Wayne Honeycutt
Summary: This paper examines the relationship between soil health and global food security, finding that soil health impacts crop yield, yield resilience, and farmer profitability. Despite mixed research results, the use of soil health management systems has been shown to increase crop yield, enhance yield resilience, and improve farmer income.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Gregory Rouze, Haly Neely, Cristine Morgan, William Kustas, Matt Wiethorn
Summary: This study evaluated the ability of UAS imagery compared to ECa in predicting cotton traits and defining cotton management zones. The results suggest that UAS imagery can offer valuable information for cotton management zone delineation that other techniques cannot.
PRECISION AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel L. Northrup, Bruno Basso, Michael Q. Wang, Cristine L. S. Morgan, Philip N. Benfey
Summary: Plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and agriculture can achieve net negative emissions through a combination of emission reduction and soil carbon storage methods. Innovations in digital agriculture, genetics, and electrification can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from row crop agriculture by 71% within the next 15 years. Emerging voluntary and regulatory ecosystems services markets will incentivize progress in transitioning towards net negative emissions in agriculture.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Austin Lamb, Brock Weers, Brian McKinley, William Rooney, Cristine Morgan, Amy Marshall-Colon, John Mullet
Summary: Bioenergy sorghum has a deep and extensive root system that can grow continuously in the soil, accumulating more biomass during a long growing season. The root system plays a crucial role in nutrient uptake and could help restore soil organic carbon levels and improve soil productivity on annual cropland.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Dianna K. Bagnall, Cristine L. S. Morgan, Michael Cope, Gregory M. Bean, Shannon Cappellazzi, Kelsey Greub, Daniel Liptzin, Charlotte L. Norris, Elizabeth Rieke, Paul Tracy, Ezra Aberle, Amanda Ashworth, Oscar Banuelos Tavarez, Andy Bary, R. Louis Baumhardt, Alberto Borbon Gracia, Daniel Brainard, Jameson Brennan, Dolores Briones Reyes, Darren Bruhjell, Cameron Carlyle, James Crawford, Cody Creech, Steven Culman, William Deen, Curtis Dell, Justin Derner, Thomas Ducey, Sjoerd Willem Duiker, Miles Dyck, Benjamin Ellert, Martin Entz, Avelino Espinosa Solorio, Steven J. Fonte, Simon Fonteyne, Ann-Marie Fortuna, Jamie Foster, Lisa Fultz, Audrey Gamble, Charles Geddes, Deirdre Griffin-LaHue, John Grove, Stephen K. Hamilton, Xiying Hao, Z. D. Hayden, Julie Howe, James Ippolito, Gregg Johnson, Mark Kautz, Newell Kitchen, Sandeep Kumar, Kirsten Kurtz, Francis Larney, Katie Lewis, Matt Liebman, Antonio Lopez Ramirez, Stephen Machado, Bijesh Maharjan, Miguel Angel Martinez Gamino, William May, Mitchel McClaran, Marshall McDaniel, Neville Millar, Jeffrey P. Mitchell, Philip A. Moore, Amber Moore, Manuel Mora Gutierrez, Kelly A. Nelson, Emmanuel Omondi, Shannon Osborne, Leodegario Osorio Alcala, Philip Owens, Eugenia M. Pena-Yewtukhiw, Hanna Poffenbarger, Brenda Ponce Lira, Jennifer Reeve, Timothy Reinbott, Mark Reiter, Edwin Ritchey, Kraig L. Roozeboom, Ichao Rui, Amir Sadeghpour, Upendra M. Sainju, Gregg Sanford, William Schillinger, Robert R. Schindelbeck, Meagan Schipanski, Alan Schlegel, Kate Scow, Lucretia Sherrod, Sudeep Sidhu, Ernesto Solis Moya, Mervin St Luce, Jeffrey Strock, Andrew Suyker, Virginia Sykes, Haiying Tao, Alberto Trujillo Campos, Laura L. Van Eerd, Nele Verhulst, Tony John Vyn, Yutao Wang, Dexter Watts, David Wright, Tiequan Zhang, Charles Wayne Honeycutt
Summary: Current research indicates that management practices such as reduced tillage and cover cropping can significantly increase soil organic carbon and improve plant available water holding capacity. New pedotransfer functions show substantial effects of SOC on theta(AWHC), providing a new direction for assessing soil management practices.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel L. Northrup, Bruno Basso, Michael Q. Wang, Cristine L. S. Morgan, Philip N. Benfey
