Background It is well established that the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems depends on
biophysical and biogeochemical feedbacks occurring at the soil-plant-atmosphere (SPA) …

Ground beetles (carabids) constitute an important functional component of biodiversity in
agroecosystems, mainly because of their role as predators of pests, but also as consumers …

Soil degradation threatens agricultural production and soil multifunctionality. Efforts for
private and public governance are increasingly emerging to leverage sustainable soil …

Soil erosion is a natural phenomenon that has been thrown off balance by human activity
and particularly by agriculture. It is associated with severe environmental impacts, high …

Soil aggregate stability is an integrated parameter related to soil structure, soil quality, and
erodibility. Although mixed stands have been proven to improve soil quality and productivity …

Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a staple food of millions across the globe. However,
wheat productivity is very low due to inappropriate sowing time, conventional tillage system …

Purpose Tillage practices and crop growth play important roles in the soil erosion of sloping
farmland. This study aims to investigate the effects of tillage practices on soil erosion in …

Obtaining accurate spatial maps of soil organic carbon (SOC) in farmlands is crucial for
assessing soil quality and achieving precision agriculture. The cropping system is an …

To evaluate the effect of tractor transits and tillage system operations on soil pore functioning
in a Haploxeroll, soil physical properties were measured on a field located in central Chile …

Mexico is one of the most diverse countries on Earth and is a centre of origin for many major
global crops, including bean, cotton, chilli, pumpkin, and avocado. During the past decades …