Assessment of Soil Science in European Higher Education to Meet Growing Soil Awareness Needs DOI Creative Commons
Ana Villa, Erik Fahlbeck, Jennie Barron

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European Journal of Soil Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 76(3)

Published: May 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Humanity is facing a number of global challenges coupling soils and essential ecosystems, biodiversity, food production, climate change. Hence, knowledge expertise in soil science management are increasingly needed to address these issues for sustainability development. Soil higher education (HE) will be one vehicle provide new generation with skills expertise. The aim this study was assess the current state European by assessing existing degrees offered, teaching learning approaches (TLAs) used, exploring collaborations internationalisation among institutions (HEIs) Europe. A survey conducted 2020–2021 94 responses were received from HEIs 25 countries. Results showed that only 16% hosted dedicated department. In most cases, embedded departments other academic topics, mainly environmental sciences agronomy. Full degree programs offered 28% (BSc), 37% (MSc) (PhD) ( N = 75). Regarding HEIs, 6% responded they had international joint place at all levels education. Twenty‐five (37%) expressed aspirations establish while 24 (35%) saw no need programs. top three priorities attract students abroad, develop strategic research partnerships, more opportunities send abroad. Traditional lectures dominated TLAs courses, especially BSc level, where 40% than half course delivered as lectures. Several respondents claimed curricula not changed significantly last 5 years. Computer/modelling either included or small share according 96% (BSc) 98% HEIs. We conclude based on sample, appears conservative, but scope strengthen deliver better future. More diverse updated materials next experts local related soils.

Language: Английский

The role of soils in delivering Nature's Contributions to People DOI Open Access
Pete Smith, Saskia Keesstra, Whendee L. Silver

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Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 376(1834), P. 20200169 - 20200169

Published: Aug. 4, 2021

This theme issue provides an assessment of the contribution soils to Nature's Contributions People (NCP). The papers in this show that can contribute positively delivery all NCP. These contributions be maximized through careful soil management provide healthy soils, but poorly managed, degraded or polluted may negatively Soils are also shown UN Sustainable Development Goals. Papers emphasize need for management. Priorities must include: (i) natural ecosystems, protect them from conversion and degradation, (ii) managed manage a way enhance biodiversity, health, productivity sustainability prevent (iii) restore full health. Our knowledge what constitutes sustainable is mature enough implement best practices, order maintain improve vast potential not only desirable, essential sustain planet if we deliver development decades come. article part ‘The role delivering Nature’s People’.

Language: Английский

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Soil Fertility Clock—Crop Rotation as a Paradigm in Nitrogen Fertilizer Productivity Control DOI Creative Commons
W. Grzebisz, Jean Diatta, Przemysław Barłóg

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Plants, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(21), P. 2841 - 2841

Published: Oct. 25, 2022

The Soil Fertility Clock (SFC) concept is based on the assumption that critical content (range) of essential nutrients in soil adapted to requirements most sensitive plant cropping sequence (CS). This provides a key way effectively control productivity fertilizer nitrogen (Nf). production goals farm are set for maximum crop yield, which defined by environmental conditions process. target can be achieved, provided efficiency Nf approaches 1.0. Nitrogen (in fact, nitrate) determining yield-forming factor, but only when it balanced with supply other (nitrogen-supporting nutrients; N-SNs). condition achieving this level effectiveness factors, including N-SNs, should at ≤1.0. A source N-SNs zone occupied roots. applied order restore their topsoil required given CS. Other plants CS provide timeframe active controlling distance from range.

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Assessment of salt-affected soil in selected rice irrigation schemes in Tanzania: understanding salt types for optimizing management approaches DOI Creative Commons

Moh’d M. Omar,

Boniface H. J. Massawe,

Mawazo J. Shitindi

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Frontiers in Soil Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4

Published: April 23, 2024

Salt-affected soils have serious implications for agricultural land quality and productivity, leading to a reduction in the net cultivable area available food production. This issue has emerged as one of foremost global challenges recent years, impacting both security environmental sustainability. research focuses on soil characterizations conducted three irrigation schemes understand types, distribution, nature salt-affected soils. Auger observations served basic methodology unit delineation this study. Twelve representative pits with depth more than 160 cm were described, undisturbed disturbed samples collected analyzed physical chemical properties. The characterized by low levels phosphorus, organic carbon, total nitrogen, well variations exchangeable bases. Furthermore, 37.5% horizons highlighted presence Sodium was predominant cation, followed magnesium, potassium, calcium. Likewise, HCO 3 − dominant anion, Cl SO 4 2− . results study reveal existence two types soil. Uturo scheme had sodic soils, while Ndungu saline-sodic Additionally, been discovered Mawala scheme. root cause challenge is inherent conditions, exacerbated inadequate drainage infrastructure. Therefore, measures such application gypsum salt leaching, improving incorporating matter, infrastructure, using rice-tolerant varieties are recommended mitigate stress improve fertility. It imperative establish robust framework continuous monitoring regular assessment health enable timely interventions informed decisions sustainable management.

