Co-application of charcoal and wood ash to improve potassium availability in tropical mineral acid soils
Potassium (K) is a macronutrient required by plants for energy production, enzyme
activation, formation of cell wall, production of protein, and photosynthesis. However, K in …
activation, formation of cell wall, production of protein, and photosynthesis. However, K in …
Soil compaction due to agricultural field traffic: An overview of current knowledge and techniques for compaction quantification and map**
Soil compaction caused by agricultural vehicles is a global problem affecting a considerable
proportion of all arable land and causing tremendous costs to farmers and society. Soil …
proportion of all arable land and causing tremendous costs to farmers and society. Soil …
[HTML][HTML] Reviews and syntheses: Agropedogenesis–humankind as the sixth soil-forming factor and attractors of agricultural soil degradation
Abstract Agricultural land covers 5.1× 10 9 ha (ca. 50% of potentially suitable land area),
and agriculture has immense effects on soil formation and degradation. Although we have …
and agriculture has immense effects on soil formation and degradation. Although we have …
A soil compaction diagnosis method for occasional tillage recommendation under continuous no tillage system in Brazil
Soil compaction has reduced crop yield under continuous no-tillage systems (NTS), and
occasional tillage has been suggested as a mitigating measure. The aim of this study was to …
occasional tillage has been suggested as a mitigating measure. The aim of this study was to …
Changes in soil compaction indicators in response to agricultural field traffic
Highlights•Compaction post-traffic was quantified.•Compaction was identified for changes in
the degree of compactness.•Clay content affects PR and h to detect compaction.•Sensitivity …
the degree of compactness.•Clay content affects PR and h to detect compaction.•Sensitivity …
[HTML][HTML] Current limitations and future research needs for predicting soil precompression stress: A synthesis of available data
Precompression stress, compression index, and swelling index are used for characterizing
the compressive behavior of soils, and are essential soil properties for establishing decision …
the compressive behavior of soils, and are essential soil properties for establishing decision …
Machinery traffic in sugarcane straw removal operation: Stress transmitted and soil compaction
Straw removal requires a complex set of mechanized operations, including machines for
raking, baling, and transporting the straw, which may intensify soil physical degradation in …
raking, baling, and transporting the straw, which may intensify soil physical degradation in …
[HTML][HTML] Which operation in mechanized sugarcane harvesting is most responsible for soil compaction?
JG Delmond, WSG Junnyor, MF de Brito, DF Rossoni… - Geoderma, 2024 - Elsevier
In sugarcane cultivation, agricultural mechanization causes soil compaction, with a
consequent decrease in the yield and longevity of the sugarcane fields. Mechanized …
consequent decrease in the yield and longevity of the sugarcane fields. Mechanized …
Performance of Grain Sorghum and Forage of the Genus Brachiaria in Integrated Agricultural Production Systems
Forages of the genus Brachiaria stand out among those used in integrated systems. Little is
known about the potential value of new species and cultivars when intercropped with …
known about the potential value of new species and cultivars when intercropped with …
Impact of initial bulk density and matric suction on compressive properties of two Oxisols under no-till
Compaction of the superficial soil layer can seriously jeopardise the sustainability of no-till
systems. This study investigated how the compressive properties of two Oxisols under long …
systems. This study investigated how the compressive properties of two Oxisols under long …