Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 3030 - 3030
Published: Dec. 11, 2023
The
main
causes
of
high
productional
costs
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions
in
the
chopping
process
maize
straws
are
energy
consumption
breaking
force.
Addressing
these
issues,
this
paper
proposes
a
solution
that
leverages
machine-learning
algorithms
to
select
appropriate
operational
parameters
for
devices,
thereby
reducing
cutting
In
study,
peak
force
stalk
(PB),
(EC)
slide-cutting
momentum
disc
blade
(SM)
were
set
as
dependent
variables,
rotation
speed
Y-type
(RSY),
transmission
ratio
(TR)
angle
(SA)
independent
variables.
Various
techniques,
including
back-propagation
(BP),
radial
basis
function
(RBF),
an
artificial
neural
network
(ANN),
support
vector
regression
stepwise
polynomial
model,
applied
using
6-fold
cross-validation
approach
determine
most
effective
predictive
models.
results
indicated
BP-ANN
model
performs
best
predicting
PB
(R2Test
=
0.9860)
SM
0.9561),
while
RBF-ANN
yields
highest
accuracy
EC
0.9255)
under
optimal
parameters.
Subsequently,
verification
test
was
conducted
randomly
selected
training
testing
data
based
on
predicted
functions.
demonstrated
R2Train
R2Test
PB,
all
above
0.95,
indicating
BP
RBF
networks
capable
accurately
nonlinear
relationship
between
variables
(EC,
PB)
(RSY,
TR
SA)
practical
applications.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 25, 2025
Straw
return
and
straw-derived
biochar
are
promising
practices
for
improving
soil
physicochemical
properties
crop
production.
However,
the
integrated
effects
of
a
single
application
on
moisture,
heat,
salinity
transport,
their
regulation
mechanism
water
use
efficiency
(WUE)
in
salt-affected
soils
still
understood
deeply.
Four
amendments
were
used:
control
without
any
additives
(CK),
direct
10
t
ha
-1
straw
(BJ),
treatments
15
(B15),
30
(B30).
Application
generally
increased
moisture
content
during
whole
growth
periods.
Temperature
top
cm
by
0.97°Cfor
B30
1.08°C
BJ
when
averaged
two
growing
seasons.
The
led
to
slight
reduction
pH
from
0~30
cm,
while
did
not
significantly
also
30-cm
depth
salinity.
desalting
ratio
at
maturity
decreased
slightly
first
season
but
second
across
years.
enhanced
yield,
WUE,
net
income.
These
improved
more
year
than
year.
two-year
average
WUE
profit
values
BJ.
Thus,
amendment
is
recommended
improve
water-heat
environment,
income
adjusting
degree
salinization.
Soil Science Society of America Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
89(3)
Published: May 1, 2025
Abstract
Role
of
varying
C:N
ratios
biochar
to
enhance
soil
health
and
impacts
across
types
remain
inadequately
understood.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
elucidate
the
mechanisms
change
in
organic
carbon
(SOC)
fractions
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
under
nitrogen‐enriched
(NB)
application
sandy
loamy
soil.
A
control
(CK;
without
biochar)
four
types,
including
one
pristine
(PB)
three
NB
(NB1,
NB2,
NB3),
were
applied
at
two
rates
(20
t
ha
−1
[L1]
40
[L2]).
Biochar
levels
significantly
influenced
CH₄
CO₂
emissions.
effectively
reduced
while
increased
both
types.
enhanced
SOC
pools,
which
is
primarily
attributed
mineral‐associated
particulate
soils.
β‐glucosidase,
cellobiohydrolase,
β‐xylosidase
by
NB,
particularly
a
higher
rate
(L2)
compared
CK,
with
more
pronounced
increases
Structural
equation
modeling
showed
that
SOC.
The
results
provide
valuable
insights
for
guiding
applications
reducing
improving
fertility,
potential
benefits
diverse
agroecosystems
farming
communities
worldwide.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 742 - 742
Published: April 3, 2024
Microbial
residual
carbon
is
an
important
component
in
soil
pool
stability.
Here,
we
tested
soils
collected
from
the
early
(first
year,
R1),
middle
(10
years,
R10),
and
long-term
(30
R30)
stages
of
reclamation
a
coal
mining
area
China.
Two
treatments
with
straw
materials,
namely
maize
+
(S+M)
wheat
(S+W),
were
used
for
decomposition
experiment.
The
glucosamine
muramic
acid
contents
assessed.
Accumulation
microbial
C
its
contribution
to
organic
(SOC)
analyzed
at
various
intervals.
Straw
incorporation
resulted
higher
amino
sugar
accumulation
than
that
control.
content
was
considerably
R30
R10
R1;
S+M
S+W
showed
average
increases
15
4%,
respectively,
compared
control
after
500
days.
total
fungal
under
substantially
those
on
days
33,
55,
218
R30.
contributions
residues
SOC
R1,
R10,
73.77,
71.32,
69.64%,
respectively;
contributed
significantly
more
bacterial
residues.
sugars
increased
increasing
period.
addition
promoted
C,
especially
reclamation.
