Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(11), P. 2728 - 2728
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
accurately
evaluate
the
quality
characteristics
whole
tillage
cropland
and
deepen
knowledge
sub-tillage
soil
evaluation
in
Jilin
Province,
China.
In
study,
top-tillage
samples
were
collected
from
185
maize
continuous
cropping
areas
12
physicochemical
indexes
(pH,
cation
exchange
capacity
(CEC),
organic
matter
(SOM),
total
nitrogen
(TN),
phosphorus
(TP),
potassium
(TK),
available
(AN),
(AP),
(AK),
sand,
silt,
clay)
used
layer
index
(SQI).
results
showed
that
Province
generally
above
moderate
level,
nutrient
contents
increased
West
East
among
regions.
minimum
data
set
SQI
(SQI-MDS)
layers
0.22–0.98
(0.46)
0.23–0.93
(0.55),
respectively.
suitable
ranges
MDS
parameters
for
reasonable
as
follows:
SOM
≥
34.5
g
kg−1,
31.5%
≤
sand
53.5%,
AP
32.1
mg
TK
15.18
kg−1;
31.3%
51.2%,
TN
1.48
6.4
pH
7.1,
AK
157.6
kg−1.
summary,
different
ecological
zones
are
varied.
It
necessary
adjust
thresholds
combination
with
actual
conditions
establish
a
more
accurate
system
quality.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
930, P. 172774 - 172774
Published: April 28, 2024
Deadwood
is
an
important
element
of
forest
ecosystems
that
affects
many
its
components,
including
the
soil
environment.
Our
research
attempt
to
determine
role
decaying
wood
in
shaping
properties
soils
mountain
ecosystems.
The
aim
our
was
present
influence
beech
deadwood
on
physicochemical
and
microbiological
diversity
soils.
carried
out
Baba
Góra
Massif
at
northern
exposure.
plots
were
established
altitude
gradient
600,
800
1000
m
above
sea
level.
On
each
plot,
samples
taken
from
wood,
directly
under
log,
a
sample
1
log
as
control.
We
determined
basic
samples,
pH,
C
N
concentration
lignin
content.
enzymatic
activity
additionally,
taxonomic
composition
bacterial
fungal
communities
collected
samples.
indicates
noted
positive
effect
tested
Soils
affected
by
characterized
significantly
higher
concentrations
compared
control
soils,
regardless
their
location
gradient.
Additionally,
we
found
are
different
microorganisms
In
alpha
lowest
with
deadwood.
results
may
have
practical
applications
management
presented
indicate
possibility
leaving
order
improve
increase
microbial
diversity.
Biogeosciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(5), P. 1341 - 1354
Published: March 10, 2025
Abstract.
Drought
poses
increasing
challenges
to
global
food
production.
Knowledge
about
the
influence
of
drought
on
crop
development
and
role
soil
properties
for
severity
is
important
in
risk
analysis
mitigating
impacts
at
landscape
level.
Here,
we
tested
if
satellite
images
from
Sentinel-2
could
be
used
assess
responses
scale
what
were.
As
a
case
study,
assessed
winter
wheat
growth
13
fields
belonging
commercial
farmers
southern
Sweden
dry
year
(2018)
with
normal
weather
conditions
(2021).
To
track
growth,
green
leaf
area
index
(GLAI)
was
estimated
imagery
using
radiative
transfer
model.
Proxies
rate,
peak
GLAI,
timing
GLAI
were
derived
single-field
We
then
compared
proxies
between
2
years
related
year-to-year
differences
measured
properties.
found
lower
rates,
earlier
conditions.
A
higher
this
not
shown
precipitation.
Differences
large
some
but
small
other
fields,
suggesting
that
play
response
drought.
plant
available
water
capacity
had
rate
smaller
relative
years.
This
shows
importance
soils
conditions,
which
will
likely
become
more
relevant
an
increasingly
drier
climate.
Our
study
demonstrates
satellite-derived
can
identify
events
discover
scales
farming.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 3378 - 3378
Published: April 10, 2025
The
sustainability
of
agroecosystems
depends
on
the
maintenance
soil
organic
matter
(SOM)
and
aggregate
stability,
which
are
key
components
health.
long-term
effects
conservation
management
systems,
such
as
adoption
no
till
(NT)
associated
with
cover
crops,
quality
still
unclear.
aim
this
study
was
to
evaluate
NT
systems
combined
cropping
ecologically
intensified
by
presence
legumes
carbon
index
(CMI)
state
aggregation,
sensitive
tools
assess
systems.
autumn
spring
legume
crops
increased
proportion
aggregates
>
2
mm,
resulting
in
higher
weighted
average
diameters
aggregation
values
comparison
conventional
tillage
(CT),
favored
microaggregate
proportion.
