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Spatial variability of soil organic matter in a gravel-sand mulched jujube orchard at field scale
In agricultural ecosystems, soil organic matter (SOM) is a major determinant and indicator of soil fertility and quality. The objectives of this study were to understand the spatial distribution of SOM and the...
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Evaluation of Soil Fertility in a Gravel-Sand-Mulched Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) Orchard Based on Modified Nemoro Fertility Indexing Method
An effective evaluation of soil fertility can provide a theoretical basis for managing quality and strategies of fertilization for soil. Based on 32 m × 32 m grid sampling, the soil organic matter, total N, to...
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Open AccessEffect of various concentrations of superabsorbent polymers on soil particle-size distribution and evaporation with sand mulching
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are type of hydrogels capable to swell and absorb a large amount of water, but easily decomposed and oxidized by the air. We used electron-microscopic imaging in an indoor simula...
