Background Suboptimal water and nutrient availability are primary constraints in global
agriculture. Root anatomy plays key roles in soil resource acquisition. In this article we …

Mechanical impedance constrains root growth in most soils. Crop cultivation changed the
impedance characteristics of native soils, through topsoil erosion, loss of organic matter …

Compaction disrupts soil structure, reducing root growth, nutrient and water uptake, gas
exchange, and microbial growth. Root growth inhibition by soil compaction was originally …

Subsoils contain half of the total soil organic carbon (SOC) that is supposed to be relatively
more persistent than that present in the topsoil. Improving SOC and total nitrogen (TN) …

Irrigation practices are important agronomic measures that influence maize yield and
lodging resistance. However, the impact of irrigation practices on the spatial distribution of …

Single farming systems (SFS) such as monocultures may negatively affect soil structural
quality. This study tested the hypothesis that integrated farming systems (IFS), ie, the …

Understanding historical changes in root depth attributes is needed for crop productivity and
sustainability assessments, but such information is rare. We explored whether newer maize …

Soil compaction is an agricultural challenge with profound influence on the physical,
chemical, and biological properties of the soil. It causes drastic changes by increasing …

Yunanto T, Amanah F, Wulansari AR, Wisnu NP. 2021. Effect of soil properties on plant
growth and diversity at various ages of coal mine reclamation in Indonesia. Biodiversitas 23 …

Soil compaction resulting from heavy machinery use in agricultural and forestry operations
poses a significant threat to sustainable agriculture. Advancements in remote sensing …