Architecture of soil microaggregates: Advanced methodologies to explore properties and functions

W Amelung, N Tang, N Siebers… - Journal of Plant …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The functions of soils are intimately linked to their three‐dimensional pore space and the
associated biogeochemical interfaces, mirrored in the complex structure that developed …

Disintegration of granite residual soils with varying degrees of weathering

X Liu, X Zhang, L Kong, G Wang, J Lu - Engineering Geology, 2022 - Elsevier
Although rock disintegration has been well studied, much less is known for the residual soils
decomposed from the parent rocks. Weathering affects every aspect of residual soil …

Path analysis of the effects of hydraulic conditions, soil properties and plant roots on the soil detachment capacity of karst hillslopes

R Zi, L Zhao, Q Fang, X Qian, F Fang, C Fan - Catena, 2023 - Elsevier
Land use and its transformation significantly affect the soil detachment capacity (Dc) by
changing soil properties and altering root characteristics, but few studies have been …

Stability of artificial soil aggregates for cut slope restoration: A case study from the subalpine zone of southwest China

X Ai, L Wang, D Xu, J Rong, S Ai, S Liu, C Li… - Soil and Tillage …, 2021 - Elsevier
The stability of soil aggregates is regarded as the key factor for soil erosion resistance on cut
slopes of engineering works in serious debris flow disaster areas. Information on the stability …

[HTML][HTML] Time-sensitive effects of vegetation restoration on slowing down soil erosion: evidence from northeastern China with Mollisols

Y Zhang, Z Pang, Q Zhu, S Liu, X Wang, X Chen… - Catena, 2024 - Elsevier
The loss of fertile topsoil caused by erosion leads to the relative change of soil profile
configuration, which consequently leads to a series of changes in soil properties. These …

[HTML][HTML] The relative contributions of soil hydrophilicity and raindrop impact to soil aggregate breakdown for a series of textured soils

J Li, S Zhong, Z Han, P Gao, C Wei - International Soil and Water …, 2022 - Elsevier
Soil aggregate breakdown is the first key factor that causes soil erosion. At present, research
on the mechanisms of soil aggregate breakdown during rainfall is common. However, the …

[HTML][HTML] Soil aggregate stability governs field greenhouse gas fluxes in agricultural soils

SG van den Bergh, I Chardon, MFA Leite… - Soil Biology and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Agriculture is responsible for 30–50% of the yearly CO 2, CH 4, and N 2 O
emissions. Soils have an important role in the production and consumption of these …

Response of soil aggregate stability and erodibility to different treatments on typical steppe in the Loess Plateau, China

Y Zhou, H Ma, Y **e, Q Lu, Y Shen, J Ma - Restoration Ecology, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Vegetation restoration is an effective means to increase the stability of aggregates and the
ability of soil to resist erosion. At present, there are few studies on soil aggregate stability in …

Aggregate and particle size distribution of the soil sediment eroded on steep artificial slopes

R Kubínová, M Neumann, P Kavka - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
In this study, the particle size distribution (PSD) of the soil sediment from topsoil obtained
from soil erosion experiments under different conditions was measured. Rainfall simulators …

A New Idea to Improve the Test Method of Soil Aggregate Stability for Soils with a Texture Gradient

J Li, X Wei, S Zhong, E Ci, C Wei - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
It is of great significance to determine soil aggregate stability in predicting agricultural
production conditions and soil erosion risk. However, the problem exposed in the process of …