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Daniel Liptzin, Charlotte E. Norris, Shannon B. Cappellazzi, G. Mac Bean, Michael Cope, Kelsey L. H. Greub, Elizabeth L. Rieke, Paul W. Tracy, Ezra Aberle, Amanda Ashworth, Oscar Banuelos Tavarez, Andy Bary, R. L. Baumhardt, Alberto Borbon Gracia, Daniel C. Brainard, Jameson R. Brennan, Dolores Briones Reyes, Darren Bruhjell, Cameron N. Carlyle, James J. W. Crawford, Cody F. Creech, Steve W. Culman, Bill Deen, Curtis J. Dell, Justin D. Derner, Thomas F. Ducey, Sjoerd W. Duiker, Miles F. Dyck, Benjamin H. Ellert, Martin H. Entz, Avelino Espinosa Solorio, Steven J. Fonte, Simon Fonteyne, Ann-Marie Fortuna, Jamie L. Foster, Lisa M. Fultz, Audrey Gamble, Charles M. Geddes, Deirdre Griffin-LaHue, John H. Grove, Stephen K. Hamilton, Xiying Hao, Zachary D. Hayden, Nora Honsdorf, Julie A. Howe, James A. Ippolito, Gregg A. Johnson, Mark A. Kautz, Newell R. Kitchen, Sandeep Kumar, Kirsten S. M. Kurtz, Francis J. Larney, Katie L. Lewis, Matt Liebman, Antonio Lopez Ramirez, Stephen Machado, Bijesh Maharjan, Miguel Angel Martinez Gamino, William E. May, Mitchel P. McClaran, Marshall D. McDaniel, Neville Millar, Jeffrey P. Mitchell, Amber D. Moore, Philip A. Moore, Manuel Mora Gutierrez, Kelly A. Nelson, Emmanuel C. Omondi, Shannon L. Osborne, Leodegario Osorio Alcala, Philip Owens, Eugenia M. Pena-Yewtukhiw, Hanna J. Poffenbarger, Brenda Ponce Lira, Jennifer R. Reeve, Timothy M. Reinbott, Mark S. Reiter, Edwin L. Ritchey, Kraig L. Roozeboom, Yichao Rui, Amir Sadeghpour, Upendra M. Sainju, Gregg R. Sanford, William F. Schillinger, Robert R. Schindelbeck, Meagan E. Schipanski, Alan J. Schlegel, Kate M. Scow, Lucretia A. Sherrod, Amy L. Shober, Sudeep S. Sidhu, Ernesto Solis Moya, Mervin St Luce, Jeffrey S. Strock, Andrew E. Suyker, Virginia R. Sykes, Haiying Tao, Alberto Trujillo Campos, Laura L. Van Eerd, Harold van Es, Nele Verhulst, Tony J. Vyn, Yutao Wang, Dexter B. Watts, David L. Wright, Tiequan Zhang, Cristine L. S. Morgan, C. Wayne Honeycutt
Summary: Soil organic carbon (SOC) is an important indicator of soil health. In addition to SOC, other biological indicators can also provide information about soil carbon dynamics and microbial activity. This study examined the drivers of these indicators, their relationships, and the effects of soil health practices on indicator values. The results showed that the indicators were influenced by temperature, precipitation, and clay content. There were strong correlations among the indicators, especially between SOC and permanganate oxidizable C. Soil health practices such as reduced tillage and cover crop inclusion had positive effects on indicator values. The response to these practices was more pronounced in areas with higher precipitation. Based on cost, sensitivity, interpretability, and availability, a 24-hour potential C mineralization assay was identified as the most beneficial measurement to be conducted with SOC.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Elizabeth L. Rieke, Shannon B. Cappellazzi, Michael Cope, Daniel Liptzin, G. Mac Bean, Kelsey L. H. Greub, Charlotte E. Norris, Paul W. Tracy, Ezra Aberle, Amanda Ashworth, Oscar Banuelos Tavarez, Andy Bary, R. L. Baumhardt, Alberto Borbon Gracia, Daniel C. Brainard, Jameson R. Brennan, Dolores Briones Reyes, Darren Bruhjell, Cameron N. Carlyle, James J. W. Crawford, Cody F. Creech, Steve W. Culman, Bill Deen, Curtis J. Dell, Justin D. Derner, Thomas F. Ducey, Sjoerd W. Duiker, Miles F. Dyck, Benjamin H. Ellert, Avelino Espinosa Solorio, Steven J. Fonte, Simon Fonteyne, Ann-Marie Fortuna, Jamie L. Foster, Lisa M. Fultz, Audrey Gamble, Charles M. Geddes, Deirdre Griffin-LaHue, John H. Grove, Stephen K. Hamilton, Xiying Hao, Zachary D. Hayden, Nora Honsdorf, Julie A. Howe, James A. Ippolito, Gregg