The global temperature has been increasing over the years due to climate change that,
directly or indirectly, affects water and energy consumptions in the agriculture sector. The …

Environmental pollution and food safety are two of the most important issues of our time. Soil
and water pollution, in particular, have historically impacted on food safety which represents …

Although numerous studies suggest that organic amendments are better at maintaining soil
fertility and crop production than mineral-only fertilization, it is unclear if this occurs in …

Plant water use efficiency (WUE) is becoming a key issue in semiarid areas, where crop
production relies on the use of large volumes of water. Improving WUE is necessary for …

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 …

The application of green manure is a traditional and valuable practice for agroecosystem
management. In northern China, the effects of green manure on production of the region's …

Broadacre (arable) crops generally require a relatively higher nutrient input toward yield
targets. The efficient use of nutrients in arable farmlands is very vital to this endeavor. It …

In recent years, agricultural growth in China has accelerated remarkably, but most of this
growth has been driven by increased yield per unit area rather than by expansion of the …

Improving our understanding of present and future impacts of drought on the vegetation in
northern China is heightened by expectations that drought would increase its vulnerability …

Increasing the water‐holding capacity of sandy soils will help improve efficiency of water use
in agricultural production, and may be critical for providing enough energy and food for an …