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

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

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

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

Soil organic carbon (SOC) primarily originates from microbial and plant‐derived carbon (C). Afforestation activities significantly influence the retention of these C sources. However, in arid regions where SOC is particularly sensitive to external disturbance, the impact of afforestation on microbial‐ and plant‐derived C, and their relative contributions to SOC, remains poorly understood. To address

Biochar shows significant promise as a soil amendment for enhancing soil fertility and crop yield, but its long‐term influence on soil–metabolite–microbe interactions in continuous soybean systems remains underexplored. In this decade‐long field study, we investigated the effects of different biochar doses (CA: biochar, 12 t·ha−1; CB: biochar, 24 t·ha−1) compared to conventional fertilization (CF)

Ecosystem carbon sinks are vital for mitigating global climate change. In the past two decades, the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region has undergone rapid urbanization, with its carbon sink function undergoing significant changes. Understanding the spatial evolution patterns and formation mechanisms of ecosystem carbon sinks is critically important. Existing studies often examine single factors, lacking

Microplastic (MP) pollution is a growing public health concern, yet its presence in groundwater, a critical potable water source, remains underexplored. This study investigates MPs in groundwater from open and closed well systems, as well as in sediment samples, in the semi‐arid region of Didwana‐Kuchaman, Rajasthan, Northwest India. The MPs, identified using a fluorescence microscope, were ubiquitous

Soil salinization is one of the main causes of soil degradation and ecosystem deterioration in arid regions, posing a serious threat to ecological environments and agricultural security. Understanding the factors influencing soil salinization is crucial for soil management and improvement. However, the sensitivity of soil salinization to seasonal changes has not been thoroughly studied in arid regions

In the face of land degradation and environmental constraints, it is imperative to have an adaptive financial geography structure and a land resource utilization system that supports corporate innovation. This study constructs a refined financial geographic accessibility measurement index. By integrating multi‐source spatio‐temporal big data, the study breaks through the static limitation of traditional

Grassland ecosystems, which cover over one‐third of the Earth's land area, store 10%–30% of global soil carbon (C). However, these ecosystems face substantial impacts from human activities, including mining. This study investigates the spatial distribution of soil C and related environmental factors in reclaimed grasslands on former uranium mine sites in Wyoming. We hypothesized that grazing duration

The magnetic susceptibility (MS, including low‐frequency mass‐specific magnetic susceptibility χlf and percent of frequency‐dependent magnetic susceptibility χfd%) of soil is crucial for indicating pedogenic processes and indirectly affects soil fertility. Alternating drought and waterlogging significantly decreased the MS (χlf and χfd%) of soil. In the western Songnen Plain of China, converting soda

Litter decomposition is a fundamental driver of carbon sequestration in forest ecosystems, influenced by tree species composition and associated litter quality. However, how different forest litter types affect decomposition dynamics, soil biochemistry, and organic carbon (SOC) sequestration remains unclear. We conducted a 210‐days in situ litterbag experiment comparing leaf litter from Pinus tabulaeformis

Intensified mechanization, elevated chemical inputs, and sluggish organic manure decomposition pose challenges to agricultural productivity and soil health under organic farming. We hypothesize that integrated nitrogen fertilization using farmyard manure (FYM), plant growth‐promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), and panchagavya will enhance soil health, fodder energy, and crop yield. The field experiment

Global climate change poses unprecedented challenges for agricultural sustainability, yet significant knowledge gaps persist regarding the multidimensional impacts of climate policy uncertainty (CPU) on agricultural systems. Previous research has primarily focused on isolated aspects such as land‐use changes, production decisions, or emission patterns, neglecting the integrated effects across interconnected

Mining causes substantial changes in urban and natural ecosystems, making land restoration an essential step along the mining process and after mine closure. Here, we elucidate the soundscape and vegetation structure of a recently closed mine site under restoration over the past 30 years. We found that areas reforested at different periods differed, with older areas presenting greater vegetation density

Globally, the importance of soil conservation (SC) has been increasingly recognized, with a growing demand for the use of more accurate soil erosion models to assess soil conservation and investigate its driving mechanisms. This is essential to meet the requirements of land management and ecological restoration. This study developed a framework for calibrating the sediment module K, C, and P factors

China's terrestrial carbon sink, quantified by net ecosystem productivity (NEP), has exhibited significant yet spatially heterogeneous growth over the past four decades, driven by climate change, land use transitions, and ecological restoration policies. However, the nonlinearity of NEP enhancement and its coupling mechanisms with dynamic land use patterns remain poorly understood. This study integrates

