Fungal
community
structure
and
functional
genes
abundance
in
Brazilian
drylands
under
desertification
processDesertification
causes
the
depletion
of
soil's
natural
resources.Degradation
alters
all
ecological
processes
that
occur
naturally
soil.This
degradation
is
largely
due
to
changes
microbial
communities
present
this
complex
soil-plantatmosphere
ecosystem.One
main
responsible
for
maintaining
biological
balance
soil
fungal
communities,
which
participate
numerous
processes,
such
as
nutrient
cycling,
decomposition
organic
matter,
solubilization
by
acids,
transport
nutrients
water.However,
studies
report
consequences
process
on
access
specific
functions
are
scarce,
especially
Caatinga
biome
Brazil,
one
most
populous
semi-arid
region
world.The
study
was
conducted
area
Irauçuba,
state
Ceará,
where
nine
restoration
areas
were
established
prevent
overgrazing
animals
2002.The
aim
describe
modulation
well
related
nitrogen
phosphorus
cycles
a
gradient.Two
chapters
considered,
first
showing
grazing
exclusion
effective
restoring
community.Whilst
second
shed
light
genes,
reduces
N
P
while
could
recover.Therefore,
we
took
an
important
step
towards
theoretical
foundation
seeks
efficient
strategy
combating
drylands.
Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
356, P. 108619 - 108619
Published: June 7, 2023
Agricultural
management
can
influence
soil
organic
carbon
(SOC)
stocks
and
thus
may
contribute
to
sequestration
climate
change
mitigation.
The
depth
which
agricultural
practices
affect
SOC
is
uncertain.
Soil
have
an
important
bearing
on
dynamics,
so
it
consider
effects
capture
fully
changes
in
stocks.
This
applies
particular
the
evaluation
of
farming
measures,
are
becoming
increasingly
due
change.
We
sampled
analysed
upper
metre
mineral
cropland
soils
from
ten
long-term
experiments
(LTEs)
Germany
quantify
depth-specific
common
practices:
nitrogen
(N)
fertilisation,
a
combination
N,
phosphorus
(P)
potassium
(K)
irrigation,
crop
rotation
with
preceding
crops
(pre-crops),
straw
incorporation,
application
farmyard
manure
(FYM),
liming,
reduced
tillage.
In
addition,
compaction
were
examined
as
negative
side
effect
management.
Results
showed
that
19
±
3
%
total
found
subsoil
(30–50
cm)
4
lower
(50–100
cm),
including
all
significant
topsoil
effects,
while
79
7
(0–30
cm).
Nitrogen
NPK
fertilisation
treatments
had
greatest
(OC)
stocks,
followed
by
FYM
incorporation.
Sampling
down
50
cm
resulted
significantly
higher
than
when
considering
only.
A
pre-crops,
tillage
did
not
at
any
increment.
Since
approximately
20
impact
occurs
subsoil,
we
recommend
monitoring
programs
schemes
extend
their
standard
sampling
SOC.
Discover Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: July 29, 2024
Abstract
Urea
is
the
most
used
fertilizer
because
of
its
significance
on
world
food
security
but
it
also
toughest
to
manage.
It
readily
available
plant
and
vulnerable
loss
in
various
ways,
causing
environmental
pollution
huge
economic
losses.
application
requires
a
sound
knowledge
for
effective
management,
which
will
increase
availability
plants
reduce
possible
Ammonia
(NH
3
)
oxides
nitrogen
(N)
pollute
environment,
nitrate
(
$${\text{NO}}_{3}^{
-
}$$
NO3-
leaching
alters
aquatic
ecosystem,
lowers
use
efficiency
(NUE)
applied
urea.
Nitrate-contaminated
drinking
water
causes
human
animal
health
risks,
whereas
emission
nitrous
oxide
(N
2
O)
atmosphere
significant
ozone
layer
depletion
climate
change.
This
review
discusses
processes
soil
after
urea
soil–plant
system,
includes
mechanisms,
factors
affecting
N
shows
that
judicial
management
systems
maintaining
best
practices
technologies
ensure
sustainable
agricultural
development
decrease
risk
contamination.
Finally,
summarizes
potential
mechanisms
with
their
mineralization
pathways
delivers
scientific
reference
achieve
crop
production
Graphical
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Abstract
Tree
species
through
aboveground
biomass
and
roots
are
a
key
factors
influencing
the
quality
quantity
of
soil
organic
matter.
Our
study
aimed
to
determine
stability
matter
in
Luvisols
under
influence
five
different
tree
species.
The
areas
were
located
25
km
north
Krakow,
southern
Poland.
included
-
Scots
pine
(
Pinus
sylvestris
L.),
European
larch
Larix
decidua
Mill.),
pedunculate
oak
Quercus
robur
beech
Fagus
sylvatica
L.)
hornbeam
Carpinus
betulus
L.).
Forest
stands
growing
same
conditions
(Luvisols)
with
similar
geological
material
(loess)
grain
size
selected
for
study.
We
evaluated
labile
heavy
fractions
(SOM).
Additionally,
basic
physicochemical
properties
(pH,
carbon
nitrogen
content,
base
cation
content)
determined
samples.
results
our
showed
that
soils
coniferous
characterized
by
higher
content
free
light
fraction
(C
fLF
)
occluded
oLF
compared
deciduous
Similar
relationships
found
(N
).
Higher
C
MAF
N
contents
recorded
influenced
carbon,
cations
positively
correlated
fraction.
PCA
analysis
confirmed
connection
research
shows
avoiding
single-species
conifer
introducing
admixtures
species,
which
increase
SOM,
is
justified
forest
management.
selection
suitable
will
provide
greater
stand
contribute
more
accumulation
soil.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 1908 - 1908
Published: July 19, 2023
Soil
organic
carbon
(SOC)
pools
have
the
potential
to
attain
sustainable
agriculture
goals
under
climate
change.
External
and
inorganic
nutrient
inputs
considerably
affect
SOC
mineralization
pools.
Therefore,
a
laboratory-based,
three-factor
soil
incubation
experiment
was
conducted
investigate
impact
of
different
exogenous
additions
on
stability
SOC.
The
study
investigated
effects
three
fertilizer
types
(inorganic,
organic,
combination
organic)
rates
addition
(low,
medium,
high)
while
considering
two
temperature
levels
(15
°C
25
°C).
At
°C,
application
at
high
rate
significantly
increased
(2.84–19.97%)
compared
applied
low
rate,
while,
15
had
no
significant
impact.
Overall,
fertilization
resulted
in
an
increase
total
mineralizable
(7.87–84.50%),
decomposition
decreased.
priming
effect
decreased
over
time,
with
main
observed
during
initial
14
days.
lesser
increment
activity
index
simultaneously
yielding
higher
Q10
fertilizer.
mixed
fertilizers
suggested
improve
stabilization
promote
agricultural
development.