Due to the scarcity of alternative organic amendments, the retention of crop residue in fields
can be considered key in promoting physical, chemical, and biological attributes of soil …

Mechanisms for C stabilization in soils have received much interest recently due to their
relevance in the global C cycle. Here we review the mechanisms that are currently, but often …

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is closely tied to soil health. However, additional biological
indicators may also provide insight about C dynamics and microbial activity. We used SOC …

Agricultural lands occupy 37% of the earth's land surface. Agriculture accounts for 52 and
84% of global anthropogenic methane and nitrous oxide emissions. Agricultural soils may …

Anthropogenic activities have increased nitrogen (N) deposition by threefold to fivefold over
the last century, which may considerably affect soil respiration (Rs). Although numerous …

No-tillage (NT) is a major component of conservation agricultural systems. Challenges that
have arisen with the adoption of NT include soil compaction, weed management, and …

Cotton (Gossypium hirustum L.) is grown globally as a major source of natural fiber. Nitrogen
(N) management is cumbersome in cotton production systems; it has more impacts on yield …

One of the most important terrestrial pools for carbon (C) storage and exchange with
atmospheric CO2 is soil organic carbon (SOC). Following the advent of large-scale …

Completely revised and updated, incorporating almost a decade's worth of developments in
this field, Environmental Soil Science, Third Edition, explores the entire reach of the subject …

The efficacy of no-till agriculture for increasing C in soils has been questioned in recent
studies. This is a serious issue after many publications and reports during the last two …