A. Johnson, Mark A. Kautz, Newell R. Kitchen, Sandeep Kumar, Kirsten S. M. Kurtz, Francis J. Larney, Katie L. Lewis, Matt Liebman, Antonio Lopez Ramirez, Stephen Machado, Bijesh Maharjan, Miguel Angel Martinez Gamino, William E. May, Mitchel P. McClaran, Marshall D. McDaniel, Neville Millar, Jeffrey P. Mitchell, Amber D. Moore, Philip A. Moore, Manuel Mora Gutierrez, Kelly A. Nelson, Emmanuel C. Omondi, Shannon L. Osborne, Leodegario Osorio Alcala, Philip Owens, Eugenia M. Pena-Yewtukhiw, Hanna J. Poffenbarger, Brenda Ponce Lira, Jennifer R. Reeve, Timothy M. Reinbott, Mark S. Reiter, Edwin L. Ritchey, Kraig L. Roozeboom, Yichao Rui, Amir Sadeghpour, Upendra M. Sainju, Gregg R. Sanford, William F. Schillinger, Robert R. Schindelbeck, Meagan E. Schipanski, Alan J. Schlegel, Kate M. Scow, Lucretia A. Sherrod, Amy L. Shober, Sudeep S. Sidhu, Ernesto Solis Moya, Mervin St Luce, Jeffrey S. Strock, Andrew E. Suyker, Virginia R. Sykes, Haiying Tao, Alberto Trujillo Campos, Laura L. Van Eerd, Nele Verhulst, Tony J. Vyn, Yutao Wang, Dexter B. Watts, Bryan B. William, David L. Wright, Tiequan Zhang, Cristine L. S. Morgan, C. Wayne Honeycutt
Summary: This study assessed the impact of physical disturbance on soil microbial communities and the potential carbon mineralization (Cmin). The results showed that the type of cropping system, the intensity of physical disturbance, and soil pH can influence microbial sensitivity to physical disturbance. The enriched sequences under soils managed with minimal physical disturbance were associated with organisms capable of producing extracellular polymeric substances and adapting to environmental stressors.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Dianna K. Bagnall, Cristine L. S. Morgan, G. Mac Bean, Daniel Liptzin, Shannon B. Cappellazzi, Michael Cope, Kelsey L. H. Greub, Elizabeth L. Rieke, Charlotte E. Norris, Paul W. Tracy, Ezra Aberle, Amanda Ashworth, Oscar Banuelos Tavarez, Andy Bary, R. L. Baumhardt, Alberto Borbon Gracia, Daniel C. Brainard, Jameson R. Brennan, Dolores Briones Reyes, Darren Bruhjell, Cameron N. Carlyle, James J. W. Crawford, Cody F. Creech, Steve W. Culman, Bill Deen, Curtis J. Dell, Justin D. Derner, Thomas F. Ducey, Sjoerd W. Duiker, Miles F. Dyck, Benjamin H. Ellert, Martin H. Entz, Avelino Espinosa Solorio, Steven J. Fonte, Simon Fonteyne, Ann-Marie Fortuna, Jamie L. Foster, Lisa M. Fultz, Audrey Gamble, Charles M. Geddes, Deirdre Griffin-LaHue, John H. Grove, Stephen K. Hamilton, Xiying Hao, Zachary D. Hayden, Nora Honsdorf, Julie A. Howe, James A. Ippolito, Gregg A. Johnson, Mark A. Kautz, Newell R. Kitchen, Sandeep Kumar, Kirsten S. M. Kurtz, Francis J. Larney, Katie L. Lewis, Matt Liebman, Antonio Lopez Ramirez, Stephen Machado, Bijesh Maharjan, Miguel Angel Martinez Gamino, William E. May, Mitchel P. McClaran, Marshall D. McDaniel, Neville Millar, Jeffrey P. Mitchell, Amber D. Moore, Philip A. Moore, Manuel Mora Gutierrez, Kelly A. Nelson, Emmanuel C. Omondi, Shannon L. Osborne, Leodegario Osorio Alcala, Philip Owens, Eugenia M. Pena-Yewtukhiw, Hanna J. Poffenbarger, Brenda Ponce Lira, Jennifer R. Reeve, Timothy M. Reinbott, Mark S. Reiter, Edwin L. Ritchey, Kraig L. Roozeboom, Yichao Rui, Amir Sadeghpour, Upendra M. Sainju, Gregg R. Sanford, William F. Schillinger, Robert R. Schindelbeck, Meagan E. Schipanski, Alan J. Schlegel, Kate M. Scow, Lucretia A. Sherrod, Amy L. Shober, Sudeep S. Sidhu, Ernesto Solis Moya, Mervin St Luce, Jeffrey S. Strock, Andrew E. Suyker, Virginia R. Sykes, Haiying Tao, Alberto Trujillo Campos, Laura L. Van Eerd, Harold M. van Es, Nele Verhulst, Tony J. Vyn, Yutao Wang, Dexter B. Watts, David L. Wright, Tiequan Zhang, C. Wayne Honeycutt
Summary: Farmers, scientists, and other stakeholders in soil health are in need of interpretable indicators for soil hydraulic function. The North American Project to Evaluate Soil Health Measurements has conducted a study across 124 sites to compare and recommend indicators of hydraulic function that best characterize soil health.
