In modern agriculture, most of the field operations from sowing to harvesting are done
mechanically by using heavy agriculture machines. However, the loads from these heavy …

Root penetration ability is critical for plant growth and development. When roots encounter
soil impedance, hormones are activated that affect cells and tissues, leading to changes in …

Soil compaction restricts root growth and plant nutrient uptake, but the effects on the
abundance and diversity of soil microbiome are poorly understood. A field study with maize …

The stability of aggregates plays a significant role in soil organic carbon (SOC)
sequestration in conservation agriculture soils. However, the regulation of microorganisms …

Glomalin-related soil protein (GRSP) is a potential byproduct of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
(AMF) and a major contributor to the passive soil organic carbon (SOC) pool. Despite its …

Soil water uptake is a function of root growth and distribution. Therefore, restrictions on root
system growth may reduce water and nutrient uptake, which results in slower plant growth …

In water-controlled environments, because rainfall is one of the primary hydroclimatic
forcings, its variability can affect the dynamics of soil water content and other related …

Plant mineral nutrition has immense significance for crop productivity and human well-being.
Soil acidity plays a major role in determining the nutrient availability that influences plant …

Crop residues may buffer part of compressive stress applied over the soil surface. Thus,
indiscriminate crop residue removal would magnify soil compaction in highly mechanized …

The process of soil compaction can cause various stresses on roots, ultimately limiting their
growth and development within the soil. Understanding this phenomenon in real-world …