Carbon
geomicrobiology,
saturation
deficit
and
sequestration
potential
of
Brazilian
agricultural
soilsThe
ecosystem
service
climate
regulation
provided
by
soil
is
due
to
its
capacity
sequester
C,
organic
carbon
(SOC)
essential
for
health.The
the
retain
OC
depends
on
minerals
their
interaction
with
microbiota.Chapter
1
this
work
analyzes
COS
in
clay
fraction
soils
Piracicaba
region,
state
São
Paulo,
based
an
equation
C
fine
particles,
adjusted
tropical
soils.This
was
using
a
spatial
regression
model.In
surface
layer,
mainly
explained
relative
abundance
kaolinite,
hematite,
goethite
gibbsite
determined
Vis-NIR-SWIR
spectroscopy.A
direct
relationship
observed
gibbsite.At
depth
80
100
cm,
kaolinite
hematite
were
responsible
greatest
variation
potential.The
contribution
each
mineral
also
mapped,
high
contributions
from
deep
layers.Chapter
2
adjustment
model
microbiological
mineralogical
variables.The
modeling
mapping
different
properties
carried
out
spectral
transfer
functions
digital
(DSM),
achieving
R
0.77
0.85.All
these
detected
specific
bands,
which
achieved
correlations
0.64
0.98
laboratory
analyses.The
autoregressive
models
obtained
r
0.61
0.7.The
explanatory
variables
associated
goethite,
fungi,
actinomycetes,
vesicular-arbuscular
mycorrhizal
enzymatic
activity
betaglucosidase,
urease
phosphatase
particulate
matter
(POM),
overall
fungi
being
most
important
variable.Chapter
3
development
strategy
analyze
at
microscale
through
spectroscopic
detection
35
samples
analysis
microbial
biomass
(MBC)
beta-glucosidase,
phosphatase,
fractionation
(SOM)
into
POM
SOM
(MAOM).In
order
characterize
Mid-IR
spectra
fractions
according
variables,
bands
selected
variable.Finally,
chapter
4,
technique
developed
calculate
spatialize
indices
enzymes
betaglycosidase,
areas
Brazil
DSM
having
as
covariates
Synthetic
Soil
Image
(SYSI),
relief,
climate,
biomes
maps.The
enzyme
maps
area
(3481362.60km²),
validation
ranging
0.68
0.35.These
30
m
scale
can
be
considered
monitoring
quality
health
soils,
they
are
sensitive
land
use
management.
Geoderma,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
439, P. 116697 - 116697
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
Optical
remote
sensing
satellites
provide
rapid
access
to
regional
topsoil
salinization
mapping.
However,
mapping
based
on
spectral
reflectance
is
always
affected
by
background
material
like
vegetation
cover,
straw
mulching
and
soil
types.
In
light
of
these
challenges,
this
study
investigates
the
potential
image
fusion,
where
images
original
bare
pixels
were
combined,
minimize
impact
cover
salinity
A
case
was
presented
for
typical
area
using
synchronized
Sentinel-2
MSI
(named
image)
255
ground-truth
data
collected
in
October
2020,
aligning
with
periods
salt
return.
Furthermore,
obtain
novel
pixels,
multi-temporal
acquired
during
two
distinct
intervals:
March
May
September
November,
spanning
years
from
2018
2021.
The
synthetic
(SYSI)
obtained
extracting
images.
Two
(original,
SYSI)
fused
non-negative
matrix
factorization
(NMF)
method,
named
SYSIfused.
Then,
stacking
machine
algorithm
used
under
different
types,
evaluating
SYSIfused
accuracy
prediction.
results
showed
outperformed
(the
R2
best
models
increased
0.054–0.242,
RMSE
MAE
decreased
0.049–0.780
0.012–0.546,
respectively).
Based
SYSIfused,
order
effect
types
coastal
bog
solonchaks
>
alluvial
cinnamon
coral
saline
overall
samples,
their
roles
improving
model
0.141,
0.085,
0.022,
0.012,
respectively.
Besides,
provided
prediction
performances
(R2
=
0.742,
0.377,
0.362).
This
introduces
concept
merging
SYSI,
resulting
a
significant
improvement
areas
covered
vegetation.
