Soil morphological properties described in the field, such as texture, consistence or
structure, provide a valuable tool for the evaluation of soil productivity potential. In this study …

This book presents an important contribution to the knowledge of the banana soils of
Venezuela. Banana, the edible fruit of Musaceae, is a staple food for more than 400 million …

Soil health indexes (SHIs) are widely used methods on a regional or national scale to
evaluate the status of soils. However, how to unbiasedly select appropriate indicators and …

Reclamation has been widely used to alleviate the degradation of cultivated upland and
support the increasing grain demand. However, the response of soil ecosystem functioning …

The ecological environment of the Gurbantünggüt desert–oasis ecotone is extremely fragile.
Ephemeral plants are an important part of the ecosystem and play an essential role in …

Soil quality is defined as the ability of soil to function as an essential living system within
land-use boundaries. The quantification of soil quality under agricultural systems to estimate …

Cover crop can reduce the intensity of land use, and improve soil fertility and productivity in
multiple-cropping systems. However, only a few studies have comprehensively evaluated …

The usefulness of the soil quality index (SQI) as a tool to evaluate management options has
mostly been studied within the boundaries of a crop or experimental field, calling for the …

Various forms of microtopography are widely distributed and exist in the loess area of
northern Shaanxi. Microtopography is also an important consideration for near-natural …

Soil fauna is an essential component of the soil ecosystem for maintaining nutrient cycling
and biological soil fertility. This study assessed the soil biodiversity (macrofauna …