Search Results - "Applied and Environmental Soil Science"

The Role of Soil pH in Plant Nutrition and Soil Remediation by Neina, Dora

“…In the natural environment, soil pH has an enormous influence on soil biogeochemical processes. Soil pH is, therefore, described as the “master soil variable”…”
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Heavy Metal Polluted Soils: Effect on Plants and Bioremediation Methods by Chibuike, G. U., Obiora, S. C.

“…Soils polluted with heavy metals have become common across the globe due to increase in geologic and anthropogenic activities. Plants growing on these soils…”
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Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Soil Erosion and Hydrological Responses in Ethiopia by Negese, Ajanaw

“…Land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics, in general, and the conversion of the natural vegetation cover into cultivated land, in particular, are major…”
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Chemical Underpinning of the Tea Bag Index: An Examination of the Decomposition of Tea Leaves by Collins, Chris D., Alexander, Paul D., Shaw, Liz J., Duddigan, Sarah

“…Decomposition is a key flux of terrestrial carbon to the atmosphere. Therefore, gaining a better understanding of how plant litter decomposes in soil, and what…”
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Oil and Gas Production Wastewater: Soil Contamination and Pollution Prevention by Pichtel, John

“…During oil and natural gas production, so-called “produced water” comprises the largest byproduct stream. In addition, many oil and gas operations are…”
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Land Application of Biosolids in the USA: A Review by Lu, Qin, Stoffella, Peter J., He, Zhenli L.

“…Land application of biosolids has proven a cost-effective method of waste disposal by beneficially recycling organic matter and nutrients and improving soil…”
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Impact of No-Tillage and Conventional Tillage Systems on Soil Microbial Communities by Mathew, Reji P., Feng, Yucheng, Githinji, Leonard, Ankumah, Ramble, Balkcom, Kipling S.

“…Soil management practices influence soil physical and chemical characteristics and bring about changes in the soil microbial community structure and function…”
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Land Use/Land Cover Change Impact on Hydrological Process in the Upper Baro Basin, Ethiopia by Getu Engida, Tewodros, Nigussie, Tewodros Assefa, Aneseyee, Abreham Berta, Barnabas, John

“…Understanding the hydrological process associated with Land Use/Land Cover (LU/LC) change is vital for decision-makers in improving human wellbeing. LU/LC…”
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Filter Cake and Vinasse as Fertilizers Contributing to Conservation Agriculture by Prado, Renato de Mello, Caione, Gustavo, Campos, Cid Naudi Silva

“…Utilising organic residues in agriculture contributes to the conservation of natural resources by recycling carbon and mineral elements. Organic residues…”
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Application of Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (Rusle) Model to Assess Soil Erosion in “Kalu Ganga” River Basin in Sri Lanka by Mallawatantri, Ananda, Nirmanee, K. G. S., Abeysingha, N. S., Panditharathne, D. L. D.

“…Soil erosion is one of the main forms of land degradation. Erosion contributes to loss of agricultural land productivity and ecological and esthetic values of…”
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Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Vegetation Diversity of Tropical Highland in Ethiopia by Hussein, Abdulbasit

“…Ethiopia has undergone a substantial shift in land use and land cover (LULC), which is home to the majority of the human and animal population. Land…”
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Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) Reduce Adverse Effects of Salinity and Drought Stresses by Regulating Nutritional Profile of Barley by Zaib, Sania, Zubair, Akmal, Abbas, Safdar, Hussain, Javed, Ahmad, Ishaq, Shakeel, Samina N.

“…With the growing emphasis on sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental protection, the use of beneficial soil microbes is imperative, as the…”
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Distribution and Fate of Military Explosives and Propellants in Soil: A Review by Pichtel, John

“…Energetic materials comprise both explosives and propellants. When released to the biosphere, energetics are xenobiotic contaminants which pose toxic hazards…”
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Distribution of [sup.226]Ra and [sup.210]Po Radionuclides in Different Phases of Soil and Estimation of Their Annual Change Rates for Some Agricultural Soils by Nguyen, Van Thang, Le, Cong Hao

“…Human activities, such as plant cultivation, enhance the activity concentrations (ACs) of radionuclides in the topsoil and have the potential to affect humans…”
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Effect of Fertilizer, Furrow Length, and Irrigation Flow Rate on Soil Nutrient and Yield of Apple Orchard by Mammadov, G. M, Mahboub Khomami, A, Mammadov, T. G

“…The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of furrow irrigation with a length of 96, 144, and 192 m and a flow rate of between 0.2 and 0.4 Ls −1 on…”
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Quantifying Soil Erosion in Drought-Impacted Central Odisha, India, through Geospatial Mapping with RUSLE by Dandapat, Asit Kumar, Panda, Prafulla Kumar, Sankalp, Sovan, Jothimani, Muralitharan

“…Soil degradation in Odisha poses a significant conservation concern for the local environment. The present research focused on a region in central Odisha…”
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Comparative Analysis of Multiple Hydrological Models in Assessing Climate Change Impacts on the Mille Watershed, Awash Basin, Ethiopia by Nigussie, Asmare Belay, Ayana, Mihiretie, Ayalew, Dessalegn Worku, Feleke, Gerawork, Amognehegn, Asnake Enawgaw, Adamu, Anteneh Yayeh, Endalew, Andualem

“…As industrial and economic growth intensifies, greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, leading to a shift in global warming and climate change…”
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Estimation of the Radiological Risk due to Radon‐222 Exposure in Dwelling of Al‐Hussainya District, Karbala Governorate by Nayif, Sara Salih, Mohammed, Elham Jasim, Jassim, Ali Saeed, Abojassim, Ali Abid

“…The key natural cause of irradiation in humans is the air. People spend most of their time at home, so home is likely a main source of natural radionuclide…”
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Soil Loss Assessment Using the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) Model by Luvai, Allois, Obiero, John, Omuto, Christian

“…Many catchment areas have suffered from exhaustive changes because of various land use activities over the recent past. These land use changes are associated…”
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Teak‐Soil Interaction: Teak ( Tectona grandis ) Plantations Impact and are Impacted by Soil Properties and Fertility in Southwestern Ghana by Asigbaase, Michael, Annan, Michael, Adusu, Daniel, Abugre, Simon, Nsor, Collins Ayine, Kumi, Samuel, Acheamfour, Selina Adutwumwaa

“…Teak ( Tectona grandis ) is one of the most widely established plantation species globally due to its potential for degraded forest restoration, timber…”
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