As a water absorption material, superabsorbent polymer (SAP) has gained its popularity in agriculture and environmental remediations. This study conducted a comparative investigation on saturated water content of cinnamon soil mixed with SAP. Two SAP...
To study the influences of curing period and sulfate concentration on the dynamic mechanical properties of cement soil, this study used a split Hopkinson pressure bar device. Impact tests were conducted on cement soil specimens with different curing...
Soil salinization is a serious threat to the ecological environment and sustainable agricultural development in the arid regions of northwest China. Optimal soil salinization amelioration methods were eagerly explored under different soil salinity le...
The aim of this paper was to verify the common methods of hydraulic conductivity estimation for soil assessment in respect to wastewater disposal. The studies were conducted on three types of sandy soils. Hydraulic conductivity was determined using...
Absorptive and transport fine roots (diameter ≤ 2 mm) differ greatly in anatomy, morphology, and physiology, as well as their responses to environmental changes. However, it is still not well understood how their functional traits and biomass repa...
Soil texture affects rice nutrient uptake and yield formation by influencing soil structure, microbial activity, and soil nutrient supply capacity. Analyzing the relationship between soil texture, nutrient content, and rice agronomic traits is of gre...
The effects of different types of phosphate fertilization on the phosphorus (P) adsorption-desorption in low-P red soil remain unclear. A field plot location test was carried out, and fifteen red soil samples were collected at depths of 0–20 cm...
With the rapid development of road engineering today, a large number of high-grade highways need to pass through expansive soil distribution areas. At present, the research on expansive soil slope mainly focuses on the newly excavated cutting slope....
Soil ruins hold historical significance and serve as witnesses to past civilizations. High temperatures cause soil moisture to evaporate and soil to shrink, leading to cracking issues and making preservation a global challenge. P(AA-AM-AMPS) (Acrylic...
Unfired admixed soil blocks are made up of soil plus stabilizers such as binders, fibers, or a combination of both. Soil is abundant on Earth, and it has been used to provide shelter to millions of people. The manufacturing and usage of cement and ce...
A two-year study was conducted to determine how soil texture affects calcium (Ca) absorption and partitioning in potted ‘Hass’ avocado trees. Trees were planted in 200 L pots in one of four soil types: clay (C), clay loam (CL), sandy loam...
In order to investigate the characteristics of the condensate absorption capacity in an exposed sandy bottom when water recedes, the characteristics of condensate variation, condensate formation time, condensate volume, and its absorption capacity we...
Sustainable agricultural practices are pivotal for environmental preservation and enhancing crop quality. Understanding soil nutrient levels is crucial in determining appropriate fertilizer application in agriculture production systems. In the 2022/2...
Developing soil sensors with the possibility of continuous online measurement is a major challenge in soil science. Terahertz (THz) electromagnetic radiation may provide the opportunity for the measurement of organic material density, water content a...
Displacement of soil particles caused by erosion influences soil condition and fertility. To date, the cesium 137 isotope (137Cs) technique is most commonly used for soil particle tracing. However when large areas are considered, the expensive soil s...
Lateritic soils are widely used in tropical road infrastructure, yet their response to cement treatment depends strongly on the properties of the untreated material. This study examines three lateritic soils collected at Ndandut, Kafeng and Bantoum I...
The composition and form of selenium in the soil have significant effects on the selenium content of crops. In this study, we investigated the selenium absorption pathway in plants by studying the interaction between nitrogen fertilizer and soil sele...
Phytoremediation with hyperaccumulator plants has been recognized as a potential way for the clearing of cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soil. In this study, hyperaccumulator Tagetes patula was treated with seven concentrations of Cd, ranging from 0 to 300...
Saline-alkali stress adversely affects crop growth and nutrient absorption, thereby reducing crop yield and quality. Exogenous amino acids have multiple synergistic effects; however, whether a preparation containing amino acids increases the resistan...
Recent studies of soil carbon cycle in arid and semi-arid ecosystems demonstrated that there exists an abiotic CO2 absorption by saline-alkali soils (Aa) at desert ecosystems and suggested potential contributions of CO2 dissolution beneath deserts to...
Soil moisture is one of the most important components of all the soil properties affecting the global hydrologic cycle. Optical remote sensing technology is one of the main parts of soil moisture estimation. In this study, we promote a soil moisture-...
Sewage sludge improves agricultural soil and plant growth, but there are risks associated with its use, including high heavy metal content. In this study, experiments were carried out to investigate the role of endophytic Talaromyces pinophilus MW695...
The impact of climate change has become increasingly severe in forests, where droughts and strong winds on the one hand and extreme rainfall events on the other hand can damage forest ecosystems. To mitigate the effects of drought and enhance soil wa...
Cost-effective methods for improving soil fertility and mitigating the negative impact of heavy metal contamination in agricultural soils are currently under investigation. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of soil lead (Pb) contamination and t...
Irrigation-induced salinization is an important land degradation process that affects crop yield in the Brazilian semi-arid region, and gypsum has been used as a corrective measure for saline soils. Fluvent soil samples (180) were treated with increa...
