Conservation tillage practices may stimulate soil organic carbon (SOC) storage in croplands
by reducing soil disturbance and increasing inputs of crop residue. Although the effect of …

The conversion from conventional tillage (CT) to no-tillage (NT) of the soil is often suggested
for positive long-term effects on several physical and hydraulic soil properties. In fact …

Cultivation has led to a substantial loss of soil organic matter in the surface soil layers. The
use of no-till (or zero-till) has been promoted as a practice that maximises the retention on …

Soil salinization is a critical environmental problem in arid and semiarid regions of the world.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of an algae-based biostimulant on …

Diversified grain crop rotations have shown yield advantages, but it is unclear if this is
related to improved N supply. Crop residue-N supply could be an important driver of …

Nitrate uptake by plants primarily relies on two gene families: Nitrate transporter 1/peptide
transporter (NPF) and Nitrate transporter 2 (NRT2). Here, we extensively characterized the …

Highlights•Tractor performances was assessed by analysing “engine rpm–fuel quantity”
modes.•Tractor performances comparison method was applied for ploughing different size …

Water and temperature stress during critical periods of grain yield formation are distinctive of
wheat crops in Mediterranean environments. However, nitrogen (N) availability may also …

Conservation tillage is considered a promising strategy for the reduction of farmland nitrous
oxide (N 2 O) emissions. Soil microbial ammonia oxidation and denitrification are key factors …

Plant performance is strongly dependent on nitrogen (N), and thus increasing N nutrition is
of great relevance for the productivity of agroecosystems. The effects of arbuscular …