Soils in equilibrium with a natural forest ecosystem have high carbon (C) density. The ratio
of soil: vegetation C density increases with latitude. Land use change, particularly …

" Upholding the high standard of quality set by the previous edition, this two-volume second
edition offers a vast array of recent peer-reviewed articles. It showcases research and …

Reduction in size and tissue nutrient concentration is widely considered to increase
seedling drought resistance in dry and oligotrophic plantation sites. However, much …

Tillage influence on soil properties and crop productivity depends on soil, crop, climate, and
duration. Two long‐term experimental sites with contrasting soils were selected to assess …

I have attempted to reach a wide range of readers, from those with no formal forestry
education through to forest scientists involved in research. This has meant dealing with …

Although mechanized harvesting of sugarcane can benefit the soil–environment system,
successive harvests can compromise the physical soil quality. Information on the growth and …

Effects of insufficient soil aeration on the functioning of plants form an important field of
research. A well-known and frequently used utility to express oxygen stress experienced by …

Background and aims Woody perennials can be difficult to establish on harsh soils in arid
and semi-arid regions. Historically, technological advances have focussed on methods to …

Inverse linear relationships between soil strength and yield in Coastal Plain soils that have
subsurface genetic hard layers have previously been developed for corn (Zea mays L.) …

Abstract Background and Aims Root system development is affected by soil conditions. The
effects of bulk density, water content and penetration resistance on root development …