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Soil Science
Xian Huang, Shuting Tang, Meng Zeng, Yamei Wua, Jialiang Liang, Yue Yuan, Fangming Yu, Yi Li
Summary: The development of the mining industry has caused significant environmental pollution and disruption of soil aggregates, with implications for the nitrogen cycle and associated microorganisms.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yuan-Bo Wang, Muhammad Junaid, Jiao-Yun Deng, Qi-Ping Tang, Lin Luo, Zhuo-Yuan Xie, De-Sheng Pei
Summary: The study investigates the impact of land-use patterns on river water quality in the Chongqing Section of the Jialing River through monitoring physicochemical parameters. Results show seasonal changes in water quality, with different land-use types having varying effects on river water quality. These findings contribute to sustainable land-use development and multi-scale landscape optimization to improve water quality.
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Soil Science
Jiachen Wang, Jie Zhao, Rong Yang, Xin Liu, Xuyuan Zhang, Wei Zhang, Xiaoyong Chen, Wende Yan, Kelin Wang
Summary: Nitrogen is vital for ecosystem productivity, restoration, and succession processes. This study found that legume intercropping was more effective than chemical nitrogen fertilizers in promoting the complexity and stability of the soil micro-food web, as it increased microbial and nematode communities and enhanced energy flow patterns.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Soil Science
Wimonsiri Pingthaisong, Sergey Blagodatsky, Patma Vityakon, Georg Cadisch
Summary: A study found that mixing high-C/N ratio rice straw with low-C/N ratio groundnut stover can improve the chemical composition of the input, stimulate microbial growth, decrease the loss of residue-derived carbon in the soil, and reduce native soil carbon and nitrogen consumption.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Intan Lusiana Dewi, Shuirong Tang, Margi Asih Maimunah, Eric Cantona, Jean Yves Dukuzumuremyi, Christian Nkurunziza, Sri Nuryani Hidayah Utami, Eko Hanudin, Satoshi Hattori, Keitaro Tawaraya, Weiguo Cheng
Summary: This study investigated the effects of land use change on soil organic carbon and nitrogen cycling in Shonai sand dunes. The results showed that long-term cultivation of vinyl film paddy increased the accumulation and availability of soil organic carbon and nitrogen, which can be used as an effective agricultural practice to improve sandy soil fertility.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
You Huang, Tao Xiong, Mingquan Zhao, Yusong Deng, Gairen Yang, Yunyun Ban, Tingwu Lei, Xinxiao Yu, Yuhan Huang
Summary: This study used field experiments to investigate the effects of forest age on soil infiltration capacity in short-rotation eucalyptus plantations. The results showed that the average infiltration rate increased with increasing forest age, while the near-surface fine root biomass decreased. The study also found that soil total porosity and organic matter promoted soil infiltration capacity.
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Soil Science
C. Beraud, F. Piola, J. Gervaix, G. Meiffren, C. Creuze des Chatelliers, A. Delort, C. Boisselet, S. Poussineau, E. Lacroix, A. A. M. Cantarel
Summary: This study investigated the soil factors influencing the development of biological denitrification inhibition (BDI) and found that initial soil moisture, ammonium concentration, and the initial abundance of certain microbial genes play significant roles in BDI development. Additionally, the research highlighted the relevance of biotic factors in explaining BDI and proposed the use of procyanidin concentration from plant belowground system as a new proxy for measuring BDI intensity.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Soil Science
Shareen K. D. Sanders, Gerard Martinez-De Leon, Ludovico Formenti, Madhav P. Thakur
Summary: Collembolans, the diverse group of soil invertebrates, are affected by anthropogenic climate warming, which alters their diversity and density. In addition to abiotic stressors, changes in food availability, specifically the abundance of saprotrophic and mycorrhizal fungi, influence Collembola responses to climate warming. Collembolans prefer saprotrophic fungi but rely on mycorrhizal fungi when food sources are scarce. Understanding the mechanisms behind these dietary shifts in warm-dry and warm-wet soil conditions is crucial for predicting the impact of climate change on Collembola-fungal interactions.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2024)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yeongho Sung, Hae Gyun Lim, Jang Keon Kim, Jongmuk Won, Hangseok Choi
Summary: This study proposed a new framework based on convolutional neural network (CNN) and ultrasound echo signals to accurately classify the particle size of sand and monitor time-dependent soil properties such as hydraulic conductivity.
