Abstract.
Hydro-pedotransfer
functions
(PTFs)
relate
easy-to-measure
and
readily
available
soil
information
to
hydraulic
properties
for
applications
in
a
wide
range
of
process-based
empirical
models,
thereby
enabling
the
assessment
effects
on
hydrological,
biogeochemical,
ecological
processes.
At
least
more
than
four
decades
research
have
been
invested
derive
such
relationships.
However,
while
methods,
data
storage
capacity,
computational
efficiency
advanced,
there
are
fundamental
concerns
related
scope
adequacy
current
PTFs,
particularly
when
applied
parameterize
models
used
at
field
scale
beyond.
Most
PTF
development
process
has
focused
refining
advancing
regression
aspects
remained
largely
unconsidered.
system
settings
not
captured
by
existing
which
built
mostly
agricultural
soils
temperate
climates.
Thus.
PTFs
ignorie
how
parent
material,
vegetation,
land
use,
climate
affect
processes
that
shape
properties.
The
parameterise
Richards-Richardson
equation
limited
predicting
parameters
van
Genuchten-Mualem
functions,
despite
sufficient
evidence
demonstrating
their
shortcomings.
Another
issue
relates
diverging
scales
derivation
application,
whereby
derived
based
laboratory
measurements
being
often
regional
scales.
Scaling,
modulation,
constraining
strategies
exist
alleviate
some
these
shortcomings
mismatch
between
These
addressed
here
joint
effort
members
International
Soil
Modelling
Consortium
(ISMC)
Pedotransfer
Functions
Working
Group
with
aim
systematise
provide
roadmap
guiding
both
use.
International Soil and Water Conservation Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 713 - 725
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
Soil
erosion
is
a
complex
process
involving
multiple
natural
and
anthropic
agents,
causing
the
deterioration
of
components
comprising
soil
health.
Here,
we
provide
an
estimate
spatial
patterns
cropland
susceptibility
to
by
sheet
rill,
gully,
wind,
tillage,
root
crops
harvesting
report
co-occurrence
these
processes
using
multi-model
approach.
In
addition,
give
global
overview
potential
future
changes,
identify
locations
where
concurrent
may
be
expected
intersect
with
projected
dry/wet
climate
changes
2070.
Of
modelled
1.48
billion
hectares
(B
ha)
cropland,
our
results
indicate
that
0.56
B
ha
(∼36%
total
area)
are
highly
susceptible
(classes
4
5)
single
process,
0.27
(∼18%
two
0.02
(1.4%
three
or
more
processes.
An
estimated
0.82
croplands
possible
increases
in
water
(0.68
wind
(0.14
erosion.
We
contend
presented
set
estimates
represents
basis
for
enhancing
foundational
knowledge
on
geography
at
scale.
The
generated
insight
can
useful
starting
point
decision-makers
working
ex-post
ex-ante
policy
evaluation
UN
Sustainable
Development
Goal
15
(Life
Land)
activities.
Scientifically,
this
work
provides
hitherto
most
comprehensive
assessment
risks
scale,
based
state-of-the-art
models.
Precision Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(5), P. 1738 - 1765
Published: April 9, 2023
Field
size
and
shape
constrain
spatial
temporal
management
of
agriculture
with
implications
for
farm
profitability,
field
biodiversity
environmental
performance.
Large,
conventional
equipment
struggles
to
small,
irregularly
shaped
fields
efficiently.
The
study
hypothesized
that
autonomous
crop
machines
would
make
it
possible
non-rectangular
profitably,
thereby
preserving
other
benefits.
Using
the
experience
Hands
Free
Hectare
(HFH)
demonstration
project,
this
developed
algorithms
estimate
times
(h/ha)
efficiency
(%)
subject
in
grain-oil-seed
farms
United
Kingdom
using
four
different
sets.
Results
show
had
a
substantial
impact
on
technical
economic
performance
all
sets,
but
were
able
small
1
ha
rectangular
profitably.
Small
sizes
types
required
more
time,
HFH
sets
least
impact.
Solutions
linear
programming
model
decreased
wheat
production
cost
by
€15/ton
€29/ton
€24/ton
€46/ton
respectively,
larger
112
kW
221
human
operators
was
not
profitable
fields.
Sensitivity
testing
shows
adapted
easily
profitably
scenarios
increasing
wage
rates
reduced
labour
availability,
whilst
struggled.
Technical
feasibility
imply
could
facilitate
improve
performance.The
online
version
contains
supplementary
material
available
at
10.1007/s11119-023-10016-w.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
121(14)
Published: March 25, 2024
Granular
media
constitute
the
most
abundant
form
of
solid
matter
on
Earth
and
beyond.
When
external
forces
are
applied
to
a
granular
medium,
transmitted
through
it
via
chains
contacts
among
grains-force
chains.
Understanding
spatial
structure
temporal
evolution
force
constitutes
fundamental
goal
mechanics.
Here,
we
introduce
an
experimental
technique,
interference
optical
projection
tomography,
study
in
three-dimensional
(3D)
packs
under
triaxial
shear
loads
illustrate
technique
with
random
assemblies
spheres
icosahedra.
We
find
that,
response
increasing
vertical
load,
pack
forms
intensifying
chains,
while
icosahedra
more
interconnected
force-chain
networks.
This
provides
microscopic
insights
into
why
particles
angularity
resistant
failure-the
network
is
stronger
(that
is,
resilient
topological
collapse)
than
isolated
round
particles.