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Elizabeth L. Rieke, Dianna K. Bagnall, Cristine L. S. Morgan, Kade D. Flynn, Julie A. Howe, Kelsey L. H. Greub, G. Mac Bean, Shannon B. Cappellazzi, Michael Cope, Daniel Liptzin, Charlotte E. Norris, Paul W. Tracy, Ezra Aberle, Amanda Ashworth, Oscar Banuelos Tavarez, Andy Bary, R. L. Baumhardt, Alberto Borbon Gracia, Daniel C. Brainard, Jameson R. Brennan, Dolores Briones Reyes, Darren Bruhjell, Cameron N. Carlyle, James J. W. Crawford, Cody F. Creech, Steve W. Culman, Bill Deen, Curtis J. Dell, Justin D. Derner, Thomas F. Ducey, Sjoerd W. Duiker, Miles F. Dyck, Benjamin H. Ellert, Martin H. Entz, Avelino Espinosa Solorio, Steven J. Fonte, Simon Fonteyne, Ann-Marie Fortuna, Jamie L. Foster, Lisa M. Fultz, Audrey Gamble, Charles M. Geddes, Deirdre Griffin-LaHue, John H. Grove, Stephen K. Hamilton, Xiying Hao, Zachary D. Hayden, Nora Honsdorf, James A. Ippolito, Gregg A. Johnson, Mark A. Kautz, Newell R. Kitchen, Sandeep Kumar, Kirsten S. M. Kurtz, Francis J. Larney, Katie L. Lewis, Matt Liebman, Antonio Lopez Ramirez, Stephen Machado, Bijesh Maharjan, Miguel Angel Martinez Gamino, William E. May, Mitchel P. McClaran, Marshall D. McDaniel, Neville Millar, Jeffrey P. Mitchell, Amber D. Moore, Philip A. Moore, Manuel Mora Gutierrez, Kelly A. Nelson, Emmanuel C. Omondi, Shannon L. Osborne, Leodegario Osorio Alcala, Phillip Owens, Eugenia M. Pena-Yewtukhiw, Hanna J. Poffenbarger, Brenda Ponce Lira, Jennifer R. Reeve, Timothy M. Reinbott, Mark S. Reiter, Edwin L. Ritchey, Kraig L. Roozeboom, Yichao Rui, Amir Sadeghpour, Upendra M. Sainju, Gregg R. Sanford, William F. Schillinger, Robert R. Schindelbeck, Meagan E. Schipanski, Alan J. Schlegel, Kate M. Scow, Lucretia A. Sherrod, Amy L. Shober, Sudeep S. Sidhu, Ernesto Solis Moya, Mervin St Luce, Jeffrey S. Strock, Andrew E. Suyker, Virginia R. Sykes, Haiying Tao, Alberto Trujillo Campos, Laura L. Van Eerd, Harold M. van Es, Nele Verhulst, Tony J. Vyn, Yutao Wang, Dexter B. Watts, David L. Wright, Tiequan Zhang, C. Wayne Honeycutt
Summary: Aggregate stability is commonly used to assess soil health, but there are multiple methods available for measurement. This study evaluated four commonly used methods and found moderate correlations among them. The methods were also sensitive to differences in climate and soil properties. None of the methods detected significant effects from rotation diversity or crop count, but all methods detected increased stability resulting from reduced tillage.
Article
Soil Science
Yufeng Ge, Cristine L. S. Morgan, Nuwan K. Wijewardane
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA JOURNAL
(2020)
