Nitrogen (N) losses are a major environmental issue. Globally, crop N fertilizer applications
are excessive, and N use efficiency (NUE) is low. N loss represents a significant economic …

Sand‐based turfgrass root zones have limited nutrient retention and water‐holding capacity.
Peat moss often is used to offset these deficiencies, but peat moss decomposes. Biochar is a …

Zeolites are aluminosilicates with a lattice structure consisting of tetrahedral AlO4 and SiO4
molecules. Due to the lattice structure of zeolites, there are many areas of use from …

Establishing and implementing management practices that limit N leaching from agricultural
and horticultural land is a priority internationally. Movement of N through soil to surface and …

A multibillion dollar industry that has tripled in the last ten years, turfgrass management
plays an important role in landsca**, golf courses, and other sports surfaces. Proper …

Maize and mungbean are two common crops grown in dryland areas with sandy soil
structures. This study aimed to explore the potential of adding cayenne pepper to increase …

Applications of soil science will become increasingly important in urban ecosystems with
anticipated population growth. Our overall objective was to address the issues involved in …

Cation exchange capacity (CEC) describes the maximum quantity of cations a soil or
substrate can hold while being exchangeable with the soil solution. Although CEC has been …

Nitrogen is critical for the proper establishment and management of turfgrass. Fertilization
with nitrogen is required to maintain a dense, persistent, and aesthetic turfgrass stand …

Accurate and near real-time volumetric soil water and volumetric ion content (VIC)
measurements can both inform precise irrigation scheduling and aid in fertilizer …