Therefore,
improved
stability
sources
mine
soils.
Land,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 1895 - 1895
Published: Oct. 9, 2023
Understanding
the
variability
in
mechanical
and
hydrological
soil
characteristics
resulting
from
diverse
tillage
residue
management
practices
is
essential
for
evaluating
adoption
of
conservation
strategies
to
preserve
soil’s
physical
well-being.
Zero-tillage
techniques
combined
with
retention
or
incorporation
have
gained
widespread
recognition
their
capacity
conserve
water
resources,
reduce
energy
consumption,
enhance
quality
environmental
sustainability.
Nevertheless,
choice
options
may
vary
depending
on
geographical
locations
specific
conditions.
To
assess
impacts
four
distinct
approaches,
a
two-year
experiment
(2020–2021
2021–2022)
was
conducted:
T1:
conventional
followed
by
wheat
sowing
after
removal
rice
straw
(CT-RS);
T2:
zero
using
Happy
Seeder
while
retaining
(ZT+RS);
T3:
reversible
mouldboard
plough
(CT+RS);
T4:
minimum
Super
(MT+RS);
effects
were
recorded
properties.
Our
findings
indicate
that
(T2)
had
positive
influence
various
attributes.
Notably,
significant
differences
observed
among
options,
particularly
terms
bulk
density
T1
exhibiting
highest
values
lowest
being
T2,
whereas
penetration
resistance
T3
compared
T1.
In
case
T3,
sandy
loam
clay
soils
measured
saturated
hydraulic
conductivity
values,
measuring
5.08
4.57
cm
h−1
4.07
3.73
h−1,
respectively.
Furthermore,
T2
(zero
retention)
demonstrated
mean
weight
diameter
(MWD)
maximum
stable
aggregate.
These
results
collectively
underscore
adopting
structure
quality,
concerning
Frontiers in Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: April 16, 2024
Purpose
This
study
investigates
the
influence
of
incorporating
Azolla
,
rice
straw,
and
NPKS
fertilizers
on
phosphorus
use
efficiency
(PUE)
productivity
in
lowland
paddy
fields.
Despite
’s
well-known
role
as
a
nitrogen-fixing
aquatic
fern
production,
its
specific
impact
PUE
remains
unclear.
The
primary
objective
is
to
explore
diverse
treatment
combinations
identify
synergies
that
enhance
both
overall
productivity.
Methods
was
conducted
at
Mkula
Irrigation
Scheme
Kilombero
Valley,
Tanzania;
field
experiment
employed
randomized
complete
block
design
with
13
treatments
three
replications.
Treatments
comprised
various
chemical
fertilizers,
50%
100%
rates
nitrogen
(N)
applied
(P),
potassium
(K),
sulfur
(S).
Results
reveals
substantial
application
total
nitrogen,
available
phosphorus,
exchangeable
levels
soil.
Particularly
noteworthy
were
involving
reduced
synthetic
along
P,
K,
S
applications,
which
exhibited
highest
uptake
PUE.
Specifically,
combining
straw
N
rates,
alongside
30
kg
P
ha
−1
+
K
20
resulted
(73.57
kg/ha)
(46.24%).
Conclusion
Integrated
nutrient
management,
demonstrates
synergistic
effects
while
maintaining
soil
quality.
underscores
potential
such
integrated
strategies
optimize
contribute
sustainable
production
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(7), P. e0305836 - e0305836
Published: July 17, 2024
In
the
dryland
area
of
Loess
Plateau
in
northwest
China,
long-term
excessive
fertilization
has
led
to
soil
compaction
and
nutrient
loss,
which
turn
limits
crop
yield
productivity.
To
address
this
issue,
we
conducted
experiments
using
environmentally
friendly
organic
fertilizer
bacterium
fertilizer.
Our
goal
was
investigate
effects
additional
inputs
on
water
migration,
root
architecture,
formation.
We
implemented
six
different
strategies,
namely:
N
m
(mulching,
30
kg/ha),
NPK
1m
60
kg/ha;
P
K
2m
90
45
Om
2
t/ha),
Bm
10
(N
no
mulching).
The
results
revealed
that
addition
(NPK
)
had
a
positive
impact
soybean
system
development.
Compared
with
other
treatments,
it
significantly
increased
total
length,
surface
area,
length
density
by
25.96%
~
94.89%,
-19.63%
36.28%,
9.36%
28.84%,
respectively.
Furthermore,
enhanced
consumption.
2018,
storage
during
flowering
podding
periods
decreased
12.63%
19.65%,
respectively,
while
consumption
0.97%
compared
.
2019,
harvest
23.49%
11.51%,
0.65%.
Ultimately,
achieved
high
grain
use
efficiency
(WUE),
surpassing
treatments
76.79%
78.97%
71.22%
73.76%,
Subsequently,
also
exhibited
significant
increases
WUE,
improvements
35.58%
39.27%
35.26%
38.16%,
profound
leading
stable
sustainable
production.