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Soil Science
Weifang Hu, Qi Li, Weiqi Wang, Xianbiao Lin, Zhaohuan He, Guoliang Li
Summary: Straw mulching can increase the content of soil organic carbon, but it decreases the amount of iron-bound organic carbon and its contribution to organic carbon. This may be due to changes in the content of dithionite-extractable iron oxide, microbial abundance, and enzyme activity in the soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Mark D. McDonald, Katie L. Lewis, John C. Blazier, Terry J. Gentry
Summary: Plants have the ability to select and refine their microbiome, and the introduction of cover cropping can improve the bacterial composition of semi-arid soils, likely driven by plant-selection pressure.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Amin Jannatul Ferdous, Xiaolin Wang, Katie Lewis, John Zak
Summary: Conservative agricultural management strategies can enhance crop productivity by altering soil microbiome, and incorporating legumes into cover crops in semi-arid regions can improve the dynamics of rhizobial communities. There is a strong underlying relationship between soil management and bacterial diversity in the soil.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiqin Yan, Juying Jiao, Xiaohan Jiang, Qian Xu, Mengmeng Li, Ziqi Zhang, Hongkun Qi, Long Yang
Summary: Sediment connectivity is crucial for watershed management and soil and water conservation, but quantifying it remains challenging. This research uses sediment yield and sediment marks to monitor functional sediment connectivity. Results show that rainfall characteristics influence the activation of sediment connectivity.
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
Soil Science
Zhiyang Zhang, Shiting Zhang, Riikka Rinnan
Summary: This study revealed the mechanisms behind the effects of dung deposition on soil heterotrophic respiration, providing insights for grassland management and carbon feedback prediction in grazed ecosystems.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xintong Xu, Ruiyu Bi, Mengxin Song, Yubing Dong, Ying Jiao, Bingxue Wang, Zhengqin Xiong
Summary: The substitution of organic fertilizers for inorganic fertilizers has a significant impact on soil organic carbon (SOC) and can help combat soil degradation and climate change in intensive vegetable production.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Review
Soil Science
M. Pawlett, N. T. Girkin, L. Deeks, D. L. Evans, R. Sakrabani, P. Masters, K. Garnett, N. Marquez-Grant
Summary: The modern funeral industry faces environmental risks and challenges, and natural burial offers a more sustainable alternative. However, there is a lack of research comparing the risks and benefits of natural burial practices, including groundwater contamination and atmospheric emissions. More scientific research is needed to understand and regulate funeral options, as well as cultural incentives for natural burial.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
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
Soil Science
Xinni Ju, Lei Gao, Dongli She, Yuhua Jia, Zhe Pang, Yaji Wang
Summary: This study linked soil pore structures quantified by X-ray computed tomography (CT) scanning and infiltration processes traced using stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes under different land uses in the red soil region of southern China. The results showed that soil pore characteristics mainly affected soil water transport, while other soil properties played more important roles in soil water retention. CT-based porosity and soil texture were considered crucial indicators in the evaluation of water exchange during infiltration processes.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuhao Gao, Yifan Zhu, Junxi Chen, Xue Yang, Yiting Huang, Fenghao Song, Yangbo He, Zhengchao Tian, Lirong Lin, Chongfa Cai, Jiazhou Chen
Summary: The cropland in the Songnen phaeozems area in Northeast China is experiencing extensive gully erosion. This study reveals the historical trends, current status, and future trajectories of permanent gully development in order to understand the mechanisms and protect the black soil. The results show that gully density has consistently increased over time, with the northern area experiencing the highest development rate. Reclamation after filling gullies has led to the rapid development of secondary gullies, highlighting the need for improved field drainage systems. The notable increase in gully development rates warrants attention and caution in gully management measures.
