Many biotic and abiotic factors influence recovery of soil communities following prolonged
disturbance. We investigated the role of soil texture in the recovery of soil microbial …

Land-use change and management practices are normally enacted to manipulate
environments to improve conditions that relate to production, remediation, and …

Soil infiltration refers to the soil's ability to allow water movement into and through the soil
profile. It allows the soil to temporarily store water, making it available for uptake by plants …

During construction of roads, entire hillsides can be cut away, dramatically disturbing the
ecosystem. Microbial communities play important, but poorly understood roles in …

This multidisciplinary research work evaluated the effects of soil erosion on grape yield and
quality and on different soil functions, namely water and nutrient supply, carbon …

In recent decades, the quantity and quality of irrigation water have been reduced due to a
significant increase in pistachio cultivation and uncontrolled exploitation of groundwater …

Worldwide soil carbon (C) losses associated with agricultural expansion and intensification
have contributed significantly to increased atmospheric CO 2. Soil disturbances resulting …

The aim of this study was i) to elucidate the impact of land levelling in vineyards on soil
fertility and crop development; and ii) to evaluate the effectiveness of amendments in the …

Land leveling is a government‐subsidized, water‐conserving agricultural practice common
in the Mississippi River Delta region of the midsouthern United States. Though practiced to …

In surface irrigation, uniformity of longitudinal slope and depth of tillage are very important
factors in advance duration time. Inappropriate tillage and land preparation can cause …