Tillage is a common agricultural practice and a critical component of agricultural systems
that is frequently employed worldwide in croplands to reduce climatic and soil restrictions …

Brazilian soil scientists have increased the use of the term “soil quality” in their scientific
publications in the last decade. However, it remains unclear if those publications only …

No-tillage systems and cover crop** can improve soil organic carbon (SOC), which
enhances soil health and sustainability. However, the interaction between tillage systems …

Slope gradient and land use change are known to influence soil quality and the assessment
of soil quality is important in determining sustainable land-use and soil-management …

This study was designed to evaluate soil quality (SQ) in deforested and intensively cultured
lands in Mazandaran Province, Iran. For this purpose, three soil quality indices (SQIs …

Over-increasing population and their needs necessitate sustainable use of soil and the other
natural resources. In these circumstances land use changes may occur for supplying the …

Vegetation restoration was implemented to control soil erosion in the karst regions of
southwest China. It is essential to assess the soil function and quality scientifically during …

Continuous rice-wheat (RW) rotation with conventional agronomic practices has resulted in
declining factor productivity and degrading soil resources. A farmer's participatory research …

Soil quality indices (SQIs) were an important tool for evaluating agro-ecosystems.
Salinization and alkalization are major environmental problems that have threatened …

Secondary vegetation succession can alter soil functions and quality. However, data on
changes to soil quality at different stages of vegetation succession in karst areas of …