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Original research article
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21 Jan 2016
Original research article |
| 21 Jan 2016
Tree species and functional traits but not species richness affect interrill erosion processes in young subtropical forests
Department of Geosciences, Soil Science and Geomorphology, Eberhard
Karls University Tübingen, Rümelinstrasse 19–23, 72070 Tübingen,
Germany
P. Goebes
Department of Geosciences, Soil Science and Geomorphology, Eberhard
Karls University Tübingen, Rümelinstrasse 19–23, 72070 Tübingen,
Germany
Z. Song
Department of Geosciences, Soil Science and Geomorphology, Eberhard
Karls University Tübingen, Rümelinstrasse 19–23, 72070 Tübingen,
Germany
H. Bruelheide
Geobotany and Botanical Garden, Martin Luther University
Halle-Wittenberg, Am Kirchtor 1, 06108 Halle, Germany
German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDIV)
Halle-Jena-Leipzig, Deutscher Platz 5e, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
W. Härdtle
Institute of Ecology, Faculty of Sustainability, Leuphana University
Lüneburg, Scharnhorststrasse 1, 21335 Lüneburg, Germany
Department of Geosciences, Soil Science and Geomorphology, Eberhard
Karls University Tübingen, Rümelinstrasse 19–23, 72070 Tübingen,
Germany
Y. Li
Institute of Ecology, Faculty of Sustainability, Leuphana University
Lüneburg, Scharnhorststrasse 1, 21335 Lüneburg, Germany
T. Scholten
Department of Geosciences, Soil Science and Geomorphology, Eberhard
Karls University Tübingen, Rümelinstrasse 19–23, 72070 Tübingen,
Germany
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Investigation of a Dutch sandy profile demonstrated that buried soils provide beneficial growth conditions for plant roots in terms of nutrients. The intense exploitation of deep parts of the soil profile, including subsoil and soil parent material, by roots of the modern vegetation is often underestimated by traditional approaches. Potential consequences of deep rooting for terrestrial carbon stocks, located to a relevant part in buried soils, remain largely unknown and require further studies.
Sanjib K. Behera, Arvind K. Shukla, Brahma S. Dwivedi, and Brij L. Lakaria
SOIL Discuss., https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-2016-41, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-2016-41, 2016
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Zinc (Zn) deficiency is widespread in all types of soils of world including acid soils affecting crop production and nutritional quality of edible plant parts. The present study was carried out to assess the effects of lime and farmyard manure addition to two acid soils of India on soil properties, extractable zinc by different extractants, dry matter yield, Zn concentration and uptake by maize. Increased level of lime application led to enhancement of soil pH and reduction in extractable Zn in
Damaris Roosendaal, Catherine E. Stewart, Karolien Denef, Ronald F. Follett, Elizabeth Pruessner, Louise H. Comas, Gary E. Varvel, Aaron Saathoff, Nathan Palmer, Gautam Sarath, Virginia L. Jin, Marty Schmer, and Madhavan Soundararajan
SOIL, 2, 185–197, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-2-185-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-2-185-2016, 2016
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Switchgrass is a deep-rooted perennial grass bioenergy crop that can sequester soil C. Although switchgrass ecotypes vary in root biomass and architecture, little is known about their effect on soil microbial communities throughout the soil profile. By examining labeled root-C uptake in the microbial community, we found that ecotypes supported different microbial communities. The more fungal community associated with the upland ecotype could promote C sequestration by enhancing soil aggregation.
B. Vanlauwe, K. Descheemaeker, K. E. Giller, J. Huising, R. Merckx, G. Nziguheba, J. Wendt, and S. Zingore
SOIL, 1, 491–508, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-491-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-491-2015, 2015
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The "local adaptation" component of integrated soil fertility management operates at field and farm scale. At field scale, the application of implements other than improved germplasm, fertilizer, and organic inputs can enhance the agronomic efficiency (AE) of fertilizer. Examples include the application of lime, secondary and micronutrients, water harvesting, and soil tillage practices. At farm scale, targeting fertilizer within variable farms is shown to significantly affect AE of fertilizer.