The
soils
clay
fraction
major
oxides
of
tropical
are
iron
(Fe2O3),
aluminum
(Al2O3),
and
silicon
(SiO2).In
soils,
these
directly
or
indirectly
responsible
for
the
soil's
capacity
to
provide
ecosystem
services.Additionally,
they
used
classify
into
different
pedological
classes.Despite
importance
oxides,
quantifying
them
on
a
large
scale
is
not
an
easy
task.Moreover,
most
common
method
laboratory
sulfuric
acid
digestion,
which
expensive,
complex,
environmentally
harmful.To
overcome
this
issue
faster
information,
we
developed
satellite
technique
associated
with
machine
learning
map
all
agricultural
areas
in
Brazil
at
30
m
resolution.Additionally,
tested
if
generated
maps
can
be
infer
soil
weathering,
assist
construction
maps,
support
crop
management.We
modeling
dataset
5,330
sites
(0-20
cm
80-100
cm)
distributed
across
27
states.Six
spectral
variables
obtained
from
historical
Landsat
series
(bare
soil)
seven
terrain
attributes
derived
digital
elevation
model
were
determine
Fe2O3,
Al2O3,
SiO2
using
Random
Forest
algorithm.The
predicted
covered
nearly
3.48
million
km²
(~40%
national
territory).The
best
predictions
observed
Fe2O3
surface
layer
(RMSE
=
47.0,RPIQ
1.85,
R2
0.65),
while
lowest
subsurface
66.7,RPIQ
1.55,
0.19).It
was
possible
weathering
Ki
index.Our
results
consistent
legacy
where
highly
weathered
plateaus
cerrado
biome,
younger
arid
Caatinga
biome
waterlogged
Pantanal
biome.Our
also
demonstrated
high
potential
grouping
classes.Furthermore,
relationship
between
oxide
contents
vigor
sugarcane
crops,
indicating
that
our
findings
management.Moreover,
satellite-based
supported
by
capable
predicting
information
spatial
resolution.
Dokuchaev Soil Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
119, P. 261 - 305
Published: June 25, 2024
Among
the
various
repositories
of
soil
spectral
data,
Brazilian
Soil
Spectral
Library
(BSSL,
https://bibliotecaespectral.wixsite.com/english
),
created
and
maintained
by
GeoCiS
research
group,
is
representative
pedodiversity
region,
since
it
combines
spectra
from
agricultural
environmental
research.
The
BSSL
database
contains
16,084
observations
with
soil-harmonized
surface
layer
physicochemical
data
in
visible,
near-infrared,
short-wave
infrared
(Vis-NIR-SWIR,
350–2,500
nm)
mid-infrared
(MIR,
4,000–600
cm-¹)
ranges
all
26
states
Federal
District.
idea
creating
was
born
1995,
completed
2019
opened
to
users
2023.
This
currently
available
online
at
https://zenodo.org/records/8361419
.
During
oppening
process,
filtering
performed
ensure
reliable
valuable
information
provided
society.
Then
consistency
quality
assessments
were
executed
using
Pearson's
correlation
Cubist
algorithm
R
environment.
Modeling
analysis
revealed
robust
predictive
power
database,
facilitating
modeling
key
attributes.
An
open-access
will
help
researchers
validate
their
results
comparing
measured
predicted
enabling
development
new
models
or
improvement
existing
ones.
a
globally
significant
library
due
its
broad
coverage
representation
different
tropical
classes.
can
governments
corporations
providing
decision-makers
regarding
conservation
exploitation
natural
resources
monitor
health.
Minerals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 974 - 974
Published: Sept. 27, 2024
In
the
search
for
alternative
cementitious
materials,
alkali
activation
of
aluminosilicates
has
been
found
to
be
a
mechanically
effective
binder.
Among
precursors,
metakaolin
is
most
frequently
used,
with
primary
source,
kaolin,
distributed
globally
in
varying
compositions.
This
variability
may
indicate
potential
compositional
limitations
large-scale
production
such
binders.
Thus,
four
types
commercial
calcined
clays,
activated
under
identical
conditions,
were
evaluated,
and
their
physicochemical
characteristics
correlated
mechanical
properties
resulting
Different
characterization
methods
used
raw
material
each
alkali-activated
system.
Anhydrous
was
assessed
through
particle
size
distribution,
specific
surface
area,
zeta
potential,
vitreous
phases,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
amorphism,
pozzolanic
activity.
The
pastes
evaluated
fresh
state
apparent
energy
progression
isothermal
conduction
calorimetry,
hardened
compressive
strength
dilatometry.
Compressive
values
ranged
from
7
42
MPa.
From
these
results,
mathematical
model
developed
estimate
performance
based
on
key
variables,
specifically
index,
silica-to-alumina
ratio.
allows
predictions
without
need
prepare
additional
pastes.
Interestingly,
it
that
while
some
systems
displayed
low
initial
reactivity,
relative
reactivity
over
time
increased
more
significantly
than
those
higher
early-stage
suggesting
reconsideration
long-term
applications.
