Remote Sensing, 2019 Gully erosion is considered to be one of the main causes of land degradation in arid and semi-arid territories around the world. In this research, gully erosion susceptibility mapping was carried out in Semnan province (Iran) as a case study in which we ...
Alireza Arabameri +6 more
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Cover crops to mitigate soil degradation and enhance soil functionality in irrigated land
Geoderma, 2018 Introducing cover crops in irrigated areas may play a relevant role in providing ecosystem services such as erosion control, clean water and mitigation of soil degradation.
Irene García-González +4 more
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Enrichment of organic carbon in sediment transport by interrill and rill erosion processes [PDF]
, 2008 Erosion and loss of organic carbon (OC) result in degradation of the soil surface. Rill and interrill erosion processes on a silt loam soil were examined in laboratory rainfall and flume experiments.
Cornelis, Wim +3 more
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The soils of Serbia and their degradation [PDF]
Ratarstvo i Povrtarstvo, 2011 In view of the topicality of the subject of soil protection from degradation, the paper discusses some basic considerations concerning soil genesis, pedogenetic processes, and soil degradation caused by human activity in Serbia.
Ličina Vlado +6 more
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Phylogenetic Identification of Petroleum-Degrading Bacteria in Alaska Willow Soils [PDF]
, 2012 • Certain plant species may promote growth and activity of pollutant- degrading microbes in the rhizosphere. • Naphthalene is an aromatic component of petroleum fuels, which are common soil contaminants in Alaska.
Glover, Catherine
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Soil Degradation Mapping in Drylands Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Data
Soil Systems, 2019 Arid and semi-arid landscapes often show a patchwork of bare and vegetated spaces. Their heterogeneous patterns can be of natural origin, but may also indicate soil degradation.
Juliane Krenz, P. Greenwood, N. Kuhn
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Pendimethalin degradation in soil and its interaction with soil microorganisms
Soil and Water Research, 2016 Pendimethalin [N-(1-ethylpropyl)-3,4-dimethyl-2, 6-dinitrobenzenamine] is a herbicide used worldwide to control most annual grasses and common weeds in cereals, fruit, and vegetables.
Martin KOČÁREK +3 more
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Overcome Land Degradation With Soil Ameliorant Application (Study Of Farmer Perceptions In Malang, East Java) [PDF]
, 2008 Improving the quality of soils degradation can be achieved using the soil ameloirant (i. e. Zeolite, manure, compost, etc.), conservation farming systems, organic management, system balanced fertilization specific location, and efficiency of water use ...
Al-Jabri, M. (M), Tala'ohu, S. H. (S)
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The contribution of the European Society for Soil Conservation (ESSC) to scientific knowledge, education and sustainability [PDF]
, 2018 Soil is an integral component of the global environmental system which supports the quality and diversity of terrestrial life on Earth. Therefore, it is vital to consider the processes and impacts of soil degradation on society, especially on the ...
Cornelis, Wim +14 more
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Soil-water characteristic curves and related properties of disturbed forest soils
Soil and Water ResearchForest logging activities negatively affect various soil properties. In this study, we focus on the logging effects on soil water retention and associated pore size distribution.
Adela Joanna Hamerníková +5 more
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