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Theoretical basis and technical path for the regional all-for-one customization model of black soil granary
The black soil area in Northeast China serves as a “ballast” to ensure China’s food security. Unreasonable development and utilization lead to...
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Application of biocementation technique using Bacillus sphaericus for stabilization of soil surface and dust storm control
Dust emission and wind erosion are widespread phenomena in arid and semi-arid regions, which have far-reaching harmful effects to the environment....
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The Physical Framework
The presentation of Germany begins with the physical framework. Germany has the typical large-scale structure of Central Europe: lowlands as well as...
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Occurrence, sources, and relationships of soil microplastics with adsorbed heavy metals in the Ebinur Lake Basin, Northwest China
There is a lack of research on soil microplastics in arid oases considering the rapid economic development of northwestern China. Here, we studied...
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Land Suitability and Capability Analysis for Sustainable Allocation of Agricultural Crops and Natural Plants, Northwest Jordan
The current study focuses on land suitability for agricultural crops and native plants in Northwest Jordan for sustainability, and improving the use...
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Potential risk of soil irrigation with treated wastewater over 40 years: a field experiment under semi-arid conditions in northeastern Tunisia
In Tunisia, water scarcity is only adding pressure on water demand in agriculture. In the context of sustainable development goals, Tunisia has been...
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Effects of mixed-based biochar on water infiltration and evaporation in aeolian sand soil
Aeolian sandy soil in mining areas exhibits intense evaporation and poor water retention capacity. This study was designed to find a suitable biochar...
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Multifractal parameters reveal the impacts of shrub encroachment on soil particle size distribution (PSD) in a coastal wetland of the Yellow River Delta
Shrub encroachment in coastal wetlands leads to heterogeneous distribution of soil resources, which may affect soil particle size distribution (PSD)....
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Status and Challenges of Monitoring Soil Erosion in Croplands of Arid Regions
Soil erosion is the greatest threat to soil health and soil ecosystem services globally. Several studies are reported in literature on monitoring and...
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Afforestation with an age-sequence of Mongolian pine plantation promotes soil microbial residue accumulation in the Horqin Sandy Land, China
Land use change affects the balance of organic carbon (C) reserves and the global C cycle. Microbial residues are essential constituents of stable...
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Soil Quality Assessment: Integrated Study on Standard Scoring Functions and Geospatial Approach
Assessment of soil quality indices is highly influential in sustainable agriculture. A myriad of methods is currently used to select the most...
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Influence of varied drought types on soil conservation service within the framework of climate change: insights from the **ghe River Basin, China
Severe soil erosion and drought are the two main factors affecting the ecological security of the Loess Plateau, China. Investigating the influence...
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Microplastics, Their Toxic Effects on Living Organisms in Soil Biota and Their Fate: An Appraisal
Microplastics are miniature plastic fragments that originate as a result of the advancement of commercial products as well as the breakdown of bigger...
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Response of cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.) to different frequencies of irrigation and levels of soil fertilization in a non-saline coastal Typic Endoaquept
Scheduling of irrigation and fertilizer dose is crucial for the sustainable production of cabbage. A field experiment was conducted to investigate...
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Effects of native and invasive Prosopis species on topsoil physiochemical properties in an arid riparian forest of Hormozgan Province, Iran
Biological invasions can alter soil properties within the range of their introduced, leading to impacts on ecosystem services, ecosystem functions,...
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Multivariate and geospatial monitoring of water and soil quality impact on planted mangroves growth pattern at Indus Delta: a pilot study
The Indus Delta mangroves along the coastline of Pakistan are one of most ecologically diverse ecosystems with unlimited environmental services,...
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Predictive monitoring of soil organic carbon using multispectral UAV imagery: a case study on a long-term experimental field
Effective monitoring of the soil organic carbon (SOC) content at the field scale is crucial for supporting sustainable agricultural practices. This...
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Estimation of soil organic matter in the Ogan-Kuqa River Oasis, Northwest China, based on visible and near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
Visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy technique allows for fast and efficient determination of soil organic matter (SOM). However, a prior...
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Biochar: A Pyrolyzed Green Fuel from Paddy Straw
Rice straw is a major by-product that possess significant environmental challenges due to its increasing production and the prevalent practice of...
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Prioritizing woody species for the rehabilitation of arid lands in western Iran based on soil properties and carbon sequestration
Plants are an important component in many natural ecosystems. They influence soil properties, especially in arid ecosystems. The selection of plant...