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Soil deterioration due to long-term grazing of desert-steppe promotes stress-tolerant ecological strategies in plants DOI
Jiahua Zheng, Qi Wang, S. W. K. Yuan

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The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 907, P. 168131 - 168131

Published: Oct. 29, 2023

Language: Английский

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Caffeic Acid O-Methyltransferase Gene Family in Mango (Mangifera indica L.) with Transcriptional Analysis under Biotic and Abiotic Stresses and the Role of MiCOMT1 in Salt Tolerance DOI Open Access
Huiliang Wang,

Zhuoli Chen,

Ruixiong Luo

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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(5), P. 2639 - 2639

Published: Feb. 24, 2024

Caffeic acid O-methyltransferase (COMT) participates in various physiological activities plants, such as positive responses to abiotic stresses and the signal transduction of phytohormones. In this study, 18 COMT genes were identified chromosome-level reference genome mango, named MiCOMTs. A phylogenetic tree containing nine groups (I-IX) was constructed based on amino sequences 71 proteins from seven species. The indicated that members MiCOMTs could be divided into four groups. Quantitative real-time PCR showed all MiCOMT have particularly high expression levels during flowering. different under biotic stresses, including salt stimulated drought ABA SA treatment, well Xanthomonas campestris pv. mangiferaeindicae Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infection, respectively. Among them, level MiCOMT1 significantly up-regulated at 6–72 h after stresses. results gene function analysis via transient overexpression Nicotiana benthamiana can promote accumulation MeJA, improve tolerance mango. These are beneficial future researchers aiming understand biological functions molecular mechanisms genes.

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Bioplastic an alternative to Plastic in Modern World: A Systemized Review DOI Open Access
Mussarat Jabeen, Kainat Tarıq,

Syed Ubaid Hussain

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Environmental Research and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(4), P. 614 - 625

Published: May 16, 2024

Introduction of plastic objects or particles into the Earth's environment that adversely affect all life on planet is refer as pollution. Currently, pollution one biggest environmental concerns, and sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics are being explored. Using bioplastics, which made from renewable resources biodegradable, can reduce promote sustainability. This review article examines role bioplastics in today's society alternative plastics. A variety biodegradable polymers, including PLA, PHA, PBS, SB, CB PUH, have been tested. Plastics be used a wide range industries, packaging, biomedical devices, agriculture, 3D printing. Despite tremendous advances, difficulties such scalability, cost competitiveness, end-of-life management remain, requiring additional research innovation. For development implementation bioplastic global scale, collaboration between academia, business, governments essential. pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, more future. summarizes few important their properties, uses. In order address challenges 21st century, it switch ecologically friendly materials.

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Multi-omics tools for understanding Trichoderma-plant symbiosis: biotechnological developments and future directions DOI
Nur Syafikah Abdullah, Febri Doni,

Muhammad Adil Awal

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Symbiosis, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 93(2), P. 125 - 138

Published: May 28, 2024

Language: Английский

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Effect of <i>Tithonia </i><i>diversifolia</i> (Hemsley) and Inorganic Fertilizers on Morpho-Agronomic Characteristics of Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) Grown on Oxisols in Democratic Republic of Congo DOI Open Access

Constantin Kalubi Nkongolo,

Georges Mupala Muyayabantu,

André Mbumba Kayombo

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American Journal of Plant Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(01), P. 64 - 75

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Optimizing Flammulina velutipes residue use: impact on health metrics and performance in three-yellow chickens DOI Creative Commons
Yuanxiao Li, Shilin Liu, Li Wang

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Frontiers in Animal Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5

Published: Feb. 6, 2025

Introduction This study investigated the effects of Flammulina velutipes residue (FVR) on performance, antioxidant function, immunity, and intestinal flora broilers. Methods A total 192 one-day-old three-yellow chickens were divided into four groups 48 per group, 6 replicates group 8 replicate. The control (CON) was fed a basal diet, while remaining three supplemented with FVR in adding 2%, 4% 6% respectively. experiment lasted for days. Blood samples collected from jugular vein days 28 to determine serum biochemical indices. Caecum contents day assess diversity. Results discussion No significant differences observed dry matter intake (DMI), average daily gain (ADG), or feed conversion ratio (FCR) between 2% CON. However, FRV showed significantly reduced DMI FCR. exhibited increased levels catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPC-PX) capacity (T-AOC), along decreased malondialdehyde (MDA) content. Additionally, interleukin-1 (IL-1) decreased, immunoglobulin G (IgG), (IgA) interleukin 10 (IL-10) groups. caecal diversity test revealed that altered structure, proportions Bacteroides , Ruminococcus Faecalibacterium In conclusion, can enhance immunity broilers enrich structure flora. impact growth performance is limited dosage-dependent. Further research needed optimize its use poultry diets.

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Development of soil quality assessment framework: A comprehensive review of indicators, functions, and approaches DOI Creative Commons

Ya’nan Fan,

Chao Zhang, Wenyou Hu

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Ecological Indicators, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 172, P. 113272 - 113272

Published: Feb. 22, 2025

Language: Английский

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