Splash erosion: A review with unanswered questions

M Fernández-Raga, C Palencia, S Keesstra… - Earth-Science …, 2017 - Elsevier
Soil erosion is a serious ecological and environmental problem, and the main cause of land
degradation in many ecosystems at global scale. Detachment of soil particles by raindrop …

Rock fragments and soil hydrological processes: significance and progress

Y Zhang, M Zhang, J Niu, H Li, R Xiao, H Zheng… - Catena, 2016 - Elsevier
In this review, we explore the significance of rock fragments in studies of soil hydrological
processes, because according to research, the effects of rock fragments on soil hydrological …

Effects of mulching on soil physical properties and runoff under semi-arid conditions in southern Spain

A Jordán, LM Zavala, J Gil - Catena, 2010 - Elsevier
Application of crop residues to soil and reduced or no tillage are current management
practices in order to achieve better water management, increase soil fertility, crop production …

Soil erosion and hydrology of the western Mediterranean badlands throughout rainfall simulation experiments: A review

JF Martínez-Murillo, E Nadal-Romero, D Regüés… - Catena, 2013 - Elsevier
Rainfall simulation experiments are widely used in geomorphological research in badland
areas. This technique contributed significantly to our understanding of badland …

Quantitative analysis of rainwater redistribution and soil loss at the surface and belowground on karst slopes at the microplot scale

C Fan, L Zhao, R Hou, Q Fang, J Zhang - Catena, 2023 - Elsevier
On karst slopes, soil and bedrock form soil-rock structural units (SRSUs), leading to
complicated soil erosion for which quantitative attribution can hardly be achieved through …

Effect of forest floor characteristics on water repellency, infiltration, runoff and soil loss in Andisols of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain)

J Neris, M Tejedor, M Rodríguez, J Fuentes, C Jiménez - Catena, 2013 - Elsevier
Given its singular properties and location, forest floor (litter+ duff) is a key factor in
hydrological processes. Water infiltration research was carried out for the present study in …

[HTML][HTML] The effectiveness of mulching practices on water erosion control: A global meta-analysis

D Fan, G Jia, Y Wang, X Yu - Geoderma, 2023 - Elsevier
Mulching is widely recognized as an effective soil and water conservation measure all over
the world. Nevertheless, a comprehensive evaluation of mulching's effectiveness in …

Long-term effects of different surface mulching techniques on soil water and fruit yield in an apple orchard on the Loess Plateau of China

GD Suo, YS Xie, Y Zhang, H Luo - Scientia horticulturae, 2019 - Elsevier
Surface mulching has been extensively used for water conservation in dryland orchards. It is
critical to choose an appropriate mulching technique for high yield and sustainable …

Sediment yield, runoff and hydraulic characteristics in straw and rock fragment covers

E Omidvar, Z Hajizadeh, H Ghasemieh - Soil and Tillage Research, 2019 - Elsevier
Soil loss is a major global challenge threatening the future of soil and water resources. The
significant implications of soil loss necessitate the adoption of appropriate soil conservation …

Spatial distribution and management zones for sulphur and micronutrients in Shiwalik Himalayan region of India

AK Shukla, NK Sinha, PK Tiwari… - Land Degradation & …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Agricultural land degradation due to nutrient deficiencies is a threat to agricultural
sustainability. As nutrients availability is influenced by soil heterogeneity, climatic conditions …