Forest management and carbon sequestration in the Mediterranean region: A review
Aim of the study: To review and acknowledge the value of carbon sequestration by forest
management in the Mediterranean area. Material and methods: We review the main effects …
management in the Mediterranean area. Material and methods: We review the main effects …
Identifying areas susceptible to desertification in the Brazilian northeast
RMSP Vieira, J Tomasella, RCS Alvalá, MF Sestini… - Solid Earth, 2015 - se.copernicus.org
Approximately 57% of the Brazilian northeast region is recognized as semi-arid land and
has been undergoing intense land use processes in the last decades, which have resulted …
has been undergoing intense land use processes in the last decades, which have resulted …
Animal carcass-and wood-derived biochars improved nutrient bioavailability, enzyme activity, and plant growth in metal-phthalic acid ester co-contaminated soils: A …
Reclamation of degraded soils such as those with low organic carbon content and soils co-
contaminated with toxic elements and phthalic acid esters (PAEs) is of great concern. Little is …
contaminated with toxic elements and phthalic acid esters (PAEs) is of great concern. Little is …
The impact of heavy grazing on soil quality and pasture production in rangelands of SW Spain
M Pulido, S Schnabel… - Land Degradation & …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Soil degradation phenomena, including water erosion and physical and biological
processes, have already been reported in rangelands of southwestern Spain. The …
processes, have already been reported in rangelands of southwestern Spain. The …
Straw return and nitrogen fertilization regulate soil greenhouse gas emissions and global warming potential in dual maize cropping system
L Yang, I Muhammad, YX Chi, YX Liu, GY Wang… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abundant nitrogen (N) fertilization is needed for maize (Zea mays L.) production in China
because of its huge residual biomass return. However, excessive N fertilization has a …
because of its huge residual biomass return. However, excessive N fertilization has a …
Understanding soil erosion processes in Mediterranean sloping vineyards (Montes de Málaga, Spain)
JR Comino, JM Senciales, MC Ramos… - Geoderma, 2017 - Elsevier
Sloping vineyards in the Mediterranean cultivated on bare soils show several types of
evidence of soil erosion processes. However, little is known about the key factors that …
evidence of soil erosion processes. However, little is known about the key factors that …
Sustainable grazing
Grazing domesticated livestock is one of the most ancient human activities. Humankind has
modeled landscapes in order to provide accessible forage for feeding animals. Increasing …
modeled landscapes in order to provide accessible forage for feeding animals. Increasing …
Contrasted impact of land abandonment on soil erosion in Mediterranean agriculture fields
Abandonment of agricultural land results in on-and off-site consequences for the ecosystem.
In this study, 105 rainfall simulations were carried out in agriculture lands of the …
In this study, 105 rainfall simulations were carried out in agriculture lands of the …
Straw mulching with inorganic nitrogen fertilizer reduces soil CO2 and N2O emissions and improves wheat yield
Nitrogen fertilization significantly increases greenhouse gases (GHGs) emission, when
applied from inorganic or organic sources. Minimizing GHGs from agroecosystems without …
applied from inorganic or organic sources. Minimizing GHGs from agroecosystems without …
Selecting indicators for assessing soil quality and degradation in rangelands of Extremadura (SW Spain)
Spanish rangelands are considered to be of high nature value and a habitat of interest in the
European Union due to their productivity and species diversity. However, they are fragile …
European Union due to their productivity and species diversity. However, they are fragile …