What is the future for livestock agriculture in the world? Consumers have concerns about
sustainability but many widely used livestock production methods do not satisfy consumers' …

Soil quality is the competence of soil to perform necessary functions that are able to maintain
animal and plant productivity of the soil. Soil consists of various physical, chemical, and …

Soil phosphatase levels strongly control the biotic pathways of phosphorus (P), an essential
element for life, which is often limiting in terrestrial ecosystems. We investigated the …

Cattle production systems are an important source of greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted to
the atmosphere. Animal manure and managed soils are the most important sources of …

Cattle ranching is the main land use after deforestation in Amazon region of Colombia.
Those poor-managed pasture system typically induces soil compaction, acidification …

Silvopastoral systems (SPS) enhance milk and meat production and are instrumental for the
productive rehabilitation of degraded lands. Intensive silvopastoral systems (ISPS) combine …

La sostenibilidad ambiental se alcanza a través del mantenimiento y del mejoramiento de la
calidad del suelo. Dicha calidad es definida como la" capacidad del suelo para funcionar", y …

Soil carbon (C) sequestration has been considered as a tool for mitigating increased
atmospheric CO 2. The soil C sink can be increased by the use of no-tillage, cover crops …

Endophytes and rhizospheric microorganisms support invasive species' adaptation to
environmental stresses. Here, we review the impacts of endophytes, rhizospheric microbes …

Scientific studies on silvopastoral systems have led to permanent changes oriented toward
better silvopasture practices, as well as to policy strategies to respond effectively to the …