Environmental sustainability is attracting attention due to global environmental concerns and
one of the main focuses is agricultural production. Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is a …

The continuous cropping of plants can result in the disruption of the soil microbial community
and caused significant declines in yields. However, there are few reports on the effects of …

Excessive soil evaporation induced water loss resulting in drought stress is a significant
yield-limiting factor in dry-land regions of China. However, the crop yield response to straw …

Mediterranean biomes are biodiversity hotspots, and vineyards are important components of
the Mediterranean landscape. Over the last few decades, the amount of land occupied by …

Despite a large number of published studies, a consensus has not been reached on how
soil fungal and bacterial biomass, the primary regulators for soil organic matter …

Tillage is a common agricultural practice affecting soil structure and biogeochemistry. Pore
network geometries are crucial to oxygen concentration, gas diffusivity, water location and …

Previous research on the impact of long-term conservation tillage on soil organic carbon
(SOC) has primarily concentrated on bulk soil. However, there is a scarcity of studies that …

Agricultural practices could affect bacterial diversity and community structure by altering soil
physical and chemical properties. Straw returning and tillage practices are widely used in …

Background Stable soil aggregates are essential for optimal crop growth and preventing soil
erosion. However, tillage is often used in agriculture to loosen the soil, which disrupts the …

Land impaired by mining activity can be restored to a productive and healthy state through a
variety of reclamation methods. Fertilization is one effective method to improve soil fertility …