scholarly journals Agroforestry and Biodiversity

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 2879 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranjith P. Udawatta ◽  
Lalith Rankoth ◽  
Shibu Jose
Keyword(s):  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Partial Solution ◽  
State Agency ◽  
Agricultural Sustainability ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Nutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Microclimate Conditions ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Heterogeneous Vegetation

Declining biodiversity (BD) is aecting food security, agricultural sustainability,and environmental quality. Agroforestry (AF) is recognized as a possible partial solution forBD conservation and improvement. This manuscript uses published peer-reviewed manuscripts,reviews, meta-analysis, and federal and state agency documents to evaluate relationships betweenAF and BD and how AF can be used to conserve BD. The review revealed that floral, faunal, and soilmicrobial diversity were significantly greater in AF as compared to monocropping, adjacent croplands, and within crop alleys and some forests. Among the soil organisms, arbuscular mycorrhizaefungi (AMF), bacteria, and enzyme activities were significantly greater in AF than crop and livestockpractices. Agroforestry also creates spatially concentrated high-density BD near trees due to favorablesoil-plant-water-microclimate conditions. The greater BD was attributed to heterogeneous vegetation,organic carbon, microclimate, soil conditions, and spatial distribution of trees. Dierences in BDbetween AF and other management types diminished with time. Evenly distributed leaves, litter,roots, dead/live biological material, and microclimate improve soil and microclimate in adjacentcrop and pasture areas as the system matures. Results of the study prove that integration of AFcan improve BD in agricultural lands. Selection of site suitable tree/shrub/grass-crop combinationscan be used to help address soil nutrient deficiencies or environmental conditions. Future studieswith standardized management protocols may be needed for all regions to further strengthen thesefindings and to develop AF establishment criteria for BD conservation and agricultural sustainability.

Does biochar contribute to soil organic matter accumulation? – A tropical perspective

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Sophie Schnee ◽  
Albert Ngakou ◽  
Juliane Filser
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Soil Organic Matter ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Nutrient Retention ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Nutrient Status ◽  
Tropical Soils ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Soil Conditions

<p>Tropical soils are often deeply weathered and vulnerable to degradation. Biochar appears a promising means to improve soil quality while sequestering carbon into the soil. Yet, sustainable soil amelioration depends on stable soil organic matter (SOM) stocks for nutrient retention, water uptake and as habitat for soil life. In a literature meta-analysis, we investigated, if biochar amendment to tropical soils led to SOM increases additional to biochar C. We found a mean additional C accumulation (MAC) of 0.29% soil dry weight (% dw). MAC was independent of study duration, climate, and biochar addition rate, but strongly linked to soil type and nutrient status prior to the experiment: In Nitisols, MAC was highest (0.99% dw) and initial C and N contents were higher in these soils. MAC was slightly negative in Ferralsols and Oxisols (– 0.01% dw and –0.2% dw respectively). MAC as a percentage of initial C content was < 50% for most soil types, but –50% in Ferralsols, Oxisols and Ultisols. Changes to soil microbiomes were more conclusive and included elevated enzyme activities and shifts from bacterial to fungi dominated microbiomes. We conclude that soil nutrient status prior to amendment, which is often linked to microbial activity, determines if the alteration of soil conditions caused by the biochar can be buffered ecologically, so that fresh organic residues are transformed into SOM. Additionally, we remarked that research on biochar – SOM interactions in tropical soils largely depends on cooperations with institutions from North America and Europe for funding and analytical infrastructure. Researchers, institutions, and funding bodies need to be creative and cautious to realise equitable participation of all partners in international research projects designed to render added value for societies around the world.</p>

Eucalyptus grandis Response to Calcium Fertilization in Colombia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zach S Grover ◽  
Rachel L Cook ◽  
Marcela Zapata ◽  
J Byron Urrego ◽  
Timothy J Albaugh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
South America ◽  
Eucalyptus Grandis ◽  
Application Rate ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Nutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Application Rates ◽  
Eucalyptus Plantations ◽  
Calcium Source

