Plant water uptake from the soil is a crucial element of the global hydrological cycle and
essential for vegetation drought resilience. Yet, knowledge of how the distribution of water …

In the quest for sustainable intensification of crop production, we discuss the option of
extending the root depth of crops to increase the volume of soil exploited by their root …

Vegetation restoration on the Loess Plateau has decreased soil erosion. However, the
comprehensive effects of different vegetation restoration types on soil properties are not …

Afforestation plays an important role in soil carbon storage and water balance. However,
there is a lack of information on deep soil carbon and water storage. The study investigates …

Modeling and map** of soil properties are critical in many environmental, climatic,
ecological and hydrological applications. Digital soil map** (DSM) techniques are now …

Excess nitrate (NO3–) loading in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems can result in critical
environmental and health issues. NO3–-rich groundwater has been recorded in the …

Economic tree species growing in the semi-arid Loess Plateau of China are important for
maintaining sound economic viability and protecting the fragile hydro-ecological …

Clarifying the water-root-carbon nexus in the entire root zone is crucial for unlocking the
potential of afforestation in mitigating climate change. But the nexus in deep soil (depth> 1 …

Agricultural intensification has turned the drylands-dominated Loess Plateau (LOP) of China
into the world's largest apple production area, which has greatly contributed to increasing …

Understanding how different tree species consume soil water is critical for land
management, especially in areas with limited water resources. This study examined the soil …