Di(2-ethylhexyl) terephthalate (DEHTP) is a substitutive plasticizer with wide occurrence in environmental and human samples and therefore its toxicity is urging concerns. Presently, its effects on the fitness of Caenorhabditis elegans (i.e., reproduction, lifespan, and behavior) were explored with a consecutive exposure over four generations (F1–F4). At mg/L and μg/L levels, DEHTP stimulated reproduction

Vegetative filter strips (VFS) are widely used in agriculture to reduce soil erosion and sediment transport during heavy rainfall events. This study assessed their effectiveness in controlling surface runoff and sediment transport under controlled field conditions. Experiments were conducted on plots of varying lengths (4 and 8 m), slopes (5° and 10°), and vegetation cover (grass, bare soil, and mixed)

Soil nutrient stoichiometry is fundamental to ecosystem functioning. However, it remains unclear how long-term vegetation restoration affects its dynamics. This study utilized long-term monitoring to compare soil carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) stoichiometric characteristics with cropland as a control, across four stand types: cropland (CK), natural secondary forest (NSF), Robinia pseudoacacia

Soil organic carbon (SOC) in terrestrial ecosystems is reliant mainly on plant-derived carbon (C) inputs. Although the contribution of plant straw to soil C accrual within particulate organic matter (POM) and mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) has been widely investigated, the microbial groups responsible for driving straw decomposition and the allocation of C into POM and MAOM pools remains

Fire disturbances are becoming more common, more intense, and further-reaching across the globe, with consequences for ecosystem functioning. Importantly, fire can have strong effects on the soil microbiome, including community and functional changes after fire, but surprisingly little is known regarding the role of soil fire legacy in shaping responses to recent fire. To address this gap, we conducted

Abstract. Due to the presence of highly pollutant industries in arid areas, many of the globe's arid areas are exposed to severe local soil contamination events. In this work, the nature of solute and contaminant transport in the sandy terraces of an ephemeral stream that was exposed to a severe pollution event was examined. Here, the Ashalim Basin in the Judean Desert, Israel, is utilized as a case

Abstract. Although there is relevant knowledge based on the effect of soil properties on the efficiency of common commercial fertilizers, this effect remains poorly understood for the use of vivianite from water purification as an innovative P fertilizer meeting a circular economy approach. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of soil properties on the efficiency of vivianite recovered from water

The carbon flux from soil organic matter degradation is significant and could increase with climate change, with a potential retroactive effect. The change in CO2 emissions from soils due to temperature variations can be estimated using the Q10 parameter, which measures how sensitive the rates of chemical reactions or biological processes are to temperature changes. This is a key parameter for estimating

Surface conditions, including vegetation cover and microtopography, affect soil erosion significantly. However, research on the hydrological processes of different agroforestry types on sloping farmland in southwest alpine canyon regions remains insufficient. The microtopographic evolution of different agroforestry types and a bare slope (CK) was investigated by field‐based in situ scouring experiments

Microbial necromass carbon (MNC) is an important fraction of soil organic carbon (SOC) as it contributes to the long‐term stable SOC pool. However, the effect of long‐term straw return on MNC and its contribution to SOC accumulation across different soil types and soil depths remains insufficiently understood in agricultural ecosystems. By conducting a decadal scale field experiment across four soil

Rhizobium leguminosarum sv. trifolii is a soil bacterium capable of establishing a nitrogen-fixing symbiosis with Trifolium spp. (clover) plants. In this study, two subpopulations of Rlt strains derived from the subpolar and temperate climate zones were characterized with respect to different physiological and metabolic traits. In addition, the influence of temperature on these processes was examined

To investigate the coupled time effects of root reinforcement and wet-dry deterioration in herbaceous plant-loess composites, as well as their microscopic mechanisms, this study focused on alfalfa root-loess composites at different growth stages cultivated under controlled conditions. The research included measuring root morphological parameters, conducting wet-dry cycling tests, and performing triaxial

Imogolite-type nanoparticles (ITN) are among the most extensively studied particles present in the Bs horizons of Podzols, as they are strongly associated with the adsorption processes of different anions in soils, including phosphate. The aim of this study was to assess the properties of ITN in soil, in order to increase the current knowledge of ITN regarding adsorption models. ITN were isolated from

