☆ 4.7 Article

Organic and inorganic fertilizers combined with a water-saving technique increased soil fertilities and apple production in a rainfed hilly orchard

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2023)

Related references

Note: Only part of the references are listed.

Article Horticulture

Optimization of irrigation and nitrogen levels for a trade-off: Yield, quality, water use efficiency and environment effect in a drip-fertigated apple orchard based on TOPSIS method

Shaowu Zhang et al.

Summary: Inappropriate water and nitrogen management has limited apple production in the Loess Plateau of China. A 2-year field experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of irrigation and nitrogen levels on apple yield, fruit quality, water and nitrogen use efficiency, and soil nitrate-N residues under drip fertigation. The results showed that higher irrigation level (W-1) improved water and nitrogen use efficiency and fruit quality without significant yield reduction.

SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE (2023)

Add to Collection

Article Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Variations in soil aggregate stability and organic carbon stability of alpine meadow and shrubland under long-term warming

Leilei Qiao et al.

Summary: Global warming has a significant impact on the structure and functioning of ecosystems in the Tibetan plateau. The stability of soil aggregate structure and carbon pools in a Tibetan alpine meadow and shrubland were found to be affected differently by long-term warming. The response of carbon fractions to warming depended on soil aggregate size, with changes observed in labile and stable carbon fractions.

CATENA (2023)

Add to Collection

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Long-term changes in soil chemical properties with cropland-to-orchard conversion on the Loess Plateau, China: Regulatory factors and relations with apple yield

Jiarui Zhao et al.

Summary: Farmland-to-apple orchard conversion is common in the Loess Plateau in China and in other developing countries, but overfertilization has become a major problem in apple orchards in the past two decades. This study aimed to quantify the changes in soil chemical properties and identify the factors affecting soil properties and their relationship with apple yields. It also provided early warnings by predicting the changes in soil properties under different fertilization scenarios. The results showed significant changes in soil properties and identified critical thresholds for maximum apple yield. Soil fertility and productivity in apple orchards can be improved by controlling overfertilization.

AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS (2023)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Determining organic-inorganic fertilizer application threshold to maximize the yield and quality of drip-irrigated grapes in an extremely arid area of Xinjiang, China

Rui Chen et al.

Summary: Imbalanced water and fertilizer systems in arid areas have limited the yield and quality of grapes. The combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers has been proven effective in improving yield and quality, but research on irrigation amounts is limited. This study found that the combined application of organic-inorganic fertilizers and proper irrigation management can increase soil nutrients, improve grape growth, and enhance yield and quality.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2023)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Effects of nitrogen fertilizer on soil microbial residues and their contribution to soil organic carbon and total nitrogen in a rice-wheat system

Quanyi Hu et al.

Summary: The study investigated the effect of N fertilizer on soil microbial residues and their contribution to SOC and TN. The results showed that N fertilizer increased bacterial residual carbon content and enhanced soil enzyme activities. The contribution of bacterial residual carbon to SOC and TN increased with N fertilizer addition but decreased with decreasing aggregate size.

APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY (2023)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Effects of partial organic fertilizer replacement combined with rainwater collection system on soil water, nitrate-nitrogen and apple yield of rainfed apple orchard in the Loess Plateau of China: A 3-year field experiment

Binbin Zhang et al.

Summary: Partial organic fertilizer replacement combined with rainwater collection shows potential in improving apple orchard production and water use efficiency in rainfed apple orchards in northern Shaanxi, China.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Plastic film mulching affects field water balance components, grain yield, and water productivity of rainfed maize in the Loess Plateau, China: A synthetic analysis of multi-site observations

Naijiang Wang et al.

Summary: This study examines the effects of plastic film mulching on field water balance and productivity of rainfed maize. The results show that plastic film mulching increases soil water storage and has positive effects on grain yield and water productivity. It also highlights the importance of effective water use in achieving higher yields and productivity.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Selection of suitable type and application rate of biochar for alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) productivity in ridge-furrow rainwater-harvesting in semiarid regions of China

Qi Wang et al.