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Urban remnant habitats, which are crucial biodiversity hotspots, are facing severe threats from urban expansion and infrastructure development. However, the impact of park utilization on plant diversity in these habitats remains underexplored. This study focused on eight urban remnant mountain parks (URMP) in Guiyang City, China, a karst mountain region, and a comprehensive evaluation system for park

India's agricultural sector is under pressure from changing climatic conditions, placing the livelihoods of millions of farmers at great risk. Protecting this sector from these risks is essential to ensuring food security, reducing poverty, and sustaining rural livelihoods. Adaptation is a crucial strategy for achieving these goals. Based on the literature, there is a priori expectation that farmers

Accurate and timely estimates of crop exposure to salt stress are essential for monitoring crop growth and implementing effective management practices. However, most contemporary research has focused on single‐period soil salinity estimations and relied on traditional machine learning methods, which struggle to account for the temporal dynamics of soil salinity. This study proposed a modeling framework

Ecological networks (ENs) are vital for maintaining regional ecological security and preserving biodiversity. While various methods exist for constructing ENs, their effectiveness across different spatial scales, particularly in urban agglomerations, has not been thoroughly investigated. This study focuses on the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration (YRDUA), constructing ENs at three scales: urban

Soil salinization threatens food security and ecosystem functions, particularly in arid and semi‐arid regions. Besides degrading soil structure and nutrient availability, salinization also disrupts microbial functionality. Although irrigation and organic amendments are widely used to alleviate salinity, their combined effects on microbial diversity and nutrient metabolism remain unclear. Through a

China's rapid population urbanization over recent decades has posed significant challenges to sustainable urban development, particularly in ensuring water resource security. Within the sustainable development goals (SDGs) framework, this study explores the multidimensional mechanisms underlying population urbanization and water resource security by integrating spatial and econometric analyses. Spatial

Soil enzymes are the rate‐limiting steps in the catalytic breakdown of organic matter, governing the process and efficiency of nutrient cycling in soil. Despite their crucial role in agricultural management and climate change mitigation, our understanding of the enzyme‐mediated mechanisms by which soil microorganisms regulate nutrient cycling in agricultural soils remains limited. This study investigated

As a key indicator of regional sustainable development, in‐depth study of ecological vulnerability (EV) is conducive to the realization of precise ecological protection. However, the complexity of the regional environment causes the driving mechanism of EV to be difficult to clarify, particularly for areas with special natural climates. This study developed a comprehensive natural‐social‐economic‐

This study focuses on precisely identifying ecological restoration priorities within territorial spaces, aiming to safeguard ecological security and accelerate the implementation of differentiated restoration strategies. An innovative “area‐to‐point” framework is developed by integrating systematic ecological conservation and targeted restoration perspectives to accurately determine the priorities

Ecosystem management initiatives remain far from achieving sustainable development targets, with degraded ecosystems significantly limiting the protection efficiency. This study proposes a multi‐objective framework for ecological restoration that complements existing protected areas and identifies priority areas for restoration to enhance effectiveness and sustainability within resource constraints

The effects of diaspore traits and vegetation structure (VS) on the wind‐dispersal processes of an invasive alien tumbleweed Solanum rostratum are not well understood. In this study, we used a wind tunnel to determine the wind velocity required for stem breakage of the plant. VSs of bare ground, desert steppe, typical steppe, and meadow steppe were simulated to determine the threshold wind velocity

Exploring carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) contents as well as dynamic balances in soil are important for understanding ecological characteristics and stability. However, the substantial costs associated with soil surveys limited the possibility of large‐scale surveys. The accurate predictive capability of machine learning (ML) supported this possibility. In this study, ML models (Random

Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of vegetation carbon stocks in ecologically functional areas and identifying their driving factors remain crucial for informing ecosystem protection and restoration efforts. The three eco‐zones and four shelterbelts (TEFS) region encompasses critical ecological barriers and functional zones in China. Utilizing MODIS NDVI data, alongside climatic and topographic

Treeline ecotones are ecologically sensitive ecosystems that are increasingly vulnerable to recent global warming and land degradation processes such as soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and organic matter loss. However, little is known about how floral diversity in treeline ecotones responds to changing environmental factors, particularly in the high Himalayan treeline ecotones. The present study

Microbial necromass is microbial assimilation metabolites that are important for soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation. Stoichiometric ratios reflect the relative abundances of various elements in forest ecosystems, and the proportions of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) in an organism affect its metabolic capacity, biomass, and final necromass yield. However, the mechanism by which soil