Organic farming aims at producing high quality, nutritious food while sustaining the health of soils and ecosystems, for which it relies on ecological processes. The amount and quality of soil organic carbon (SOC) influence many soil ecological processes that underlie ecosystem services. However, the effect of organic farming on the amount and especially the quality of SOC is not yet clear. We therefore

Abstract. While above-ground precision agriculture technologies provide spatial and temporal datasets ever-increasing in density and precision, below-ground information lags behind and has been typically limited to time series. As recognized in agrogeophysics, geophysical methods can address the lack of subsurface spatial information. This study focuses on high-resolution Frequency-Domain ElectroMagnetic

Abstract. Arable soils are generally characterised by a low soil organic carbon (SOC) content, with negative consequences for soil health, crop yield and global climate. Thus, over the past decades, there has been a focus on how agricultural management practices, such as organic resource addition, can increase the amount of SOC. To sustainably increase SOC stocks, a portion of the organic amendments

Microplastic pollution of soils has raised concerns on how microplastics impact soil properties and functions. Impacts of microplastics on soil properties is usually studied by amending soils with microplastics at various concentrations, but little attention has been given on how to compact soils after microplastic incorporation and how microplastics affect soil compressibility. Here, we used the uniaxial

Alpine meadows of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau in China are among the most degraded grasslands due to overgrazing. Soil microbial communities are an essential part of the ecosystem and are affected by environmental changes, including climate, soil properties, and grazing. This study investigated the soil microbial communities and plant and soil properties under seasonal (SG) and continuous (CG) grazing

Anaerobic ammonium oxidation coupled with iron (Fe) reduction, known as Feammox, is an important nitrogen (N)-cycling pathway in anoxic soils. Biochar, widely employed as a soil amendment, has been reported to influence N dynamics through its redox-active moieties, but the effects on Feammox of biochar produced with different pyrolysis temperatures remain poorly understood. We conducted a slurry incubation

It has been proposed to separate soil organic carbon (SOC) into two physical fractions, i.e., fine fraction organic carbon (OCfine) and coarse fraction organic carbon, to improve our ability to understand controlling factors and predict SOC contents and SOC stability. In this study, we aimed at building a simple pedotransfer function to estimate OCfine content measured using a size fractionation protocol

Constructed soils based on urban waste, i.e. Technosols appear as a promising solution to enhance circular economy while delivering ecosystem services. Their ability to provide such services depend on their constitution as well as on their temporal evolution and pedogenesis, which is poorly known. We studied during three years the changes in an isolatic Technosol made essentially of organic urban wastes

Uncertainty in digital soil mapping products is generally quantified and presented alongside the predictions in the form of a second raster map. However, it remains a challenge for end-users to integrate this additional information into their decision-making, and as a result, they tend to ignore uncertainty. The Digital Soil Mapping (DSM) literature has identified two levers for better communicating

The influence of soil water and temperature on soil respiration is often studied using incubation experiments due to the challenges associated with field measurements. While incubations preserve most chemical and biological properties of the soil, they alter the physical environment. A critical issue is whether these alterations make incubation results unrepresentative of those under field conditions

Hairy vetch (HV, Vicia villosa Roth) cover cropping is an increasing key practice to regenerative agriculture, but its broad adoption is usually limited by the low seed availability. Up to present, the tools for managing HV crops are not well-known, with seed yield being extremely variable within a given field. During three growing cycles intra-field seed yield variation was studied using site-specific

Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) play important roles in increasing agricultural productivity. However, excessive use of N and P fertilization can result in low N and P fertilizer use efficiencies (REN and REP) and loss of N and P through gaseous emission and leaching, but which also depend on soil pH conditions. In a full factorial glasshouse experiment using pots with 2.5 kg soil and adding N (0 and

Abstract. Soil erosion represents a major global threat, necessitating a detailed understanding of its spatial and temporal dynamics. Advanced geospatial technologies such as time-lapse structure-from-motion (SfM) photogrammetry provide high-resolution monitoring of surface changes. This study presents a novel event-driven approach for near-continuous monitoring of hillslope surface dynamics over a

The impact of organic and inorganic amendments on soil physical properties under varying moisture conditions remains unclear. This study uniquely integrates X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and soil physical measurements to assess structure changes following amendment application in degraded soil under different moisture conditions. In this study i) soil resilience, defined as soil ability to naturally

The present field study assessed the effects of different managements on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Mediterranean rice crop. Given the pressing need to identify sustainable agricultural practices that mitigate GHG emissions while maintaining productivity, the effects on GHG emisions of two irrigation methods (permanent flooding and sprinkler) and two tillage practices (conventional tillage and