The
longer
less
branching
likely
buckle,
which
leads
macroscopic
failure
pack.
work
paves
way
for
understanding
grain-scale
underpinning
localized
3D
media,
such
as
localization
landslides
stick-slip
frictional
motion
tectonic
induced
earthquakes.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
154, P. 110913 - 110913
Published: Sept. 10, 2023
Are
we
losing
water
mostly
due
to
climate
change?
This
study
delves
into
that
question.
The
main
innovation
of
this
research
lies
in
developing
a
methodology
forecasts
future
shifts
resources
through
the
use
nondimensional
indicators,
such
as
Landscape
Hydric
Potential
(LHP),
caused
by
change
scenarios,
land
and
cover
(LULC)
projections,
combination
both
factors.
LHP
method
draws
upon
range
indicators
shape
geosphere
at
catchment
scale,
namely:
hydrogeological
conditions,
soil
climatic
geomorphological
LULC.
analysis
was
carried
out
for
33
catchments
located
Upper
Vistula
River
Basin
East-Central
Europe.
conducted
following
stages.
First,
values
were
calculated
present
conditions.
Subsequently,
an
anticipated
changes
LULC
near
far
future.
Lastly,
simulations
performed
project
how
might
evolve,
considering
potential
over
time.
results
have
shown
under
current
mountainous
are
characterized
higher
than
highlands
or
plains.
Agricultural
areas
projected
experience
largest
Climatic
balance
indicate
minimal
changes,
irrespective
time
horizon.
Our
studies
conclude
predicted
could
more
significant
impact
on
change.
Environmental Research Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(12), P. 123002 - 123002
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
Abstract
Plastic
pollution
in
terrestrial
environments
is
a
global
issue
due
to
its
adverse
effects
on
soil
health,
with
negative
impacts
ecosystem
services
and
food
production.
However,
the
enormous
heterogeneity
of
both
plastic
characteristics
complicate
assessment
impact
overall
trends
plastic-induced
changes
properties
beyond
experimental
conditions.
In
this
work,
we
have
carried
out
systematic
in-depth
review
existing
literature
plastics
physical
properties.
To
end,
quantified
macro-
(MaP,
>5000
μ
m)
micro-plastics
(MiP,
<5000
bulk
density,
porosity,
water-stable
aggregates
(WSAs),
saturated
hydraulic
conductivity,
moisture
at
field
capacity
(FC),
based
four
plastics:
polymer
types,
shapes
sizes
particles,
concentrations
soil.
Results
showed
that
MaPs
MiPs
significantly
modified
values
analyzed
compared
control
without
over
50%
dataset,
albeit
large
variability,
from
reduction
an
increase
values,
depending
specific
conditions
property.
Depending
concentration,
density
porosity
decreased
moderately
(4%–6%)
MiP
MaP.
reduced
WSA
by
average
20%,
ranging
40%
decrease
20%
concentration
MiP.
Saturated
conductivity
changed
shapes,
MaP
MiP,
varying
70%
increase.
Soil
water
content
FC
varied
texture,
distribution
conventional
decreasing
10%
65%.
biodegradable
increased
FC.
The
few
studies
available
provide
evidence
not
enough
attention
being
paid
influenced
input.
It
recommended
consider
wide
range
their
future
studies,
for
advance
understanding
health
medium-long
term
under
different
environmental
Geoderma,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
442, P. 116772 - 116772
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
The
evolution
of
soil
structure
in
agricultural
soils
is
driven
by
natural
and
anthropogenic
factors
including
inherent
properties,
climate
management
interventions,
all
acting
at
different
spatial
temporal
scales.
Although
the
causal
relationships
between
these
individual
are
increasingly
understood,
their
relative
importance
complex
interactive
effects
on
have
so
far
not
been
investigated
across
a
geo-climatic
region.
Here
we
present
first
attempt
to
identify
that
drive
as
well
direction
effect
with
focus
temperate-boreal
zone.
This
was
done
using
random
forest
(RF)
approach
soil,
climate,
time,
site
covariates.
Relative
entropy,
quantified
Kullback-Leibler
(KL)
divergence,
used
quantitative
index
structure,
which
derived
from
particle-size
distribution
water
retention
data,
integrates
pores
micrometre-scale
large
macropores.
Our
dataset
includes
431
intact
topsoil
subsoil
samples
89
sites
Sweden
Norway,
were
sampled
1953
2017.
covariates
for
identified
non-linear
non-monotonic
KL
divergence
through
partial
dependence
analysis.
To
reveal
any
differences
topsoils
(0–30
cm;
n
=
174)
subsoils
(30–100
257),
same
analysis
repeated
separately
two
subsets.
able
explain
average
more
than
50%
variation
when
only
included.
However,
predictions
poorer
(≈
35%),
underlining
dynamics
topsoils.
Parent
material
most
important
predictor
followed
clay
content
sampling
year
samples.
Mean
annual
air
temperature
ranked
third
precipitation
fourth
it
remains
unclear
whether
direct
(e.g.,
freezing
thawing,
wetting
drying,
rainfall
impact)
or
indirectly
expressed
interactions
management.
revealed
organic
carbon
threshold
around
3%
below
starts
deteriorate.
Besides
this,
our
results
suggest
land
deteriorated
steadily
during
1950′s
1970′s,
attribute
traffic
compaction
consequence
intensification.
We
discuss
findings
light
data
bias,
laboratory
methods
multicollinearity
conclude
here
gave
valuable
insights
into
drivers
Theses
will
be
use
inform
interventions
address
properties
functions
related
it.