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Soil Science
Tong Li, Guorui Li, Zhiqiang Lu, Deqiang Zhao, Yuze Li, Ziting Wang, Xiaoxia Wen, Yuncheng Liao
Summary: Conservation agriculture with three management principles is effective in mitigating soil erosion and nutrient loss. This study found that no tillage significantly increased soil extracellular enzyme activities, while legume incorporation only had a significant effect on phosphorus-acquiring enzymes. Crop diversity positively influenced the no tillage-induced increase in enzyme activities.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
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Soil Science
Xian Zhou, Yi Jiang, Ganghua Leng, Wanting Ling, Jian Wang
Summary: Bound Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) residues have significant impacts on soil pollution remediation. The addition of exogenous functional microbial consortium and glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) can promote the degradation of bound PAH residues. This study fills the cognitive gap of GRSP in regulating the degradation of bound PAH residues in soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
Editorial Material
Soil Science
Melanie M. Pollierer, Anton Potapov, Andrey Zaitsev
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
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Soil Science
Yajie Wang, Jiefeng Li, Yongfen Wei, Zhiyi Deng, Xiaodi Hao, Fusheng Li
Summary: This study investigates the impacts of heavy metal pollution caused by coal production on soil microbial ecology in the semi-arid region of Heilongjiang. The results reveal negative correlations between heavy metals and bacterial abundance and diversity. Twelve sensitive bacterial taxa and corresponding models were identified. Water content and total phosphorus were also found to play vital roles in regulating the bacterial community in the soil.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
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Soil Science
Tingting Ma, Kun Yang, Lei Yang, Yi Zhu, Biqiong Jiang, Zhipeng Xiao, Kaifeng Shuai, Ming Fang, Jia Gong, Zhiming Gu, Penghua Xiang, Yongjun Liu, Juan Li
Summary: Crop rotation can effectively improve soil fertility and crop yield, but its effect diminishes after long-term rotation. Specifically, rotating between tobacco and rice can increase soil fertility and crop yield.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
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Soil Science
Marcos Renan Lima Leite, Francisco de Alcantara Neto, Alexson Filgueiras Dutra, Lucas William Mendes, Rafael de Souza Miranda, Vania Maria Maciel Melo, Francisca Andrea Silva Oliveira, Thamara Kelly dos Santos Apollo Sousa, Romario Martins Costa, Sandra Mara Barbosa Rocha, Arthur Prudencio de Araujo Pereira, Renato de Mello Prado, Ademir Sergio Ferreira Araujo
Summary: The application of silicon fertilizers can significantly affect the structure and composition of rhizospheric microbial communities in sugarcane. Na-silicate had a more significant effect on the microbial community than K-silicate, resulting in a shift in the community structure. Si application also affected the niche occupancy of generalist microbes.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2024)
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Soil Science
Guillermo Guardia, Alberto Sanz-Cobena, Miguel Angel Ibanez, Jaime Recio, Antonio Vallejo
Summary: The volatilization of ammonia has severe impacts on human health, climate change, and natural environments. This study evaluated the effect of tillage intensity on ammonia emissions in field conditions using micrometeorological methods. The results showed that no tillage significantly increased ammonia emissions compared to conventional tillage, and the number of replicates played a notable role in the analysis. Optimal management of nitrogen fertilization and the use of robust measurement methods are essential to mitigate the potential side effects of ammonia volatilization.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
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Soil Science
Dilier Olivera-Viciedo, Kamilla Silva Oliveira, Renato de Mello Prado, Eduardo Habermann, Carlos Alberto Martinez, Anderson de Moura Zanine
Summary: This study evaluates the effects of warming and water restriction on the growth of Panicum maximum plants. It finds that variations in temperature and soil water availability can affect the concentration and accumulation of silicon in plants, as well as their stoichiometric ratios. The research also suggests that the tolerance of Panicum maximum to warming and water restriction may be associated with changes in silicon uptake and plant stoichiometry.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Hong Cheng, Bingqing Lin, Siran Ying, Xingwei Chen, Qingyong Chen, Huaxia Yao
Summary: This study investigates and compares the response of flood events to typhoon induced rainstorms and non-typhoon rainstorms. The study examines the differences in flood characteristics, key parameters in the hydrological model, impacts of land use change, and frequency analysis between the two types of rainstorms. The findings provide insights into the impact of land use change on flooding in co-action regions affected by typhoon and non-typhoon rainstorms.
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Dongmei Zhao, Yuanmei Jiao, Kunlong He, Donghong Xiong, Baojun Zhang
Summary: Linear landscape elements, such as man-made ditches and road networks, play a crucial role in the transportation of water and sediment. However, there have been limited studies on the impact of artificial linear landscapes on flow and sediment connectivity. This study used the index of connectivity to examine the influence of natural and artificial linear landscape elements on the distribution of flow and sediment connectivity. The results showed that incorporating linear landscape elements significantly affected the spatial distribution of flow and sediment connectivity. Man-made ditches had a larger impact on both longitudinal and lateral connectivity, while road networks mainly improved lateral connectivity. This study provides valuable insights for water resource management and landscape sustainability.
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Soil Science
Xinjing Qu, Yangwenke Liao, Chang Pan, Xiaogang Li
Summary: Intercropping can significantly improve soil phosphatase activity, plant total P uptake and yield, especially when intercropped with legumes and woody plants. The application of inorganic and organic P fertilizers reduces the positive effect of intercropping on soil phosphatase activity, particularly under intercropping with legumes. In arid areas with mean annual precipitation lower than 600 mm, the promotion of soil phosphatase activity by intercropping is weaker. Soil phosphatase activity shows positive correlations with both plant total P uptake and yield.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
