Soil structure exerts important influences on the edaphic conditions and the environment. It
is often expressed as the degree of stability of aggregates. Aggregation results from the …

Since the beginning of the last century, many studies have reported evidence describing the
effects of organic inputs on soil aggregate stability. In 1965, Monnier proposed a conceptual …

Soil aggregation plays a critical role in the maintenance of soil structure, as well as in its
productivity. Fertilization influences soil aggregation, especially by regulating soil organic …

The impact of animal manure application on soil organic carbon (SOC) stock changes is of
interest for both agronomic and environmental purposes. There is a specific need to quantify …

Common agricultural practices such as excessive use of agro-chemicals, deep tillage and
luxury irrigation have degraded soils, polluted water resources and contaminated the …

Environmental perturbations such as agricultural intensification may alter soil biodiversity in
a manner that affects ecosystem functioning, but links are not well quantified. With this …

Forest and grassland soils in highlands of southern Mediterranean Turkey are being
seriously degraded and destructed due to extensive agricultural activities. This study …

Soil and crop management practices have a profound impact on carbon (C) sequestration,
but the mechanisms of interaction between soil structure and soil organic C (SOC) dynamics …

Manure application is widely recognized as a method of improving soil structure and soil
fertility due to additional organic matter and nutrient inputs. However, the salinity of animal …

To improve soil fertility, efforts need to be made to increase soil organic matter content.
Straw manure is considered another important management practice to maintain soil …