Abstract Calcium (Ca) is a critical plant nutrient typically applied at the time of planting in intensive Eucalyptus plantations in South America. At two sites in Colombia, we examined (1) calcium source by comparing growth after application of 100 kg ha−1 elemental Ca as lime or as pelletized highly reactive calcium fertilizer (HRCF) compared to a no application control, and (2) Ca rate by applying 0, 100, 200, and 400 kg ha−1 elemental Ca as HRCF with the addition of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, and boron (NPKSB). We assessed height, diameter, and volume after 12 and 24 months. There were no growth differences from Ca source at the 100 kg ha−1 rate. We found increased volume after 24 months at the “Popayan” site with 200 and 400 kg ha−1 Ca HRCF+NPKSB treatments (112 and 113 m3 ha−1, respectively) compared to control (92 m3 ha−1), a 22% increase. In contrast, volume did not differ after 24 months at the “Darien” site, ranging from 114 m3 ha−1 in the 0 kg ha−1 Ca HRCF+NPKSB treatment to 98 m3 ha−1 in the control. Differences in response are likely due to soil characteristics, such as organic matter, emphasizing the importance of identifying site-specific nutrient deficiencies. Study Implications: Operational applications may be over- or under-applying calcium carbonate in Eucalyptus plantations in South America. In the first two years of a seven-year rotation located in volcanic soils in Colombia, we found that one site with more organic matter at a greater depth did not need Ca additions, whereas the other site required greater than current operational applications to optimize productivity. Ca application rate trials across a gradient of soil conditions could establish critical values and improve recommendations of appropriate Ca application rates and emphasize the importance of understanding site-specific soil conditions to produce effective fertilization regimes.

scholarly journals The Influence of Soil Humidity Stress on Eggplant Crop

2017 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gicuța SBÎRCIOG
Keyword(s):  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Soil Humidity ◽  
Major Objective ◽  
Hydric Stress ◽  
Selection Of

In order to meet consumption requirements, according to the crops destination and way of preparing the fruits, the eggplant breeding process aims at obtaining some cultivars properly adapted to the climate and soil conditions from different culture areas.  In this context, the selection of genotypes which are tolerant to the thermal and hydric stress represents a major objective of the eggplant breeding.

Logging impacts on the biogeochemistry of boreal forest soils and nutrient export to aquatic systems: A review

2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (NA) ◽  
pp. 157-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Kreutzweiser ◽  
Paul W. Hazlett ◽  
John M. Gunn
Keyword(s):  
Boreal Forest ◽  
Nutrient Availability ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Soil Nutrient Availability ◽  
Clear Cutting ◽  
Partial Harvest ◽  
Forest Watersheds ◽  
Logging Impacts ◽  
Receiving Waters

Logging disturbances in boreal forest watersheds can alter biogeochemical processes in soils by changing forest composition, plant uptake rates, soil conditions, moisture and temperature regimes, soil microbial activity, and water fluxes. In general, these changes have often led to short-term increases in soil nutrient availability followed by increased mobility and losses by leaching to receiving waters. Among the studies we reviewed, dissolved organic carbon (DOC) exports usually increased after logging, and nitrogen (N) mineralization and nitrification often increased with resulting increased N availability and exports to receiving waters. Similar processes and responses occurred for phosphorus (P), but to a lesser extent than for N. In most cases, base cations were released and exported to receiving waters after logging. Several studies demonstrated that stem-only or partial-harvest logging reduced the impacts on nutrient release and exports in comparison to whole-tree clear-cutting. Despite these logging-induced increases in soil nutrient availability and movement to receiving waters, most studies reported little or no change in soil chemical properties. However, responses to logging were highly variable and often site specific. The likelihood, extent and magnitude of logging impacts on soil nutrient cycling and exports in boreal forest watersheds will be dependent on soil types, stand and site conditions, hydrological connectivity, post-logging weather patterns, and type and timing of harvest activities. Additionally, logging impacts can interact with, and be confounded by, atmospheric pollutant deposition and climate change. Further watershed-level empirical studies and modeling efforts are required to elucidate these interactions, to improve predictive capabilities, and to advance forest management guidelines for sustaining forest soil productivity and limiting nutrient exports.

Efficacy and Rate of Release of EPTC and Butylate from Starch Encapsulated Formulations Under Greenhouse Conditions

Weed Science ◽  
1978 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 679-686 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Schreiber ◽  
B. S. Shasha ◽  
M. A. Ross ◽  
P. L. Orwick ◽  
D. W. Edgecomb
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Release ◽  
Slow Release ◽  
Residual Activity ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Rapid Release ◽  
Initial Release ◽  
Wet Chemical ◽  
Selection Of

Four starch-encapsulated formulations of EPTC(S-ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate) and of butylate(S-ethyl diisobutylthiocarbamate) were prepared and evaluated by comparison with their respective emulsifiable concentrate formulations for their slow-release capabilities and efficacies. Chemical and biological evaluation indicated that difference in controlled-release could be achieved by the selection of the starch xanthate and oxidant used in the formualtion process. EPTC and butylate released slower when formulated as starch-encapsulated granules than when formulated as emulsifiable concentrates under soil conditions that favored rapid release. The initial release was adequate for weed control and slow enough for desired residual activity. Repeated seeding and harvesting the treated soils and bioassays of treated soils generally produced release rate anticipated from short term dry and wet chemical tests.

scholarly journals Prioritization and Evaluation of Flooding Tolerance Genes in Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.]

