Sandy soils are widely distributed across the world. Due to the growing global population
and urbanization, these soils are increasingly used to provide food, feed, fiber, energy, and …

All soils harbor microaggregates, ie, compound soil structures smaller than 250 µm. These
microaggregates are composed of diverse mineral, organic and biotic materials that are …

Conservation management practices–including agroforestry, cover crop**, no-till, reduced
tillage, and residue return–have been applied for decades to control surface runoff and soil …

Responses of terrestrial ecosystems to climate change have been explored in many regions
worldwide. While continued drying and warming may alter process rates and deteriorate the …

Wettability of a material's surface plays a significant role in how fluids interact with such
surfaces. Wetting behavior is universal but can vary depending on the chemical nature of the …

The reuse of treated wastewater, in particular for irrigation, is an increasingly common
practice, encouraged by governments and official entities worldwide. Irrigation with …

Soil salinization refers to the accumulation of water‐soluble salts in the upper part of the soil
profile. Excessive levels of soil salinity affects crop production, soil health, and ecosystem …

Application of biochar (BC) and hydrochar (HTC) in soils is being increasingly discussed as
a means to sequestrate carbon and improve chemical and physical properties for plant …

The holistic study of soils requires an interdisciplinary approach involving biologists,
chemists, geologists, and physicists, amongst others, something that has been true from the …

Research into post-wildfire effects began in the United States more than 70years ago and
only later extended to other parts of the world. Post-wildfire responses are typically transient …