J. M. Terrón, J. Blanco, F. J. Moral, L. A. Mancha, D. Uriarte, and J. R. Marques da Silva
SOIL, 1, 459–473, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-459-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-459-2015, 2015
A. Bonfante, A. Agrillo, R. Albrizio, A. Basile, R. Buonomo, R. De Mascellis, A. Gambuti, P. Giorio, G. Guida, G. Langella, P. Manna, L. Minieri, L. Moio, T. Siani, and F. Terribile
SOIL, 1, 427–441, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-427-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-427-2015, 2015
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This paper aims to test a new physically oriented approach to viticulture zoning at the farm scale which is strongly rooted in hydropedology and aims to achieve a better use of environmental features with respect to plant requirement and wine production. The physics of our approach are defined by the use of soil-plant-atmosphere simulation models which apply physically based equations to describe the soil hydrological processes and solve soil-plant water status.
J. Mao, K. G. J. Nierop, M. Rietkerk, and S. C. Dekker
SOIL, 1, 411–425, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-411-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-411-2015, 2015
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In this study we show how soil water repellency (SWR) is linked to the quantity and quality of SWR markers in soils mainly derived from vegetation. To predict the SWR of topsoils, we find the strongest relationship with ester-bound alcohols, and for subsoils with root-derived ω-hydroxy fatty acids and α,ω-dicarboxylic acids. From this we conclude that, overall, roots influence SWR more strongly than leaves and subsequently SWR markers derived from roots predict SWR better.
E. Vaudour, E. Costantini, G. V. Jones, and S. Mocali
SOIL, 1, 287–312, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-287-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-287-2015, 2015
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Terroir chemical and biological footprinting and geospatial technologies are promising for the management of terroir units, particularly remote and proxy data in conjunction with spatial statistics. In practice, the managed zones will be updatable and the effects of viticultural and/or soil management practices might be easier to control. The prospect of facilitated terroir spatial monitoring makes it possible to address the issue of terroir sustainability.
L. Brillante, O. Mathieu, B. Bois, C. van Leeuwen, and J. Lévêque
SOIL, 1, 273–286, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-273-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-273-2015, 2015
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The available soil water (ASW) is a major contributor to the viticulture "terroir". Electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) allows for measurements of soil water accurately and with low disturbance. This work reviews the use of ERT to spatialise soil water and ASW. A case example is also presented: differences in water uptake (as evaluated by fraction of transpirable soil water variations) depending on grapevine water status (as measured by leaf water potential) are evidenced and mapped.
E. Bochet
SOIL, 1, 131–146, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-131-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-131-2015, 2015
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Since seeds are the principle means by which plants move across the landscape, the final fate of seeds plays a fundamental role in the origin, maintenance, functioning and dynamics of plant communities. In arid and semiarid patchy ecosystems, where seeds are scattered into a heterogeneous environment and intense rainfalls occur, the transport of seeds by runoff to new sites represents an opportunity for seeds to reach more favourable sites for seed germination and seedling survival.
S. Czarnecki and R.-A. Düring
SOIL, 1, 23–33, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-23-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-1-23-2015, 2015
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This study covers both aspects of understanding of soil system and soil contamination after 14 years of fertilizer application and residual effects of the fertilization 8 years after cessation of fertilizer treatment. Although many grassland fertilizer experiments have been performed worldwide, information about residual effects of fertilizer applications on grassland ecosystem functioning is still rare. This study reports the importance of monitoring of the long-term impact of fertilization.
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Short summary
Different tree species affect interrill erosion, but a higher tree species richness does not mitigate soil losses in young subtropical forest stands. Different tree morphologies and tree traits (e.g. crown cover or tree height) have to be considered when assessing erosion in forest ecosystems. If a leaf litter cover is not present, the remaining soil surface cover by stones and biological soil crusts is the most important driver for soil erosion control.
Different tree species affect interrill erosion, but a higher tree species richness does not...
