The effects of mulch and nitrogen fertilizer on the soil environment of crop plants
X Wang, J Fan, Y Xing, G Xu, H Wang, J Deng… - Advances in …, 2019 - Elsevier
The demand for food is expected to significantly increase with continued population growth
over the next 50 years, indicating that agricultural efficiency should be simultaneously …
over the next 50 years, indicating that agricultural efficiency should be simultaneously …
Wood biochar increases nitrogen retention in field settings mainly through abiotic processes
Nitrogen (N) is an essential element associated with crop yield and its availability is largely
controlled by microbially-mediated processes. The abundance of microbial functional genes …
controlled by microbially-mediated processes. The abundance of microbial functional genes …
Short-term dynamics of carbon and nitrogen using compost, compost-biochar mixture and organo-mineral biochar
I Darby, CY Xu, HM Wallace, S Joseph, B Pace… - … Science and Pollution …, 2016 - Springer
This study aims to examine the effects of different organic treatments including compost
(generated from cattle hide waste and plant material), compost mixed with biochar …
(generated from cattle hide waste and plant material), compost mixed with biochar …
Contrasting effects of bamboo leaf and its biochar on soil CO2 efflux and labile organic carbon in an intensively managed Chinese chestnut plantation
The effects and associated mechanisms of the application of organic residues or their
derived biochar on the dynamics of soil organic C and soil CO 2 efflux in planted soils are …
derived biochar on the dynamics of soil organic C and soil CO 2 efflux in planted soils are …
Dynamic changes of soil surface organic carbon under different mulching practices in citrus orchards on sloping land
C Gu, Y Liu, I Mohamed, R Zhang, X Wang, X Nie… - PloS one, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Mulching management has been used in many places all over the world to improve
agricultural sustainability. However, the cycling of carbon in the soil under applications of …
agricultural sustainability. However, the cycling of carbon in the soil under applications of …
Mulches assist degraded soil recovery via stimulating biogeochemical cycling: Metagenomic analysis
F Liu, J Yang, Y Zhang, S Yang, Y Zhang… - Applied Microbiology …, 2024 - Springer
Soil degradation of urban greening has caused soil fertility loss and soil organic carbon
depletion. Organic mulches are made from natural origin materials, and represent a cost …
depletion. Organic mulches are made from natural origin materials, and represent a cost …
Soil and foliar nutrient and nitrogen isotope composition (δ15N) at 5 years after poultry litter and green waste biochar amendment in a macadamia orchard
This study aimed to evaluate the improvement in soil fertility and plant nutrient use in a
macadamia orchard following biochar application. The main objectives of this study were to …
macadamia orchard following biochar application. The main objectives of this study were to …
Rapid assessment of soil carbon and nutrients following application of organic amendments
Regular and routine soil analysis is vital to properly understand agricultural soil evolution
and sustainably manage nutrient applications over time. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a …
and sustainably manage nutrient applications over time. Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a …
Mulching techniques: An approach for offsetting soil moisture deficit and enhancing manure mineralization during maize cultivation
Mulching is an effective technique for soil moisture conservation and increasing
mineralization. Four mulching practices (ie no-mulch, canola residue, transparent and blue …
mineralization. Four mulching practices (ie no-mulch, canola residue, transparent and blue …
Soil-plant nitrogen isotope composition and nitrogen cycling after biochar applications
L Asadyar, CY Xu, HM Wallace, Z Xu… - … Science and Pollution …, 2021 - Springer
Biochar has strong potential to improve nitrogen (N) use efficiency in both agricultural and
horticultural systems. Biochar is usually co-applied with full rates of fertiliser. However, the …
horticultural systems. Biochar is usually co-applied with full rates of fertiliser. However, the …