Summary: Ridge-furrow rainwater-harvesting technology is effective in mitigating drought stress, controlling soil erosion, and increasing crop yield in semiarid regions of China. This study found that ridges compacted with soil mixed with rice straw biochar had lower runoff coefficients and higher soil water storage, resulting in higher fodder yield and water use efficiency of alfalfa. Rice straw biochar at an application rate of 3 x 104 kg ha-1 was found to be suitable for increasing fodder yield and water use efficiency in RFRH.

FIELD CROPS RESEARCH (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Effects of organic amendment incorporation on maize (Zea mays L.) growth, yield and water-fertilizer productivity under arid conditions

Wentong Zhang et al.

Summary: Land degradation is a significant environmental problem that affects agricultural production. This study investigated the effects of different organic amendments on soil properties, crop growth, and water-fertilizer productivity in arid conditions. The results showed that the addition of organic amendments improved soil properties and crop growth. However, the impact varied with the application rate, and the addition of decomposing agents did not have significant effects on most soil properties. Based on comprehensive analysis, the recommended strategy for loamy soil under arid conditions is to apply compost at a rate of 5-6 t ha(-1) or maize stover combined with Bacillus subtilis at a rate of 6 t ha(-1).

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Response of the vertical distribution of soil water and nitrogen in the 5 m soil layer to the conversion of cropland to apple orchards in the Loess Plateau, China

Mingyu Chen et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effects of converting cropland to apple orchards on soil water and nitrogen distributions in the Loess Plateau. The results showed that there were severe soil water deficits and high nitrate accumulation in apple orchards, especially in older orchards. The soil water deficits and nitrate accumulation in abandoned apple orchards can persist for ten years. It is important to apply a reasonable amount of fertilizer in orchards to reduce contaminants in the soil environment.

AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Ammoniated straw incorporation increases wheat yield, yield stability, soil organic carbon and soil total nitrogen content

Yue Li et al.

Summary: Based on a long-term field experiment on the Chinese Loess Plateau, this study found that ammoniated straw incorporation significantly increased winter wheat yield and yield stability, as well as soil organic carbon and total nitrogen content. This suggests that optimizing straw management strategies can lead to higher crop yield and improved soil quality in semi-arid areas.

FIELD CROPS RESEARCH (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Biomass yield, yield stability and soil carbon and nitrogen content under cropping systems destined for biorefineries

Ji Chen et al.

Summary: This study investigated the effects of 10 different cropping systems on biomass yield, yield stability, and soil C and N content. The results showed significant differences in biomass yield and yield stability among the cropping systems, with tall fescue system increasing soil C and N content while sustaining high biomass yield and yield stability. There was no clear relationship between biomass yield, yield stability, and changes in soil C and N content, suggesting the potential to increase biomass yield and yield stability without compromising soil C and N content through proper cropping systems and management.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Environmental Sciences

Improving soil aggregates stability and soil organic carbon sequestration by no-till and legume-based crop rotations in the North China Plain

Wen-Xuan Liu et al.

Summary: Conservation agriculture (CA) is an important measure adopted worldwide to enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) for mitigating climate change. However, the impact of no-till and crop rotations, two principles of CA, on the protection of soil aggregates is still not fully understood. A field experiment conducted in the North China Plain showed that a legume-based no-till system significantly improved soil macro-aggregation, increased the conversion rate of straw C input, and reduced C loss.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Long-term manure applications to increase carbon sequestration and macroaggregate-stabilized carbon

Xiaolei Huang et al.

Summary: Long-term manuring can improve soil aggregation and stability of macroaggregate-associated organic carbon, which contributes to SOC sequestration in Calcic Cambisols on the Loess Plateau.

SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Food Science & Technology

Nitrogen fertilization mitigates global food insecurity by increasing cereal yield and its stability

Guopeng Liang

Summary: Long-term nitrogen fertilization increases cereal yield and enhances its stability. Soil properties play a major role in the variations of cereal yield and stability in response to nitrogen fertilization.

GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY-AGRICULTURE POLICY ECONOMICS AND ENVIRONMENT (2022)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Effects of rainwater harvesting system on soil moisture in rain-fed orchards on the Chinese Loess Plateau

Wenbin Ding et al.

