Background Land use changes from natural ecosystems into managed ecosystems may
have deleterious effects on soil structure and quality. This study characterise the soils under …

Information about effects of land use types on selected soil physical and chemical properties
is essential in sustainable utilization of soil resources. Therefore, this study was conducted …

Population growth and rising water demand, climate change, severe droughts, and land-use
changes are among the top severe issues in Iran. Water management in this country is …

In this study, the impact of cropping systems on physicochemical properties of soil and
microbial biomass was evaluated. Soil was collected from four cultivated fields (cropland …

Land use management exerts a tenacious impact on soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics;
however, the impact varies with climate, soils, and management practices. Therefore, an in …

Background Shifting cultivation is a major agriculture practice in the Nagaland state of India.
This study examines the effect of shifting cultivation and the length of the fallow period on …

For sustainable land management, clear information that accounts for changes in land-use
types and landscapes is essential. The purpose of this study was to examine how land-use …

Proper utilization of land is essential to soil quality maintenance and sustainable agricultural
development. This study was conducted to evaluate effects of land use management on …

Land-use conversion affects soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics. Therefore, an in-depth
study of change in SOC, SOC pool, fractions of SOC and enzymatic activities of soil …

Dry stable aggregates, soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks, and aggregate‐associated carbon
are measured as vital factors for preserving soil quality. Different land use systems strongly …