The fully mulched ridge–furrow (FMRF) system has been widely used on the semi-arid
Loess Plateau of China due to its high maize (Zea mays L.) productivity and rainfall use …

Abstract The Loess Plateau of China is a typical dryland farming region. It is known that
mulching practices can maintain soil hydrothermal environment and improve crop …

In recent decades, ecosystems have suffered diverse environmental impacts caused by
anthropogenic activities, including the dumping of plastic waste. This situation has prompted …

In agricultural production, biodegradable plastic mulching film (Bio-PMF) has the potential to
replace conventional plastic mulching film (CPMF) due to its degradability, but their impacts …

Plastic film mulching (PFM) can influence soil nutrients, thereby improving plant growth and
yield in vast dryland areas. However, it is unclear how PFM treatment affects soil microbial …

The utilization of industrial and agricultural resources, such as desulfurization gypsum and
straw, is increasingly favored to improve saline alkali land. However, there is still a lack of …

Aims Plastic film mulch (PFM) was an important agricultural measure to promote crop
production. It is important to reveal the patterns of root-associated microbiomes under PFM …

No-tillage (NT) with residual plastic film from an earlier year (NTR) is adopted in arid regions
to reduce plastic film residue, decrease soil disturbances, and increase water use efficiency …

Humic substances affect compost stability and maturation. However, the intricate structure of
lignocellulosic materials hinders the biodegradation of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin …

Background Conservation tillage practices (eg, no-tillage and mulching) have been
promoted as effective strategies for agro-ecosystems, but the mechanisms related to …