Straw returning is a sustainable way that does not destroy soil ecology in agronomic
management. Some studies have found that straw returning may aggravate or reduce …

The extensive application of traditional fertilizer has greatly contributed to wheat yield,
accompanied by massive nitrogen (N) loss and environmental pollution. Controlled-release …

Water stress, improper fertilization practices, and agricultural waste pollution severely
reduce soil fertility and limit agricultural sustainability on the Loess Plateau. Organic fertilizer …

Understanding plant root architectures induced changes in organic carbon accumulation
and conversion is critical to predicting carbon cycling and screening appropriate plant …

Sichuan Province is rich in crop straw, yet little is known about its spatial distribution pattern,
potential in replacing chemical fertilizer and mitigating nutrient loss. Based on the statistical …

Rice–wheat rotation (RWR) is one of the major cropping systems in China and plays a
crucial role in the country's food security. With the promotion of “burn ban” and “straw return” …

Nitrogen (N) loss poses a great threat to global environmental sustainability. The application
of modified biochar is a novel strategy to improve soil nitrogen retention and alleviate the …

Microbial activities and physiological performances can directly affect the use and
sequestration of organic carbon (C) in soil. Microbial carbon use efficiency (CUE) and …

Soil salinization is a severe environmental problem that restricts plant productivity and
ecosystem functioning. Straw amendment could increase the fertility of saline soils by …

Progressive land‐use changes, deforestation, and the excessive combustion of fossil fuels
have increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the widespread intensification of …