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mu-Chien Lai ◽  
Zheng-Yuan Lai ◽  
Li-Hsin Jhan ◽  
Ya-Syuan Lai ◽  
Chung-Feng Kao
Keyword(s):  
Glycine Max ◽  
Genome Wide Association Study ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Flooding Tolerance ◽  
Big Data Mining ◽  
Genome Wide ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Mapping Gene ◽  
Selection Of

Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is one of the most important legume crops abundant in edible protein and oil in the world. In recent years there has been increasingly more drastic weather caused by climate change, with flooding, drought, and unevenly distributed rainfall gradually increasing in terms of the frequency and intensity worldwide. Severe flooding has caused extensive losses to soybean production and there is an urgent need to breed strong soybean seeds with high flooding tolerance. The present study demonstrates bioinformatics big data mining and integration, meta-analysis, gene mapping, gene prioritization, and systems biology for identifying prioritized genes of flooding tolerance in soybean. A total of 83 flooding tolerance genes (FTgenes), according to the appropriate cut-off point, were prioritized from 36,705 test genes collected from multidimensional genomic features linking to soybean flooding tolerance. Several validation results using independent samples from SoyNet, genome-wide association study, SoyBase, GO database, and transcriptome databases all exhibited excellent agreement, suggesting these 83 FTgenes were significantly superior to others. These results provide valuable information and contribution to research on the varieties selection of soybean.

scholarly journals Monitoring Soil Condition in the Northern Tibetan Plateau Using SSM/I Data

1996 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. T. C. Chang ◽  
M. S. Cao
Keyword(s):  
Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Brightness Temperature ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Soil Condition ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Temperature Threshold ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Northern Tibetan Plateau ◽  
Scattering Centers ◽  
Selection Of

A combination of a low 37 GHz brightness temperature and a negative 19 and 37 GHz spectral gradient can be an effective discriminant for frozen and thawed soil. SSM/I data for 1988 are used to study the freeze/thaw of soil in the Northern Tibetan Plateau, China. In this study, a previously derived freeze/thaw classification scheme was tested for this unique geographic location. It was found that the 37 GHz threshold needed to be refined for this region. It was also found that the 37 GHz emission is sensitive to the scattering centers embedded in the soil, which may account for the observed low brightness temperature. The selection of the 37 GHz brightness temperature threshold depends on the atmospheric and soil conditions inherent in a particular region.

Intake and Selection of Goats Grazing Heterogeneous Vegetation: Effect of Gastrointestinal Nematodes and Condensed Tannins

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (6) ◽  
pp. 946-953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Arturo Torres-Fajardo ◽  
Jorge Augusto Navarro-Alberto ◽  
Javier Ventura-Cordero ◽  
Pedro Geraldo González-Pech ◽  
Carlos Alfredo Sandoval-Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condensed Tannins ◽  
Gastrointestinal Nematodes ◽  
Vegetation Effect ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Heterogeneous Vegetation

scholarly journals Network Meta-Analysis of the Safety of Drug Therapy for Cardiogenic Shock

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Xianyong Liao ◽  
Lin Qian ◽  
Song Zhang ◽  
Xiang Chen ◽  
Jing Lei
Keyword(s):  
Cardiogenic Shock ◽  
Human Brain ◽  
Brain Natriuretic Peptide ◽  
Natriuretic Peptide ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Cardiac Shock ◽  
Clinical Drugs ◽  
Selection Of

Objectives. (1) To conduct a network meta-analysis of clinical drugs used for cardiogenic shock and (2) provide evidence for the selection of medication for the treatment of this condition. Methods. PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library, China HowNet (CNKI), Wanfang database, and Weipu database were searched using keywords Dopamine, Dobutamine, Epinephrine, Adrenaline, Norepinephrine, Noradrenaline, Milrinone, Natriuretic peptide, Recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide, Levosimendan, Cardiac shock, and Cardiogenic shock. We select literature according to prespecified inclusion and exclusion criteria and record data such as drug type, mortality, and adverse reactions. Results. Twenty-eight of 1387 articles met inclusion criteria, comprising 1806 patients who suffered from cardiogenic shock. Dopamine, dobutamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, milrinone, recombinant human brain natriuretic peptide, and levosimendan were all commonly used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock. Milrinone was most effective at reducing mortality and had the lowest incidence of adverse reactions. Conclusion. This network meta-analysis demonstrated that milrinone was the most effective medication at reducing mortality and adverse events in patients suffering from cardiogenic shock.

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