Soil erosion is a major concern for both agricultural and natural resources. Soil water
repellency (SWR) is known to hinder wetting of soils, decreasing infiltration of water and thus …

The expansion of international markets for some agricultural products explains the growth in
marginal areas of the surface occupied by subtropical crops (especially avocado and …

This research aimed to study the contribution of main land uses in soil erosion and sediment
yield in the Hyrcanian forest watersheds using the integration of the G2loss model and …

Run-off (RF) and soil erosion (SE) have a negative impact on the environmental system, with
both on-site and off-site effects. This research aimed to evaluate the performance of the …

Fire is the origin of serious environmental and social impacts in Mediterranean-like
landscapes, such as those in California, Australia, and southern Europe. Portugal is one of …

Desertification is a major challenge for the sustainable development of arid and semiarid
regions worldwide. The major novelty of this study lies in assessing, for the first time, the …

O Índice de Vegetação da Diferença Normalizada (NDVI) é utilizado para identificar as
características biofísicas da vegetação. Neste sentido, o objetivo central do estudo foi …

Sustainable agriculture plays a crucial role in achieving the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. This chapter analyzes the linkages between …

Soil erosion is a major concern for both agricultural and natural resources. Soil water
repellency (SWR) is known to hinder wetting of soils, decreasing infiltration of water and thus …

Assessment of the desertification process requires knowledge of its key indicators and
understanding their relationships. This study aims to monitor and identify warning zones for …