Macropore flow in structured soils is an important process determining the transport of water, contaminants, and nutrients in the soil. Therefore, we also expect a close connection between hydraulic conductivity (k(h)) near saturation and the potential of macropore flow. In combination with measurements of soil hydraulic properties (SHPs), tracer breakthrough characteristics can be used to get an insight

Understanding biomass allocation strategies in invasive plants is crucial for developing effective management approaches. However, the mechanisms by which plant functional traits and soil properties influence biomass allocation in invaded communities, particularly in invasion‐prone riparian zones, remain poorly understood. Here, we collected data on functional traits, biomass, and soil factors from

Abstract. Long-term monoculture systems such as tea (Camellia sinensis) plantations can lead to significant changes in soil quality, directly influencing crop productivity and sustainability. This study investigates the impacts of tea cultivation over a 20-year period on key soil quality indicators in Lam Dong province, Vietnam—a major highland tea-growing region. Soils were sampled from plantations

Short-term no-tillage (NT) management increased soil bulk density, thereby reducing total porosity and macroporosity, potentially impairing soil aeration. However, whether NT can overcome these negative effects through altering pore morphology remains unclear. Based on a 4-year field experiment comparing rotary tillage (RT), subsoiling (SS), and NT in Northeast China, we evaluated soil gas diffusivity

The timespan between the crop harvesting and the subsequent crop sowing presents an opportunity to improve soil properties through the sowing of cover crops (CCs). However, the short-term effects of specific CCs, such as tillage radish (TR), on soil properties under different tillage systems remain insufficiently explored, particularly in the European context. This study examined the short-term effects

The increase in the global demand for food, energy and fibre, together with the need to adapt to or mitigate climate change, has intensified the search for agricultural production systems that minimise environmental impact and increase productivity. Our aim was to compare the soil C and N levels and stocks and soil fertility in areas of pasture monoculture and agrosilvopastoral systems under different

Developing methods to estimate Soil Organic Carbon sequestration potential (SOCsp) at the regional scale is essential for quantifying the additional stable carbon that soils can sequester for climate change mitigation. This study investigates methods to estimate SOCsp across Taiwan. It evaluates three methods for estimating SOC saturation in fine fraction soils (less than 53 µm) (Hassink, boundary

Plant roots play a fundamental role in maintaining soil health. Although a broad range of root traits have been reported, few studies have attempted to link root morphology with soil structure. Here, we used shovelomics to characterize the root morphology of a wheat cultivar (Paragon), and two landraces (Senatore-Cappelli, and Watkins238), and advanced soil pore and root network X-ray computed tomography

The estimation of soil carbon stocks is an important component in environmental planning, policy and land management, particularly in the context of climate change mitigation. The following work presents national‐scale soil property mapping at 10 m resolution, a level of detail not previously attempted in Scotland. The ultimate aim of this work is to facilitate carbon stock estimation from the soil

The grazing activities of ungulates are closely related to their own energy expenditure and the pasture status, but few studies have considered the mechanism under mixed grazing in desert steppe. Here, we statistically analyzed the spatio‐temporal distribution pattern of ungulates' grazing activities by equipping GPS collars with triaxial acceleration sensors on mixed grazing cattle and sheep. Then

Arsenic (As)‐accumulating plants are used in monoculture or intercropping to remediate contaminated soils, but their As‐rich biomass poses environmental risks. Using this biomass as green manure is a promising strategy to improve soil health, crop yield, and microbial diversity. However, its effects on stress tolerance and As accumulation in brown rice remain poorly understood. This study investigates

Understanding the spatiotemporal evolution and attribution of streamflow is critical for effective water resource management and climate security. This study conducts a comprehensive analysis of runoff dynamics across multiple temporal scales in the Huaihe River basin, which is a major hydrological region in China. By examining annual, interannual, and interdecadal trends, the research delineates tendencies

Coastal soils are subject to salinization, a process that degrades soil structure, exacerbates nutrient leaching, and depletes soil organic matter. Both organic fertilizers and clay amendments have been shown to play a key role in soil structure, nutrient availability, and soil health. The different dosages (0%, 3%, and 6%) of humic acid (HA3 and HA6) and attapulgite (AT3 and AT6) alone or in combined

