The intrinsic effects of environment and space on the composition of woody plant species vary between Brazilian savannas growing on distinct types of substrate
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DOI: 10.1007/s12224-018-9327-2
Abstract: The relationship between the floristic composition of communities and the underlying environmental and spatial determinants is still the subject of intense debate, mainly because only recently has geographical distance been cited as an important driver… read more here.
Keywords: floristic composition; space; savannas deep; deep soils ... See more keywords
Afforestation can lower microbial diversity and functionality in deep soil layers in a semiarid region
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DOI: 10.1111/gcb.16334
Abstract: Afforestation is an effective approach to rehabilitate degraded ecosystems, but often depletes deep soil moisture. Presently, it is not known how an afforestationâinduced decrease in moisture affects soil microbial community and functionality, hindering our ability… read more here.
Keywords: semiarid region; deep soils; functionality; afforestation ... See more keywords
Climatic seasonality challenges the stability of microbial-driven deep soil carbon accumulation across China.
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DOI: 10.1111/gcb.16760
Abstract: Microbial residues contribute to the long-term stabilization of carbon in the entire soil profile, helping to regulate the climate of the planet; however, how sensitive these residues are to climatic seasonality remains virtually unknown, especially… read more here.
Keywords: climatic seasonality; carbon; accumulation; deep soils ... See more keywords
Estimating Deformation Modulus and Bearing Capacity of Deep Soils from Dynamic Penetration Test
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DOI: 10.1155/2021/1082050
Abstract: The dynamic penetration test (DPT) and the Menard pressuremeter test (PMT) have been widely used in geotechnical survey of deep soils for megadam foundations in western China. The DPT measures are not well utilized due… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic penetration; penetration test; modulus bearing; deep soils ... See more keywords