In this paper, we present and analyze a novel global database of soil infiltration
measurements, the Soil Water Infiltration Global (SWIG) database. In total, 5023 infiltration …

We analysed the long‐term effect of the addition of organic carbon (C) on the macropore
structure of topsoils. For this purpose we compared the top 50 mm in the tree rows of an …

The objective of this study was to assess the yield and fruit quality of apple produced with a
conventional and an organic production systems in Southern Brazil. The orchards consisted …

A pneumatic spray delivery (PSD)-based solid set canopy delivery system (SSCDS) consists
of in-line reservoirs and micro-emitter assemblies distributed throughout perennial crop …

Conventional agricultural systems depend on high inputs of fertilizers and toxic pesticides
that are a threat for human health and the environment. Such issues are rapidly changing …

The ultimate goal of crop production is to provide quality produce to consumers at
reasonable rates. Most fresh produce is highly perishable, and postharvest losses are …

Three long-term (> 10 years) systems of kiwifruit production were compared at 36 sites with
respect to simple input/output nutrient budgets, extractable soil nutrient levels, soil organic …

Quality of fresh fruits and vegetables are governed by many factors. The combined effect of
all, decides the rate of deterioration and spoilage. These factors if not controlled properly …

Soil health assessment can be a critical soil testing tool that includes biological and physical
indicators of soil function related to crop and environmental health. Soil health indicator …

In an organic apple (Malus domestica Borkh., Braeburn on MM. 106 rootstock) orchard in
New Zealand we observed that the soil's carbon concentration in 0–0.1 m depth directly …