The soil organic carbon sequestration potential (SOCsp) has important implications for the global carbon cycle and responses to climate change. However, there is a dearth of spatial information specifically for China within this field, and our knowledge regarding the factors influencing SOCsp remains somewhat limited. To solve this problem, this study utilized legacy soil data collected in the 1980s

The quantity of stumps within the reforested area after clear‐cutting accounted for one‐sixth of the total plant biomass. This is of significant importance for the carbon and nutrient cycles within the plantation ecosystem. Nevertheless, most studies relating to stump decomposition have focused on temperate and boreal plantations, creating a large gap in the understanding of carbon and nutrient dynamics

The extraction of sugarcane planting distribution provides a scientific basis and theoretical support for local sugarcane cultivation management and the prediction of sugarcane yield. Sugarcane predominantly grows in tropical and subtropical regions characterized by cloudy and rainy conditions. Optical satellite remote sensing imagery is greatly affected by cloud and rain interference. In contrast

Globally, economies are highly concerned about the balance between climatic issues and attaining agricultural sustainability. However, empirical evidence regarding the nexus of agricultural sustainability, emissions, land use, and agricultural trade is scarce and requires appropriate policy‐level attention. The current study examines the influence of land‐use resources, agricultural exports, and foreign

Aims Net primary productivity (NPP) is critical for understanding carbon sink and ecosystem functions, especially in alpine wetlands that degrade rapidly. Soil keystone taxa serve as ecosystem engineers and may influence aboveground NPP (ANPP), but this is poorly understood. Here, we analyzed the ANPP from 2012 to 2014 in alpine wetlands on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau to investigate the relationships

Background and aims Double-cropped and regenerated crop managements have great potential to increase oat forage production through efficient utilization of water and solar resources. However, the interaction of crop management and the nitrogen (N) input on the forage yields, water and N use efficiency, as well as soil N content are not well documented. Methods A four-year field experiment was established

High-precision pore segmentation results are a critical step in exploring soil internal structures. Due to the complex shapes and blurred boundaries of soil pores, existing methods struggle to automatically and accurately segment pores, leading to inaccurate characterization of soil structure. Recently, the large model Segment Anything Model (SAM) has gained wide application in the field of image segmentation

Inclusion plates added behind deep ripping tines aim to facilitate the movement of topsoil layers deeper into the soil profile, creating longer-lasting pathways to deeper plant root development in situations where natural subsoil reconsolidation is likely. This Australian innovation has recently seen significant adoption in sandy-soil broadacre cropping contexts; however, the use of inclusion plates

Pasture renovation is widely used to increase biomass production and feed quality through establishment of favourable species, while it can also contribute to improved soil health. There are a number of pasture establishment methods available, however their efficacy for establishing an annual winter feed base has not been compared in subtropical grazing systems of Australia. This study investigated

Soil organic matter (SOM) is a primary source of soil nutrients, and accurately estimating SOM content is crucial for boosting agricultural productivity and enhancing soil fertility. Addressing the challenges of high spatial heterogeneity of SOM across large regions and complex soil environments, this study presents a new paradigm for SOM prediction using Lab-measured spectral data (VIS-NIR-SWIR) integrated

Although microplastics (MPs) have been widely found in farmland soil, the influence of pollutant sources and farmland management on MPs migration and distribution is poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the distribution of MPs in the 0–30 cm soil layers of vegetable fields with long-term mulching and surrounded by complex pollution sources under three management methods (MMs) (MM1, high

Soils in urban green spaces are often artificially constructed and highly disturbed, yet their capacity for long-term carbon (C) sequestration remains underexplored. This study evaluates soil organic C (SOC) content and vulnerability in three types of urban green spaces, tree-only roadside greenery, belt-type roadside greenery, and urban parks, with a natural grasslands serving as a reference. We analyzed

Soil plays a crucial role in determining the activity of allelochemicals in natural and agricultural ecosystems. To identify potential differences in allelochemical availability and persistence between root-influenced soil (rhizosphere) and bulk soil, we designed experiments to compare the sorption and degradation patterns of three putative allelochemicals (S-abscisic acid, S-pulegone, and khellin)

The loose structure and steep slope of iron tailings severely limit vegetation restoration under heavy rainfall erosion. To mitigate soil and water loss from iron tailings, this study reconstructed iron tailings to create a substrate suitable for plant growth. The effects of vegetation at different growth stages and slope gradients on runoff erosion on reconstructed soil slopes were investigated, providing