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Soil health assessment on Native American agricultural land in the semiarid southwest

Vadose Zone Journal, Volume 25, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
Abstract Soil health assessment tools such as the Soil Management Assessment Framework (SMAF) improve the interpretation of soil health status and functional capacity to guide land management decisions. While SMAF has been used in diverse global environments, it has yet to be applied to Native American lands in hot semiarid regions. This study utilizes
Emily C. Rockey, Helen C. S. Amorim, Marcelo Mancini, Amanda J. Ashworth, Phillip Owens, Juan Arias, Hubert Thomas, Gerson Drescher, Hans Edwin Winzeler, Debankur Sanyal   +9 more
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Assessing Response of Water Footprint of Maize Production to Drought in China: Different Climate Scenarios and Irrigation Strategies

Earth's Future, Volume 14, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Climate change impacts on water resources and drought characteristics will significantly affect regional agricultural water security. To clarify the response mechanism of water consumption and drought, this study coupled meteorological data from CMIP6 under two shared socioeconomic pathways in China.
Jiale Ma, Shikun Sun, Xiaoling Su, Dongmei Zhao, Yali Yin, Haijiang Wu, Jinfeng Zhao, Zekai Bai, Yubao Wang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

STRAW MULCH UNDER STRAWBERRIES REDUCES EROSION AND HAILDAMAGE [PDF]

HortScience, 1993
In September of 1991, 1.1 m × 20 cm raised beds were built near Lane, OK. The beds were covered with straw or woven plastic mulch, or were left uncovered. Heavy rains in October left the uncovered beds about 20 cm wide × 13 cm tall. A gully was formed at the end of this field, and soil was deposited across several beds.
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Optimizing Straw Mulching Methods to Control Soil and Water Losses on Loess Sloped Farmland

Agronomy
Straw mulching is a key method for controlling soil and water losses. Mulching costs may be reduced by applying it in strips rather than over entire areas.
Xinkai Zhao, Xiaoyu Song, Danyang Wang, Lanjun Li, Pengfei Meng, Chong Fu, Long Wang, Wanyin Wei, Nan Yang, Yu Liu, Huaiyou Li   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Rice Straw Mulching on Wheat Productivity

, 1985
This article 'Effect of Rice Straw Mulching on Wheat Productivity' appeared in the International Rice Research Newsletter series, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The primary objective of this publication was to expedite communication among scientists concerned with the development of improved technology for rice and for ...
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Effects of straw mulching and plastic mulching on maize yield and crop water productivity in China: A meta-analysis

Agricultural Water Management
With the increasing severity of global climate change and water scarcity, improving crop water productivity (WPc) has become essential for sustainable agriculture.
Xuegui Zhang, Yao Li, Yanan Sun, Lianyu Yu, Jiatun Xu, Xiaobo Gu, Huanjie Cai   +6 more
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Responses of soil nutrients, enzyme activities, and maize yield to straw and plastic film mulching in coastal saline-alkaline

Plant, Soil and Environment
To address the issue of low soil nutrients and low crop yields in coastal alkaline salines, a field experiment of straw combined with plastic film mulching in coastal alkaline salines was conducted in this study to explore the effects of different ...
Zhen Liu, Mengkun Zhang, Zengjiao Wang, Ying Shen, Deheng Zhang, Shenghao Zhang, Xingchao Qi, Xuepeng Zhang, Tao Sun, Shenzhong Tian, Tangyuan Ning   +10 more
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Responses of Soil Water, Temperature, and Yield of Apple Orchard to Straw Mulching and Supplemental Irrigation on China’s Loess Plateau

Agronomy
The combination effect of straw mulching and supplemental irrigation on the soil water and heat, and the growth and productivity of mature apple trees on the Loess Plateau of China remains unclear.
Yuxin Yang, Mengqi Yin, Hongjie Guan
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Water-Saving and Yield-Increasing Strategies for Maize Under Drip Irrigation and Straw Mulching in Semi-Arid Regions

Agronomy
An appropriate drip irrigation amount and the straw return method are important ways to save water and achieve efficient maize production in semi-arid areas.
Zexin Qi, Chen Xu, Lizi Zhang, Lihua Zhang, Fei Li, Ning Sun, Renjie Zhao, Jingquan Ren, Qian Li, Shaofeng Bian, Zhian Zhang, Hongxiang Zhao   +11 more
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Zero tillage with paddy straw mulching is a promising technique for enhancing the yield and quality of potatoes

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Continuous intensive tillage practice led to the deterioration of soil health and the environment. Considering the negative impact of conventional tillage (CT) practices on soil properties, a field experiment was conducted over two consecutive years 2021–
Hiranya Jyoti Barua, Mahima Begum, Nayan Jyoti Ojha, Kalyan Pathak, Bhabesh Gogoi, Soibam Helena Devi, Barsri Baro, Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Monimala Saikia, Pranjit Sutradhar, Barsha Neog, Perves Ahmed, Dimpi Dutta, Shilpa Saikia, Prety Rekha Narzary, Chinthiya Gogoi, Pratishruti Behera   +16 more
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