In the semi-arid region of the Loess Plateau in China, the use of alternative field
management practices is essential for sustainable agriculture. The purpose of this study was …

Intercropping barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) with Austrian winter pea (Pisum sativum ssp.
arvense L. Poir) may increase the use efficiencies of growth resources and reduce fertilizer …

Soil structural degradation is common in intensively cultivated ecosystems due to the
depletion of soil organic matter (SOM). We investigated the mechanisms by which different …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) content is the most widely used soil health indicator, but many
soil functions are also influenced by the quality of SOC. Yet, standardized SOC quality …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effect of no-tillage systems in organic
farming on soil carbon sequestration and soil quality, which is associated with nutrient …

Ungulates have become abundant in many temperate forests, shifting tree species
composition by browsing and altering soil physical conditions by trampling. Whether these …

Accurate and continuous monitoring of soil nitrogen is critical for determining its fate and
providing early warning for swift soil nutrient management. However, the accuracy of …

Improved N management programs for fertilizers and manures are needed in the Atlantic
Coastal Plain because of concerns about agriculture's role in groundwater contamination …

Nitrate-loaded Zn/Al, Mg/Al, and Mg–Zn/Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were
synthesized using the coprecipitation method. The slow-release properties of LDHs were …

Water scarcity and droughts are among the most challenging issues worldwide, particularly
in arid and semi-arid regions like Saudi Arabia. Date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.), a major …