Plastic pollution in terrestrial environments is a global issue due to its adverse effects on soil
health, with negative impacts on ecosystem services and food production. However, the …

Significant research has been conducted on the effects of fertilizers or agents on the
sustainable development of agriculture in salinization areas. By contrast, limited …

Cropping system sustainability is dependent on the conservation of soil hydraulic and
physical quality over time. This study examined the effects of crop rotations on soil hydraulic …

Soil pore structure is essential for storing and transporting water, and it can be affected by
different tillage practices. Strip tillage (ST) is an innovative technology aimed at addressing …

Organic agriculture can be a feasible alternative to improve soil organic carbon contents, but
its effects on different carbon pools and the benefits for soil quality in sandy soils of warm …

Crop rotation and diversification can alleviate the high nitrate leaching associated with
maize (Zea mays L.) monoculture, without reducing yields. Prior research focused on maize …

Agricultural management practices can influence soil structure and health in the long term.
Hydraulic conductivity (cm/s), indicating the soil's ability to transport water through its profile …

Elucidating the effects of long-term cultivation on pore structure and infiltration
characteristics is essential for understanding soil degradation mechanism and improving …

The combined effects of tillage and organic amendments on microbial respiration and its
contribution to soil hydraulic conductivity are still uncertain in the 0–40 cm layer of a loess …

In the context of twenty-first-century challenges, a significant concern pertains to the ever-
growing population and its need for food. This entails an increase in crop production by 50 …