Soil morphological properties described in the field, such as texture, consistence or
structure, provide a valuable tool for the evaluation of soil productivity potential. In this study …

Soil quality is defined as the ability of soil to function as an essential living system within
land-use boundaries. The quantification of soil quality under agricultural systems to estimate …

The increased focus on soil quality (SQ) aims to conserve land resources and arrest land
degradation. However, there are several unknowns regarding which indicators can most …

Soil health indexes (SHIs) are widely used methods on a regional or national scale to
evaluate the status of soils. However, how to unbiasedly select appropriate indicators and …

Maintaining and improving soil health (SH) is essential for the long-term sustainability and
productivity of agriculture, notably in the face of climate change. This study addressed the …

Reclamation has been widely used to alleviate the degradation of cultivated upland and
support the increasing grain demand. However, the response of soil ecosystem functioning …

The usefulness of the soil quality index (SQI) as a tool to evaluate management options has
mostly been studied within the boundaries of a crop or experimental field, calling for the …

This book presents an important contribution to the knowledge of the banana soils of
Venezuela. Banana, the edible fruit of Musaceae, is a staple food for more than 400 million …

Cover crop can reduce the intensity of land use, and improve soil fertility and productivity in
multiple-crop** systems. However, only a few studies have comprehensively evaluated …

The ecological environment of the Gurbantünggüt desert–oasis ecotone is extremely fragile.
Ephemeral plants are an important part of the ecosystem and play an essential role in …