The productivity–stability trade-off in global food systems
Historically, humans have managed food systems to maximize productivity. This pursuit has
drastically modified terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems globally by reducing species diversity …
drastically modified terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems globally by reducing species diversity …
Strategies to ensure fuel security in Brazil considering a forecast of ethanol production
F de Oliveira Gonçalves, R Firmani Perna… - Biomass, 2023 - mdpi.com
Highlights Sugarcane would not be enough to meet the ethanol targets set for Brazil Corn
ethanol may be an attractive secondary feedstock to help supply the demand In Brazil …
ethanol may be an attractive secondary feedstock to help supply the demand In Brazil …
[HTML][HTML] Best management practices to reduce soil erosion and change water balance components in watersheds under grain and dairy production
Soil erosion and sedimentation are among the most serious global environmental problems.
Soil and water conservation measures have been proven effective ways to reduce soil loss …
Soil and water conservation measures have been proven effective ways to reduce soil loss …
[HTML][HTML] Spontaneous vegetation as an alternative to cover crops in olive orchards reduces water erosion and improves soil physical properties under tropical …
Intercrop** in plantations may alter soil water consumption, absorption and retention.
However, little is known about how soil water changes impact ecosystem services. In the …
However, little is known about how soil water changes impact ecosystem services. In the …
[HTML][HTML] Land use transformations in the Brazilian Savanna: A decade of soil erosion and runoff measurements
Abstract Changes in land cover and land use (LULC) are one of the main drivers of erosion
and runoff. How ever, most research has relied on short-term observations and only focused …
and runoff. How ever, most research has relied on short-term observations and only focused …
Assessment of soil water content variability using electrical resistivity imaging in an Oxisol under conservation crop** systems
Agricultural systems are increasingly challenged of achieving high yields while optimizing
plant water consumption. Soil conservation practices are preponderant in rain-fed …
plant water consumption. Soil conservation practices are preponderant in rain-fed …
Using soil sustainability and resilience concepts to support future land management practice: a case study of mt Grand Station, Hāwea, New Zealand
Soil acts as the integrator of processes operating within the biological and hydrological
landscapes and responds to external disturbances and processes on varying time scales …
landscapes and responds to external disturbances and processes on varying time scales …
Pedotransfer functions and machine learning: Advancements and challenges in tropical soils
Soil hydraulic properties (SHP) are crucial information for several Earth system applications
and their availability strongly relies on pedotransfer functions (PTFs). In this review, we …
and their availability strongly relies on pedotransfer functions (PTFs). In this review, we …