Summary: The study monitored changes in soil moisture and distribution in rain-fed orchards in the hilly and gully loess region of China and found that the RIM1 treatment was most effective in improving soil moisture and apple yield. The results highlight the efficiency of the RIM system in enhancing soil moisture, which may be useful for improving orchard production in rain-fed orchards in the loess hilly and gully region of China.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Water harvesting techniques for improving soil water content, and morpho-physiology of pistachio trees under rainfed conditions

Maher J. Tadros et al.

Summary: The combination of in-situ water harvesting techniques, micro-catchment, and mulching showed significant improvements in the physiology and morphology of young pistachio trees grown under rain-fed conditions. This integrated approach led to increased plant height, gas exchange variables, and runoff efficiency, with the 36 m(2) micro-catchment area proving to be the most effective.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Responses of soil bacterial community and enzyme activity to organic matter components under long-term fertilization on the Loess Plateau of China

Jun Wang et al.

Summary: Long-term application of inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers and manure can increase soil carbon and nitrogen fractions, enzyme activities, and bacterial community structure, with the NPM treatment showing the best performance in all aspects.

APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Variation of soil moisture and fine roots distribution adopts rainwater collection, infiltration promoting and soil anti-seepage system (RCIP-SA) in hilly apple orchard on the Loess Plateau of China

Fu-Xing Guo et al.

Summary: Improving the utilization efficiency of rainwater resources is crucial for apple orchards in semi-arid areas. The RCIP-SA system effectively increased soil moisture and expanded the dense distribution zone of apple tree roots. Economic benefits were also higher when using the RCIP-SA system in hilly apple orchards on the Loess Plateau of China.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Environmental Sciences

Long-term fertilization affects functional soil organic carbon protection mechanisms in a profile of Chinese loess plateau soil

Syed Atizaz Ali Shah et al.

Summary: The study found that long-term fertilization can increase the content of SOC in the soil, with significant differences in protection mechanisms within the soil profile. In the topsoil, the unprotected cPOC fraction was the largest accumulating fraction, while SOC content was lower in the subsoil layers. Therefore, fertilization treatments have a significant impact on different carbon sequestration fractions in the soil.

CHEMOSPHERE (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Combined effects of biomaterial amendments and rainwater harvesting on soil moisture, structure and apple roots in a rainfed apple orchard on the Loess Plateau, China

Binbin Zhang et al.

Summary: Adequate soil moisture and good soil structure are crucial for sustainable productivity in rain-fed apple orchards on China’s Loess Plateau. The combination of soil biomaterial amendment and rainwater harvesting (BARH) significantly improved soil moisture content, soil water storage, soil structure, and apple roots, showing promise as an effective cultivation measure for sustainable development.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

The economiceenvironmental trade-off of growing apple trees in the drylands of China: A conceptual framework for sustainable intensification

Xiaodong Gao et al.

Summary: Agricultural intensification in the Loess Plateau of China has significantly increased farmer's income and reduced rural poverty, but has also resulted in various environmental trade-offs such as soil desiccation, erosion, and nitrate pollution. A proposed framework aims to address these issues through collaboration among scientists, policymakers, social enterprises, and farmers.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Chemical fertilizer reduction with organic fertilizer effectively improve soil fertility and microbial community from newly cultivated land in the Loess Plateau of China

Jianqiao Han et al.

Summary: Applying organic fertilizer is the most effective measure for rapidly improving soil fertility and microbial community structure. Organic amendments significantly improved soil physicochemical properties, bacterial species richness, and Shannon index, while also leading to significant increases in fresh weight and dry weight of maize crops.

APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Long-term manure application enhances the stability of aggregates and aggregate-associated carbon by regulating soil physicochemical characteristics

Yang Zhang et al.

Summary: The study investigates the impact of different fertilization practices on soil aggregate stability and aggregate-associated carbon in alkaline soil. Results show that manure application improves soil physicochemical properties and enhances the stability of aggregates and aggregate-associated carbon, while high pH restricts their stability. Strategies to improve alkaline soil and increase soil carbon stocks may prioritize manure or fertilizer application to reduce soil acidity.

