Climate models project that many terrestrial ecosystems will become drier over the course of
this century, leading to a drastic increase in the global extent of arid soils. In order to …

Sandy soils cover approximately 900 million ha worldwide particularly in arid and semi-arid
regions. There are extensive areas of sandy soils under cultivation, but the soil fertility is …

Soil aggregation plays a critical role in the maintenance of soil structure, as well as in its
productivity. Fertilization influences soil aggregation, especially by regulating soil organic …

The straw returning technique is one of the important measures for soil carbon sequestration
and soil organic carbon (SOC) promotion in the world. However, the patterns of straw …

To improve C sequestration in soils and mitigate climate change, it is essential to
understand how nutrient management strategies impact on soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks …

Excessive N fertilization is a problem in the intensive cropping systems on the North China
Plain. Proper N management is essential to maximize N efficiency and sustain agricultural …

Careful nutrient management to increase soil organic carbon (SOC) content is important in
increasing agricultural productivity and maintaining ecosystem health. A field experiment …

Understanding the global patterns and controls on soil aggregation and associated organic
carbon (OC) is essential to improve soil carbon storage and mitigate climate warming. Crop …

Long-term manuring supplies organic substrates containing carbon and nitrogen, which are
expected to contribute to the stabilization of soil organic carbon (SOC) according to …

Straw incorporation has multiple effects on greenhouse gas emissions and soil productivity.
However, few studies have comprehensively evaluated the effects of long-term straw …