Sandy soils are widely distributed across the world. Due to the growing global population
and urbanization, these soils are increasingly used to provide food, feed, fiber, energy, and …

Many geoscientists now recognize stemflow as an important phenomenon which can exert
considerable effects on the hydrology, biogeochemistry, and ecology of wooded ecosystems …

Understory vegetation accounts for a large proportion of floral diversity. It provides various
ecosystem functions and services, such as productivity, nutrient cycling, organic matter …

Land surface cover affects runoff generation and soil loss processes. Splash erosion occurs
by the impact of raindrops on the soil surface. As a result of this process, raindrops detach …

The role of leaf litter in hydrological processes and soil erosion of forest ecosystems is
poorly understood. A field experiment was conducted under simulated rainfall in runoff plots …

In order to investigate the influence of the litter layer and undergrowth intercrops on surface
runoff and soil erosion, experimental field plots were monitored over one rainy season in a …

Land use and its transformation significantly affect the soil detachment capacity (Dc) by
changing soil properties and altering root characteristics, but few studies have been …

Afforestation is a widely accepted measure to control soil erosion around the world. A large
area of forest has been built to prevent slope soil erosion in the red soil region of southern …

Mulching the soil surface with a layer of plant residue is considered an effective method of
conserving water and soil because it increases water infiltration into the soil, reduces …

Soil erosion continues to be one of the most serious environmental problems of our time and
is exacerbated by progressive climate change. Until now, forests have been considered an …