This study was carried out on the plains of Baiquan County, located in the midwest of Heilongjiang province, China (Fig. 1). The region has mostly black soils derived from yellow clay originating from ...

The mechanical properties of soil, resulting from the weathering of rocks through physical and chemical processes, exhibit spatial variability. This variability introduces uncertainties in the design ...

Soil is the foundation of life on Earth and holds huge importance for agriculture. In addition to this, every other sector, like construction, also relies on different soil types to function ...

Mid-elevation Central European conversion of beech stands to spruce plantations has intensified soil acidification via needle ...

Human beings, like microorganisms, plants and animals, need sufficient food to survive. But beyond the provision of basic energy and nutrients, food must also be safe in order to prevent disease and ...

Soil pH or soil reaction is an indication of the acidity or alkalinity of soil and is measured in pH units. Soil pH is defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration. The pH scale ...

The world's largest gathering of soil scientists has taken place in China for the first time, bringing together thousands of researchers, policymakers and industry representatives to discuss some ...