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Elevated nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) depositions have greatly affected belowground carbon processes in forest ecosystems. However, open questions still remained on the effects of N and P depositions on belowground carbon processes, including soil...

The establishment of forest stands after harvest requires an understanding of biomass and nutrient dynamics to support management decisions and ensure system productivity and sustainability. This study evaluated biomass and nutrient accumulation in E...

Root interactions are crucial in regulating soil microbial metabolism and plant nutrient allocation strategies, especially in mixed plantings. However, the effects of mixed planting and direct root contact on soil properties and plant nutrient alloca...

An understanding of the leaf and root traits associated with high nitrogen (N) absorption and utilization is very important in the development of N-efficient varieties in crop breeding programs. However, in rice, the relations between these traits an...

Research on mitigating the effects of water scarcity by applying silicon to perennial grasses is still insufficient. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of spring and summer droughts and silicon applications on gas exchange parameters;...

Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) was grown as an understory tree in agroforestry systems where it received inadequate to adequate levels of photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD). As atmospheric carbon dioxide steadily increased, it was unclear what imp...

Recently, due to the corrosion problem in the petroleum industry and the usage of commercial corrosion inhibitors, which, when released untreated into the environment, are considered to be environmentally unfriendly, green corrosion inhibitors are be...

The mangrove plant Acanthus ilicifolius and its relative, Acanthus mollis, have been previously proved to possess diverse pharmacological effects. Therefore, evaluating the differentially expressed proteins of these species under tidal flooding stres...

Due to climate change and energy security concerns, bioenergy products and systems are becoming increasingly important, and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can provide a better understanding of their carbon efficiency. In this study, we used a cradle-to-...

With the challenge to reach targets of carbon emission reduction at the regional level, it is necessary to analyze the regional differences and influencing factors on China’s carbon emission efficiency. Based on statistics from 2005 to 2015, ca...

Soil respiration (Rt), consisting of heterotrophic (Rh) and autotrophic respiration (Ra), plays a vital role in terrestrial carbon cycling and is sensitive to soil temperature and moisture. In dryland agriculture, plastic film mulching (PM) is widely...

The emerging pollutant octocrylene is not efficiently removed from effluents by conventional treatment and is recurrently found in rivers. This study evaluated the adsorption of octocrylene using commercial carbon and biochar from spent coffee ground...

Water shortages and crop responses to drought and salt stress are related to the efficient use of water resources and are closely related to food security. In addition, PEG or NaCl stress alone affect the root hydraulic conductivity (Lpr). However, t...

Planting trees is considered a crucial factor in mitigating the increase in carbon emissions in the atmosphere by generating plant biomass. In addition to advancing our understanding of how tree biomass is allocated in desert environments, we explore...

Nitrogen fertilizers play a critical role in enhancing crop yields; however, excessive application has resulted in significant environmental challenges, including water contamination and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, improving nitrog...

Glucose and its derivatives serve as key carbon sources and signaling molecules in plants, yet how structurally distinct carbohydrates differentially influence crop growth remains unclear. Our study employed glucose (Glc, -CHO), sorbitol (Sbt, -OH),...

A promising strategy for sustainably increasing the quality and yield of horticultural products is the use of natural plant biostimulants. In this work, through a greenhouse experiment, we evaluated the effect of a legume-derived biostimulant at thre...

Pavement design is a long-term structural analysis that is required to distribute traffic loads throughout all road levels. To construct roads for rising traffic volumes while preserving natural resources and materials, a better knowledge of road pav...

Developing a more productive, resource-efficient, and climate-smart rubber agroforestry model is essential for the sustainable growth of natural rubber cultivation. In this study, we evaluated whether a double-row rubber plantation intercropped with...

Root system size is a key trait for improving water and nitrogen uptake efficiency in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). This study aimed (i) to characterize the root system and shoot traits of five wheat cultivars with apparent differences in root system...

Phosphorus deficiency is a key factor limiting plant growth in desertified grasslands. Elucidating the adaptive strategies of pioneer plants that integrate root morphology and microbial interactions is crucial for understanding the natural restoratio...

Resprouting is a vital mechanism that enables plants to recover from severe damage caused by environmental or physical disturbances by using non-structural carbohydrates (NSCs), as reflected in their respiration activity. In this study, we focused on...

Contamination of agricultural soils with heavy metal leads to a decrease in the crop quality and yield, as well as increases in public health risks. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the impact of soil contamination with lead (Pb) on the growth, ph...

The increase of the global population and the requirement of food production and agricultural development, combined with a lack of water resources, have led to human attention being drawn to unconventional water sources, including saline water and wa...

Two of the most important CO₂ sequestration processes on Earth are plant photosynthesis and rock chemical dissolution. Photosynthesis is undoubtedly the most important biochemical reaction and carbon sink processes on Earth. Karst geological action d...