C
content
only
surface
layer,
while
use
stock
23%
compared
system
without
0–20
cm
layer.
In
topsoil
under
NT,
stocks
particulate
(POM)
mineral-associated
(MAOM)
were
100%
37%
greater
than
CT,
respectively.
A
CMI
observed
CT
(18%),
one
(52%),
two
(72%)
crops.
These
results
highlight
till’s
positive
impact
health,
further
enhanced
legume-based
ecological
intensification
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(10), P. e0307487 - e0307487
Published: Oct. 30, 2024
The
concentration
of
salt
ions
influences
the
availability
and
plant
nutrients
dynamics
in
soil.
Proper
management
these
can
enhance
food
grain
production,
helping
to
feed
growing
population.
In
this
experiment,
nine
fertility
combinations
were
followed
soil
organic
carbon
reduce
toxicity
monitor
nutrient
availability.
An
incubation
experiment
was
conducted
for
period
one
year
with
different
amendments
including
biochar
(BC),
pressmud
(PM),
farm
yard
manure
(FYM)
as
follow:
T
1
-control,
2
-RDF,
3
-FYM
(10
t/ha),
4
-PM
5
-BC
6
(5
t/ha)
+
PM
7
BC
8
9
(2.5
t/ha).
Results
showed
that
addition
substance
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
affected
pH
electric
conductivity.
Plant
(N,
K,
S)
also
influenced
by
application
Organic
C
available
N
recorded
highest
treatment
(FYM—5
t/ha
-5
t/ha);
whereas,
K
S
observed
(BC-10
microbial
indicators
(alkaline
phosphatases,
arylsulphatase,
dehydrogenase
activity
biomass
carbon)
measured
FYM
applied
treatment.
conclusion,
10
(biochar
alone
or
FYM)
improved
activities
saline
It
could
be
a
suitable
option
enhancing
soils.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(7), P. 1348 - 1348
Published: June 21, 2024
Land
degradation
severely
affects
soil
functions,
thereby
weakening
crop
productivity.
However,
the
quantitative
effects
of
organic
matter
(SOM)
composition
and
microbial
properties
on
maize
yield
remain
unclear
under
different
levels
land
degradation.
Here,
a
gradient
was
selected
for
sampling
in
Horqin
Sandy
northeast
China.
The
results
show
that
relative
abundances
aliphatic
aromatic
groups
decreased
by
21.51%
86.01%
with
increasing
degradation,
respectively,
considerable
increase
polysaccharide
led
to
decrease
stability
resistance
SOM
decomposition.
Microbial
properties,
such
as
biomass
carbon,
basic
respiration,
qCO2,
enzyme
activities,
result
phospholipid
fatty
acid
content
ratio
between
bacteria
fungi
markedly
an
level
G+
G−
increased.
Correlation
analysis
confirmed
were
significantly
related
composition,
random
forest
model
indicated
key
factors
affecting
(7.15%,
p
<
0.05).
Moreover,
structure
equation
modelling
revealed
reduced
physiochemical
resulting
microorganisms,
causing
variations
directly
leading
yield.
effect
microorganisms
(β
=
0.84
***)
greater
than
0.53
**).
Our
investigation
can
provide
theoretical
basis
conservation
cropland
Land.
Abstract.
Drought
poses
increasing
challenges
to
global
food
production.
Knowledge
about
the
influence
of
drought
on
crop
development
and
role
soil
properties
in
risk
analysis
mitigating
impacts
at
landscape
level
is
important
guide
climate
change
adaptation.
Satellite
earth
observations
can
provide
area-wide
insights
into
growth
processes
that
may
help
identify
factors
quantify
vulnerability
drought.
Here,
we
evaluate
potential
Sentinel-2
reveal
interactions
plant-growth
parameters
during
variable
weather
conditions.
As
a
case
study,
assess
winter
wheat
13
fields
belonging
commercial
farmers
southern
Sweden
dry
year
with
normal
To
track
growth,
green
leaf
area
index
(GLAI)
was
estimated
from
satellite
imagery
using
radiative
transfer
model.
Proxies
for
rate,
peak
GLAI,
timing
GLAI
were
derived
single
field
level.
We
then
compared
proxies
between
two
years
across
related
them
measured
properties.
found
lower
earlier
An
increase
also
shown
be
higher
this
not
precipitation.
Differences
large
some
but
small
other
fields:
suggesting
play
response
amount
plant
available
water
capacity
had
better
performance
smaller
relative
differences
rate
years.
The
observed
conditions,
demonstrate
used
plant-soil-weather
scales
relevant
farming.
Our
investigation
serves
as
first
step
towards
supporting
management,
adaptation
communication
activities
topic.