CATENA (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Effect of reduced mineral fertilization (NPK) combined with green manure on aggregate stability and soil organic carbon fractions in a fluvo-aquic paddy soil

Muhammad Kamran et al.

Summary: Reduced mineral fertilization combined with green manuring can significantly improve soil structure, enhance carbon sequestration, and increase the stability of soil aggregates.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2021)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Black plastic film combined with straw mulching delays senescence and increases summer maize yield in northwest China

Yajin Hu et al.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2020)

Add to Collection

Review Environmental Sciences

The effects of compost incorporation on soil physical properties in urban soils - A concise review

Christina N. Kranz et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2020)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Yield sustainability, soil organic carbon sequestration and nutrients balance under long-term combined application of manure and inorganic fertilizers in acidic paddy soil

Muhammad Qaswar et al.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2020)

Add to Collection

Article Plant Sciences

Photosynthesis product allocation and yield in sweet potato with spraying exogenous hormones under drought stress

Huan Li et al.

JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (2020)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Rainwater collection and infiltration (RWCI) systems promote deep soil water and organic carbon restoration in water-limited sloping orchards

Xiaolin Song et al.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2020)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Nano-microscale porosity and pore size distribution in aggregates of paddy soil as affected by long-term mineral and organic fertilization under rice-wheat cropping system

Shenggao Lu et al.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2019)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Measurement and simulation of the water storage pit irrigation trees evapotranspiration in the Loess Plateau

Wei Meng et al.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2019)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Effects of long-term application of organic fertilizer on improving organic matter content and retarding acidity in red soil from China

Hanxi Wang et al.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2019)

Add to Collection

Article Environmental Sciences

Effects of land preparation and plantings of vegetation on soil moisture in a hilly loess catchment in China

Feng Tianjiao et al.

LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT (2018)

Add to Collection

Article Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Tillage management impacts on soil compaction, erosion and crop yield in Stagnosols (Croatia)

Igor Bogunovic et al.

CATENA (2018)

Add to Collection

Article Geosciences, Multidisciplinary

Soil water and root distribution of apple tree (Malus pumila Mill) stands in relation to stand age and rainwater collection and infiltration system (RWCI) in a hilly region of the Loess Plateau, China

Xiaolin Song et al.

CATENA (2018)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Organic amendments increase crop yields by improving microbe-mediated soil functioning of agroecosystems: A meta-analysis

Gongwen Luo et al.

SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY (2018)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Do organic inputs matter - a meta-analysis of additional yield effects for arable crops in Europe

R. Hijbeek et al.

PLANT AND SOIL (2017)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Soil organic carbon sequestration and fertility response to newly-built terraces with organic manure and mineral fertilizer in a semi-arid environment

Chang-An Liu et al.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2017)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

The role of organic/bio-fertilizer amendment on aggregate stability and organic carbon content in different aggregate scales

Erdem Yilmaz et al.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2017)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Spatial distribution of soil moisture and fine roots in rain-fed apple orchards employing a Rainwater Collection and Infiltration (RWCI) system on the Loess Plateau of China

Xiaolin Song et al.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2017)

Add to Collection

Article Agronomy

Spatial variability of grape yield and its association with soil water depletion within a vineyard of arid northwest China

Tao Li et al.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2017)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Linking organic carbon accumulation to microbial community dynamics in a sandy loam soil: result of 20 years compost and inorganic fertilizers repeated application experiment

Huanjun Zhang et al.

BIOLOGY AND FERTILITY OF SOILS (2015)

Add to Collection

Article Environmental Sciences

Intensified soil acidification from chemical N fertilization and prevention by manure in an 18-year field experiment in the red soil of southern China

Zejiang Cai et al.

JOURNAL OF SOILS AND SEDIMENTS (2015)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Long-term application of organic manure and mineral fertilizers on aggregation and aggregate-associated carbon in a sandy loam soil

Hongyan Yu et al.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2012)

Add to Collection

Article Soil Science

Soil structure and the effect of management practices

M Pagliai et al.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2004)

Add to Collection

© Peeref 2019-2024. All rights reserved.