Nitrogen is an important nutrient for plant growth and essential metabolic processes. Roots integrally obtain nutrients from soil and are closely related to the growth and development of plants. In this study, the morphological analysis of rice root...

Silky Oak or Silver Oak (Grevillea robusta A.Cunn. ex R.Br.) is classified as a high-value economic wood in Thailand, it is also considered to be a plant that can grow rapidly, and it has the potential to efficiently reduce greenhouse gases emitted i...

The primary challenge for European society today is to strike a balance between maximizing energy efficiency and environmental care, while also ensuring an accessible and safe living environment. The research presented in this Special Issue addressed...

The scarcity of phosphorus (P) makes improving phosphorus use efficiency a critical issue in crop production. Plant rhizosphere microorganisms play a vital role in increasing phosphorus bioavailability and promoting the level of plant-absorbable P in...

Nitrogen fertilization plays a crucial role in optimizing plant growth, but excessive application can lead to nutrient leaching, environmental pollution, and soil degradation. This study investigates the impact of nitrogen application rates (0–...

Biofertilization with plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) could optimize chemical fertilization for strawberry crop cultivation. A greenhouse study was arranged to assess the impact of an isolated PGPB consortium from halophytes on strawberry deve...

Tree height is an important parameter for calculating forest carbon sink and assessing forest carbon cycle. In order to obtain forest tree height over a large area both efficiently and at a low cost, this study proposed an Interferometric Synthetic A...

Net primary production (NPP) is closely related to the proportion of carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in the leaf-stem and root of perennial herbs. However, the relationship of NPP with the C:N:P stoichiometric ratio in above- and below-gr...

Phosphorus (P) is an essential macronutrient for plant growth and a major limiting factor for crop productivity, especially in tropical soils characterized by low P availability and high fixation capacity. The strong dependence of modern agriculture...

In order to achieve China’s target of carbon intensity emissions reduction in 2030, there is a need to identify a scientific pathway and feasible strategies. In this study, we used stochastic frontier analysis method of energy efficiency, incor...

This study evaluated airborne laser scanning (ALS) as a large-scale tool for forest carbon quantification by comparing ALS-derived estimates with traditional field sampling across multiple forest strata. Above-ground biomass was estimated using two d...

In recent years, the concept of green, low-carbon and clean energy consumption has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and countries have actively advocated the use of new energy. In the face of problems such as resource shortage and envi...

Mangrove ecosystems rank among the most productive on Earth. Conducting research on the biomass prediction model of mangroves, as well as achieving simple and efficient estimations of the biomass of mangrove plant organs and the overall biomass, is o...

Water acquisition via the root system of woody species is a key factor governing plant physiology. In order to compare the impact of water acquisition on the hydraulic and photosynthetic characteristics of different-sized Populus euphratic, which is...

This study aimed to explore the effect of doubled CO₂ concentration (d[CO₂]) on the modulation of root morphological structure, leaf potassium (K)/sodium (Na) ratio, and nutrient stoichiometry, as well as water use efficiency (WUE) of a C₄ maize (Zea...

Nitrogen (N) is the most important limiting factor for cotton production worldwide. Genotype-dependent ability to cope with N shortage has been only partially explored in cotton, and in this context, the comparison of molecular responses of cotton ge...

Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) is a commercially important biennial root crop, providing about 20% of the world’s annual sugar production. Seed quality is crucial for adequate plant growth and production. The productivity of sugar b...

Species interactions in mixed plantations can influence tree growth, resources capture and soil fertility of the stands. A combined approach of tree-ring analyses and carbon stable isotope was used to check tree growth and water use efficiency of two...

Unsustainable farming practices such as shifting cultivation and slash-and-burn agriculture in the humid tropics threaten the preservation of the rainforest and the health of the local and global environment. In weathered soils prone to cohesion in h...

Cassava is a staple food mainly produced with low management inputs, causing soil depletion and low yields. The use of organic inputs, such as humic substances (HSs), represents a sustainable alternative to increase cassava growth and production, mai...

Phenolic compounds, hydroquinone and cinnamic acid derivatives have been identified as major allelochemicals with known phytotoxicity from allelopathic plant Acacia melanoxylon R. Br. Several phenolic compounds such as ferulic acid (FA), p-hydroxyben...

A co-gasification process was proposed both for treating alkaline organic wastewater and to promote coal gasification by the alkaline substances in situ. A catalytic gasification model was developed by introducing a catalytic correction factor to des...

Periodic and repeated water scarcity has become an increasing concern on grasslands, causing not only to a reduction in productivity but also negative alterations in the carbon balance. The objective of this work was to comprehensively investigate so...

The root restriction of protected cultivation has been widely used to increase productivity and sustainability in modern agriculture. However, there have been few studies of wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) root restriction, and it is cultivated mostly by...

Chinese windmill palms (Trachycarpus fortunei) are widely planted in karst bedrock outcrop areas in southwest China because of their high economic and ecological values. The aims of this study were to investigate the foraging ability of Chinese windm...