Article
Soil Science
Sara L. Bauke, Sabine J. Seidel, Miriam Athmann, Anne E. Berns, Melanie Braun, Martina I. Gocke, Julien Guigue, Timo Kautz, Ingrid Koegel-Knabner, Juliette Ohan, Matthias Rillig, Michael Schloter, Oliver Schmittmann, Stefanie Schulz, David Uhlig, Andrea Schnepf, Wulf Amelung
Summary: Agricultural production in Central Europe is increasingly affected by extreme drought events. This study found that incorporating organic matter, especially biowaste compost, into the subsoil significantly increased root growth and subsequently improved crop nutrient uptake, biomass, and grain yield. The incorporation of green waste compost had less pronounced effects.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Lumei Xiao, Wei Zhang, Jie Zhao, Kelin Wang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of mosses on soil multifunctionality during vegetation restoration in subtropical ecosystems. The results showed that retaining mosses can enhance soil multifunctionality, especially in monoculture plantations.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xinliang Wu, Sixu Yao, Jinxing Zhou
Summary: The coupling effect of slaking and mechanical breakdown on aggregate stability was evaluated using a new method. This method can partition the unique and shared effects of these two breakdown mechanisms and showed better performance in predicting soil erosion compared to existing methods.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Min Li, Chao He, Miao Wei, Junmeng Long, Jingru Wang, Xinrong Yang, Kehan Wang, Xueli He
Summary: In extreme desert environments, black septate endophytes (DSE) can benefit the relict plant Gymnocarpos przewalskii by assisting it to survive and maintain ecosystem stability. The colonization of DSE in the roots of G. przewalskii varies significantly with seasons and sites, with soil properties being a major factor affecting the composition of DSE. Additionally, the functional metabolite composition of DSE strains varies greatly with different drought levels and isolates, indicating the potential complementarity between different strains in helping hosts cope with drought stress.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ru Yu, Hongyuan Zhang, Fangdi Chang, Jiashen Song, Jing Wang, Xiquan Wang, Zhengrong Kan, Na Zhao, Xiaohong Li, Jun Ma, Yuyi Li
Summary: Soil multifunctionality and crop production are crucial for sustainable agricultural development. This study found that mixed sowing of feed rape and vicia villosa can increase soil active carbon and nitrogen content, as well as enzyme activities, leading to improved soil multifunctionality and wheat yield.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
A. C. Arriola-Velasquez, A. Tejera, I. Alonso, F. Camara, M. Cantaluppi, H. Alonso, N. Miquel-Armengol, J. G. Rubiano, P. Martel
Summary: Erosion and accumulation of coastal areas have become a growing concern. Natural radionuclides are proposed as tracers to study coastal sediment transport. This study analyzed the spatial distributions of four radionuclides and found their suitability in identifying sediment dynamics and their correlation with mineral composition.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Shuyan Cui, Yushan Xiao, Yuting Yang, Zhongmin Hu, Guo Zheng
Summary: This study proposed a framework to analyze and decompose ecosystem water use efficiency (WUE) into component processes and investigated its spatial patterns and determinants using data from global Fluxnet sites. The results showed that crop had the highest WUE, and air temperature and precipitation were key factors influencing WUE. Additionally, leaf area index (LAI) and the ratio of ambient to intercellular CO2 concentration at canopy level (C-i/C-a) were identified as important factors controlling the spatial variations in ecosystem WUE.
Article
Soil Science
Zehuai Chen, Chunlei Chen, Yingpan Yang, Xingpeng Wang, Hanghai Zhou, Chunfang Zhang
Summary: Rhamnolipids show great potential in ameliorating salinized soils and improving plant growth. A field-scale study revealed that drip-irrigated rhamnolipids solution effectively reduced the salinity in rhizosphere soils and mitigated salt stress on cotton plants. The analysis of microbial community showed that rhamnolipids modified the rhizosphere community, with enriched populations of plant growth-promoting fungi and decreased abundance of plant pathogens. Investigation of functional genes related to nutrient cycling suggested that rhamnolipids efficiently drove the nutrient cycling and promoted the interconnection of functional microorganisms, leading to enhanced photosynthetic process and improved cotton growth and yield.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
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.
