A study led by Prof. Chen Hongsong from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has unveiled the mechanistic influence of soil thickness (as a representative ...

Water is a unique compound that is essential to life on Earth. In the pedosphere, the physical and chemical properties of water regulate the flow of energy and solutes, making soil water a crucial ...

The losses in soil moisture already pose issues for farming, irrigation systems and critical water resources for humans. But ...

Biochar-based slow-release fertilizers enriched with biodegradable polymers improve nutrient efficiency and soil moisture ...

The capacity of soil to regulate the terrestrial freshwater supply is a fundamental ecosystem service. Water percolating through soil is filtered, stored for plant utilization, and redistributed ...

Water conservation: A well-designed plant matrix shades the soil, reducing evaporation and retaining moisture—crucial in India's varied climates. Biodiversity enhancement: Incorporating a variety of ...

For Colorado ranchers and producers, productivity stems from the soil. In the face of growing water scarcity and climate ...

Agriculture uses roughly 70% of global freshwater, land and soil degradation are directly undermining agri-food systems with human-induced degradation The first International Soil and Water Forum ...