Alpine grasslands have undergone severe desertification due to climate warming and overgrazing. Artificial reseeding has been widely employed for the restoration of these alpine sandy grasslands. However, its effectiveness in enhancing biodiversity remains unclear, particularly regarding the consistency of responses between aboveground plant diversity and belowground microbial diversity. To investigate

Wind disturbance (blowdown, windthrow) results from particular meteorological conditions, where wind gust speed is a key factor. We map and analyze the 2020 blowdown in the Colorado Front Range (CFR), US. We (1) develop and test a tunable blowdown mapping workflow based on Sentinel 2 data and change vector analysis (CVA) and compare its output with the Global Forest Change (GFC) data, (2) explore soil

Accurately describing rill erosion is important for building physical process models of soil erosion. Vegetation restoration may lead to differences in soil properties and root characteristics, and thus likely affects the rill erosion process to flowing water erosion, reflected by rill erodibility (Kr) and critical shear stress (τc). However, few studies have been conducted to evaluate this effect

Changes in near soil‐surface traits with crop growth can strongly influence erosion processes during rainfall events and provide valuable insights for farmland management. This study explored how crop growth‐induced variations in near soil‐surface traits affect soil erosion on gently sloping farmlands. A rainfall simulation experiment with a rainfall intensity of 80 mm h−1 was carried out in runoff

Understanding the combined impacts of socio‐ecological drivers on trade‐offs and synergies between ecosystem services (EST/ESS) is vital for stakeholders in regional planning and governance. However, limited knowledge of the underlying mechanisms hinders our ability to assess the impact of socio‐ecological drivers configurations on EST/ESS during processes of regional natural and social progress. In

Fallow is a crucial strategy for sustainable agricultural resource management and environmental conservation. Previous studies have mainly focused on the scale of fallow areas, but have rarely considered the connectivity and spatial prioritization of fallow areas during delineation, resulting in scattered and fragmented outcomes. To address these problems, this study proposes a method for fallow area

Most soil erosion on slopes originates from rill erosion, and rapidly and effectively controlling rill erosion is key to the prevention and control of soil and water loss on slopes. We used a novel approach to control rill soil erosion for Quaternary red clay (QRC) and granitic red soil (GRS) in southern China using an ecologically friendly material (W‐OH) and verified the effectiveness of the approach

Carbendazim, a commonly used fungicide, was identified as a contributor to soil degradation. Despite the extensive use of carbendazim, the degradation mechanisms and the removal process of carbendazim in the soil environment were not yet fully understood. A deeper understanding of the degradation pathways of carbendazim was considered essential for developing effective strategies to mitigate long‐term

Knowledge gaps remain regarding soil organic carbon (SOC) storage and aggregate dynamics under varying cropland abandonment periods, particularly within the context of degraded and low‐SOC soils. This study aimed to assess the influence of cropping history and the period of cropland abandonment period on SOC, aggregate distribution, and aggregate associated carbon in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Improving cultivated land use resilience (CLUR) is critical for ensuring global food security and achieving the global goal of zero hunger. Using panel data from 31 provinces (2011–2022) in China, this study analyses the time trends and regional differences in CLUR using the entropy, Theil index, global undesired super‐efficiency SBM, and difference‐in‐difference methods. This study also examines the

Frequent and intensive tillage in conventional agriculture disrupts soil aggregates, engendering significant depletion of soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. Long‐term studies are essential for assessing the impact of sustainable practices on aggregate dynamics and carbon sequestration in sugarcane monocropping in tropical ecosystems. The following hypothesis was first, conventional sugarcane management

Livestock raising provides a livelihood for millions of people who inhabit forests worldwide. However, browsing and trampling can disrupt the regeneration of tree species, compromising the persistence of native forests in the long term. Therefore, in this study, we assess low‐cost restoration practices compatible with livestock production. Specifically, we tested the effect of thorny branch protection

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In the era of COP27, both the industrialized and developing economies aim to tackle climate‐changing issues. Yet, the complex nexus of land resources, green energy, and food production remains a hot topic for policymakers and scholars. There is a significant literature gap since the existing literature lacks empirical evidence concerning the stated nexus. To bridge the gap, the present study analyzes

Enhancing nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is widely recognized as an important strategy for both agronomic productivity and environmental sustainability. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of NUE at both global and country levels, including selected nations such as the United States, France, China, India, and South Africa. It also examines recent advancements in agricultural practices