Removal of invasive Scotch broom increases its negative effects on soil chemistry and plant communities
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DOI: 10.1007/s00442-021-05099-z
Abstract: Recovery of ecosystem properties following removal of invasive plants likely varies with characteristics of the plant and the relative soil quality at a given site. These factors may influence the occurrence of soil legacies and… read more here.
Keywords: chemistry; broom; scotch broom; effects soil ... See more keywords
Combined effects of soil heterogeneity, herbivory and detritivory on growth of the clonal plant Hydrocotyle vulgaris
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DOI: 10.1007/s11104-017-3476-6
Abstract: Background and aimsFine-scale spatial heterogeneity of soil nutrients often increases growth of plants, especially clonal species. Herbivory could change this positive effect of soil heterogeneity. Furthermore, detritivory may alter soil heterogeneity and indirectly modify herbivory.… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; plant; heterogeneity; soil heterogeneity ... See more keywords
Microplastic effects on soil system parameters: a meta-analysis study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18034-9
Abstract: Microplastics are generally considered as an emerging contaminant in the environment due to their toxic additives and transport of other contaminants. However, the potential threats of microplastics in soil should be concerned due to inconsistent… read more here.
Keywords: soil; effects soil; soil system; system parameters ... See more keywords
Soil fauna show different degradation patterns of lignin and cellulose along an elevational gradient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103673
Abstract: Abstract The degradations of Cellulose and lignin from litter are crucial processes for carbon and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. However, the effects of soil fauna on these degradation processes are unclear despite their functional… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; degradation; cellulose lignin; soil fauna ... See more keywords
Earthworm gut passage reinforces land-use effects on soil microbial communities across climate treatments
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2021.103919
Abstract: Abstract The interactions between earthworms and soil microbial communities have attracted a lot of scientific attention, but if and how important soil invertebrates may modulate climate effects on soil microorganisms in different land-use types is… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; soil; land use; climate ... See more keywords
Effects of soil conservation practices on soil losses from slope farmland in northeastern China using runoff plot data
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DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2018.11.029
Abstract: Abstract Various conservation practices have been used to control soil erosion in cropland which makes assessing the effects of soil conservation more important. Northeastern China is an important crop-producing regions, with severe soil erosion. In… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; soil; conservation practices; soil conservation ... See more keywords
Adsorption of perfluorooctane sulfonate on soils: Effects of soil characteristics and phosphate competition.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.11.114
Abstract: Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) is an emerging contaminant, whose presence has been detected in different compartments of the environment in many countries. In this study, the effects of soil characteristics and phosphate competition on the adsorption… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; soil characteristics; adsorption; perfluorooctane sulfonate ... See more keywords
Phosphorus fertilising potential of fly ash and effects on soil microbiota and crop
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DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2018.03.018
Abstract: Abstract The production of fast pyrolysis bio oil (FPBO) constitutes one of the newest technologies for gaining a liquid biofuel from woody biomass. During this process biomass fly ashes (FAs), rich in minerals and salts,… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; plant; fly; phosphorus ... See more keywords
Recycling organic wastes to agricultural land as a way to improve its quality: A field study to evaluate benefits and risks.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2017.01.004
Abstract: A field study was established to assess the effects of a sewage sludge (SS), a mixed municipal solid waste compost (MMSWC) and a compost produced from agricultural wastes (AWC), in a Vertisol, using Lolium multiflorum… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; organic wastes; field study; plant ... See more keywords
Effects of Soil Strength Nonlinearity on Slip Surfaces of Homogeneous Slopes
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)gm.1943-5622.0001896
Abstract: Abstract Slope slip surface plays a vital role in the prevention and control of landslide hazards. For homogeneous soil slopes, a three-dimensional (3D) limit analysis method was used to analyze th... read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; slip; strength nonlinearity; slip surfaces ... See more keywords
Effects of Soil Fauna on Cellulose and Lignin Decomposition of Plant Litter in the Changbai Mountain, China
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvz035
Abstract: Abstract Cellulose and lignin decomposition is crucial for efficient nutrient cycling, yet few studies have been performed regarding the effects of soil fauna on cellulose and lignin decomposition. This study was conducted to better understand… read more here.
Keywords: effects soil; plant; cellulose lignin; soil fauna ... See more keywords