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1617 - 1617
Published: March 16, 2023
Robust
soil
organic
matter
(SOM)
mapping
is
required
by
farms,
but
their
generation
requires
a
large
number
of
samples
to
be
chemically
analyzed,
which
cost
prohibitive.
Recently,
research
has
shown
that
visible
and
near-infrared
(vis-NIR)
reflectance
spectroscopy
fast
accurate
technique
for
estimating
SOM
in
cost-effective
manner.
However,
few
studies
have
focused
on
using
vis-NIR
as
covariate
improve
the
accuracy
spatial
modeling.
In
this
study,
our
objective
was
compare
from
model
kriging
methods
with
without
spectroscopy.
We
split
261
into
calibration
set
(104)
building
spectral
predictive
model,
test
generating
augmented
prediction
fitted
(131),
validation
(26)
evaluating
map
accuracy.
used
two
datasets
(235
samples)
Kriging:
laboratory-based
dataset
(Ld,
observations
datasets)
predictions
(Au.p,
dataset),
spectra
covariance
(Ld.co)
(Au.p.co).
The
first
one
seven
accumulated
principal
components
were
covariates
when
we
measurement
Ld.co
Au.p.co.
evaluated
four
Kriging.
results
indicated
adding
had
great
potential
improving
kriging,
much
higher
accuracies
observed
Ld.p.co
(RMSE
5.51
g
kg−1)
Au.p.co
5.66
than
Ld
7.12
Au.p
7.69
kg−1).
With
similar
performance
Ld.p.co,
can
reduce
laboratory
analysis
60%
samples,
demonstrating
its
advantage
cost-efficiency
modeling
information.
Therefore,
conclude
obtain
data
fine-resolution
Geoderma,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
445, P. 116824 - 116824
Published: April 3, 2024
Potassium
(K)
deficiency
in
wine
grapes
results
reduced
vine
growth,
premature
leaf
drop,
and
yield
color
loss.
K
can
be
fixed
the
interlayer
of
clay
minerals
a
process
called
fixation,
which
leads
to
high
spatial
variability
soil
K.
In
Lodi
American
Viticulture
Area
(AVA)
management
winegrapes
is
complicated
by
mix
fixing
soils
non-K
soils.
Here,
we
leverage
digital
mapping
(DSM)
framework
identify
distribution
fixation
availability,
disentangle
complexity
region.
Soil
samples
(n
=
107)
were
collected,
analyzed
for
index,
availability
cation
exchange
capacity
(CEC),
aggregated
into
two
depths
(0–30
cm
30–100
cm).
intersected
with
remotely
sensed
proxies
forming
factors
existing
survey
data
used
train
"super
learner"
ensemble
or
combination
base
models,
including
random
forest
(RF),
extreme
gradient
boosting
(XGB)
cubist.
Base
models
combined
via
model
averaging
(each
weighted
its
R2)
stacking
(linear
OLS
regression),
performance
was
compared.
We
generated
mapped
uncertainties
from
super
learning
utilizing
bootstrapped
realizations
each
weighting
map
β-coefficients
fitting
step.
Bootstrapped
maps
learner
utilized
generate
upper
lower
90%
prediction
limits.
For
index
at
0–30
depth,
RF
outperformed
other
(R2
0.42),
whereas
linear
all
performed
best
depth
0.41).
Results
improved
horizons
0.48)
0.46).
Overall,
predictions
CEC
superior
both
cm;
R2
0.71)
(30–100
0.51).
conclude
that
predictively
marginal
success,
while
amenable
DSM
framework.
tied
more
genesis
formation,
are
affected
fertilization.
Finally,
compared
an
landscape
map,
facilitate
discussion
connection
between
pedogenic
state
factors,
processes
properties
mapping.
inform
foundations
DSM,
as
well
global
efforts
utilize
manage
K-based
crop
interventions.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(11), P. 3591 - 3591
Published: June 2, 2024
This
study
explores
the
feasibility
of
analyzing
soil
organic
carbon
(SOC)
in
carbonate-rich
soils
using
visible
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(VIS-NIR).
Employing
a
combination
datasets,
feature
groups,
variable
selection
methods,
and
regression
models,
22
modeling
pipelines
were
developed.
Spectral
data
spectral
combined
with
carbonate
contents
used
as
while
raw
reflectance,
first-derivative
(FD)
second-derivative
(SD)
reflectance
constituted
groups.
The
methods
included
Spearman
correlation,
Variable
Importance
Projection
(VIP),
Random
Frog
(Rfrog),
Partial
Least
Squares
Regression
(PLSR),
Forest
(RFR),
Support
Vector
(SVR)
models.
obtained
results
indicated
that
FD
preprocessing
method
RF,
model
is
sufficiently
robust
stable
to
be
applied
rich
calcium
carbonate.