This study assessed the potential uptake of soil-contaminated heavy metals by Azolla pinnata and Lemna gibba in combination with and without arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in traditional and improved rice varieties. Total levels of cadmium (Cd),...
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different types of natural cellulose-based fillers on the properties of Xanthan gum (XG) in order to develop novel bio-based soil conditioners (SCs) that could be used in forestry and agricultura...
Rapid and accurate measurement of high-resolution soil total nitrogen (TN) information can promote variable rate fertilization, protect the environment, and ensure crop yields. Many scholars focus on exploring the rapid TN detection methods and corre...
Heavy metals constitute pollutants that are particularly common in air, water, and soil. They are present in both urban and rural environments, on land, and in marine ecosystems, where they cause serious environmental problems since they do not degra...
Isolated secondary metabolites asperidine B (preussin) and asperidine C, produced by the soil-derived fungus Aspergillus sclerotiorum PSU-RSPG178, were found to exhibit inhibitory effects against 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase and o...
This study investigates agar–starch composite bioplastic films formulated with five agar-to-starch ratios (1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, and 5:1) to evaluate how composition influences material performance. Films were produced by solution casting with gl...
Iron is an indicator for soil fertility and the usability of an area for cultivating crops. Remote sensing is the only suitable tool for surveying large areas at a high temporal and spatial interval, yet a relative high spectral resolution is needed...
This review explores the pressing issue of soil degradation and contamination, highlighting their adverse environmental effects and the necessity for sustainable solutions. Soil degradation disrupts ecosystems and accelerates climate change, while so...
Recently, the bactericidal and fungicidal effects of plasma-activated water (PAW) have been confirmed for its application in agriculture. Although the PAW application is beneficial in plant growth, no information is available about processes induced...
Nanobubble (NB) technology in agriculture has received increased interest due to its potential to promote soil moisture retention and plant development. Therefore, this review investigates the impact of various types of NBs—such as oxygen, carb...
Objective: To investigate the effect of nitrogen reduction combined with organic materials on crop growth of winter rapeseed and maize rotation in yellow soil. Methods: A 2-year, four-season winter rapeseed and maize rotation experiment using three o...
(1) Background: Understanding how forest management practices regulate hydrological cycles is critical for sustainable water resource management and addressing global water crises. However, the effects of light-felling (selective thinning) on hydrolo...
The present study examined the safety of 86 veterinary antiparasitic drugs in mammals based on their mobility in the soil–water compartment, bioconcentration factor in fish, and blood–brain barrier permeability. An in silico analysis was...
Soil stabilization using cementing materials is a well-known procedure for earth-based building blocks preparation. For the selected binding materials, innovation usually focuses on low carbon systems, many of which are based on alkaline activation....
In order to meet the demand for coordinated development of agricultural waste utilization and water-saving agriculture, this study utilized waste celery tailings (CT) to make a super-absorbent hydrogel by chemical cross-linking. The hydrogel was opti...
Understanding the short-term availability of legacy phosphorus (P) in soils is important for improving fertilizer management and reducing unnecessary P inputs. This study evaluated whether soil legacy P could temporarily support rice growth under con...
Energy absorption capacity (EAC) is a parameter that expresses how much energy materials can store or dissipate under an external load or impact. EAC plays a critical role in understanding soil deformations and dynamic stability under impact loads (e...
Cake fertilizer and dairy manure were used as experimental materials to carry out a 9-year (2012–2020) field experiment in the main rice production areas in the Yangtze River basin. Different fertilization modes were used (no fertilization, CK;...
Fine roots play an essential role in biogeochemical cycling in forest ecosystems; however, little is known about the response of fine root morphology and chemistry in different root orders to forest management activities such as forest thinning. We i...
Khaidarkan, Batken Province, Kyrgyzstan is home to one of the world’s largest and last primary mercury mines. Doctors without Borders (MSF) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Kyrgyzstan have found that the Batken region has an elevated rate of non-c...
The construction industry’s heavy reliance on traditional cement highlights the need for sustainable supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). This review synthesises current research on corn husk ash (CHA) an agro-based waste, evaluating it...
Since the onset of agriculture, soils have lost their organic carbon to such an extent that the soil functions of many croplands are threatened. Hence, there is a strong demand for mapping and monitoring critical soil properties and in particular soi...
In order to explore the effect of the foaming agent type on the properties of foamed mixture lightweight soil mixed with bauxite tailings (FMLSB), low-density (437.5 kg/m3 and 670 kg/m3) and high-density (902.5 kg/m3 and 1170 kg/m3) FMLSB were prepar...
This study investigates the uptake, translocation, and pathogen control efficacy of ethylicin in tomato plants using a combination of indoor root irrigation, spraying, and field root irrigation experiments. The results indicate that ethylicin shows d...
Straw return is a potential practice for adsorbing salt and retaining moisture in saline–alkali soils. However, adverse climate conditions such as prolonged drought and cold winters shorten the effective structural turnover of returned straw bi...
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