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View article: A cost-effective protocol for detecting fluorescent microplastics in arable soils to study redistribution processes
A cost-effective protocol for detecting fluorescent microplastics in arable soils to study redistribution processes Open
Understanding microplastics' (MPs) transport from soils to aquatic ecosystems is challenging due to labor-intensive detection methods, especially in large-scale plot experiments analyzing surface runoff and soil erosion. To address this, w…
View article: Plasticulture detection at the country scale by combining multispectral and SAR satellite data
Plasticulture detection at the country scale by combining multispectral and SAR satellite data Open
The use of plastic films has been growing in agriculture, benefiting consumers and producers. However, concerns have been raised about the environmental impact of plastic film use, with mulching films posing a greater threat than greenhous…
View article: Paddy rice traits estimation under varying management strategies using UAV technology
Paddy rice traits estimation under varying management strategies using UAV technology Open
Timely crop monitoring and yield prediction are essential in guiding management decision making. The aim of the study was to estimate the agronomic traits of paddy rice ( Oryza sativa L.) using unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)‐multispectral i…
View article: Rainfall-induced lateral and vertical microplastic transport of varying sizes in agricultural fields
Rainfall-induced lateral and vertical microplastic transport of varying sizes in agricultural fields Open
Agricultural soils, particularly those utilizing plastic products for crop production, are increasingly recognized as sources of microplastics (MPs) to aquatic ecosystems.
View article: Tracing macroplastics redistribution and fragmentation by tillage translocation
Tracing macroplastics redistribution and fragmentation by tillage translocation Open
Soil is polluted with plastic waste from macro to submicron level. Our understanding of macroplastics (> 5 mm) occurrence and behavior has remained comparatively elusive, mainly due to a lack of a tracing mechanism. This study set up a met…
View article: A millennium of arable land use – the long-term impact of tillage and water erosion on landscape-scale carbon dynamics
A millennium of arable land use – the long-term impact of tillage and water erosion on landscape-scale carbon dynamics Open
In the last decades, soils and their agricultural management have received great scientific and political attention due to their potential to act as a sink of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Agricultural management has strong potential t…
View article: Rill erosion and its structural inter-field connectivity in the White Nile-Congo ridge region – two years of high frequency UAV monitoring
Rill erosion and its structural inter-field connectivity in the White Nile-Congo ridge region – two years of high frequency UAV monitoring Open
Tropical Africa is globally one of the most sensitive regions for soil erosion and is characterised by an important yield gap. Rapid population growth is expected to triple food demands in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050. These rising food dema…
View article: Detection of plastic film residues on cropland using remote sensing techniques: from proximal to UAV-based remote sensing
Detection of plastic film residues on cropland using remote sensing techniques: from proximal to UAV-based remote sensing Open
Plastic residues found on cropland span across a wide range of polymers, shapes, sizes, and sources, which are all factors influencing the environmental risks of plastic pollution. A major potential plastic source of cropland soil systems …
View article: A field experiment on macroplastic redistribution and fragmentation by soil tillage 
A field experiment on macroplastic redistribution and fragmentation by soil tillage  Open
Soil is polluted with plastic waste from macro to submicron level, and research has intensified on the fate and transport of plastic with more focused particulate plastic, including fibers (5mm) occurrence and behavior has remained compara…
View article: Agricultural mulch films as soil microplastic contamination factor
Agricultural mulch films as soil microplastic contamination factor Open
Plastic mulch films are increasingly used in agriculture to improve yields and simplify harvest as well as work processes. Beside the agronomic advantages, the use of mulch films is also associated with the risk of (micro) plastics enterin…
View article: Comment on egusphere-2023-1400
Comment on egusphere-2023-1400 Open
Abstract. In the last decades, soils and their agricultural management have received great scientific and political attention due to their associated potential to act as sink of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). It is questioned if soil re…
View article: A millennium of arable land use – the long-term impact of water and tillage erosion on landscape-scale carbon dynamics
A millennium of arable land use – the long-term impact of water and tillage erosion on landscape-scale carbon dynamics Open
In the last decades, soils and their agricultural management have received great scientific and political attention due to their associated potential to act as sink of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). It is questioned if soil redistributi…
View article: Erosion-classification data for centre-pivot-irrigated fields in Cristalina, Brazil
Erosion-classification data for centre-pivot-irrigated fields in Cristalina, Brazil Open
This dataset provides the results from a visual classification of erosion features for centre-pivot-irrigated fields in the municipality of Cristalina, Brazil. A detailed description of the data is provided in the README file. The methodol…
View article: Erosion-classification data for centre-pivot-irrigated fields in Cristalina, Brazil
Erosion-classification data for centre-pivot-irrigated fields in Cristalina, Brazil Open
This dataset provides the results from a visual classification of erosion features for centre-pivot-irrigated fields in the municipality of Cristalina, Brazil. A detailed description of the data is provided in the README file. The methodol…
View article: Large scale detection of plastic covered crops using multispectral and SAR satellite data
Large scale detection of plastic covered crops using multispectral and SAR satellite data Open
The use of plastic in agriculture (plasticulture) started together with the rise of plastic in global markets, around 1950. Nowadays, plastic plays a key role in agriculture as an inexpensive, lightweight and resistant material. In Europea…
View article: From intentionally used plastic films to soil microplastic contamination
From intentionally used plastic films to soil microplastic contamination Open
In modern agriculture, plastic material is intentionally used for different purposes. In 2020, it was estimated that about 7.1 105 t of plastic was used in European agriculture, whereas most plastic was applied in form of plastic mulch fil…
View article: Vertical transport of microplastic in agricultural soil in controlled irrigation plot experiments
Vertical transport of microplastic in agricultural soil in controlled irrigation plot experiments Open
Microplastic pollution in agricultural sites has gained increased attention in recent years. Many studies focused on the impact of plastic residues on soil functions, such as soil physiochemical properties, fertility, and biodiversity. How…
View article: Soil erosion dynamics in the White Nile-Congo ridge region – two years of high frequency UAV monitoring
Soil erosion dynamics in the White Nile-Congo ridge region – two years of high frequency UAV monitoring Open
<p>Tropical Africa is globally one of the most sensitive regions for soil erosion and is characterised by an important yield gap. Rapid population growth is expected to triple food demands in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2050. These rising …
View article: Fallout radionuclides indicate a 10% loss of European topsoil in 50 years
Fallout radionuclides indicate a 10% loss of European topsoil in 50 years Open
<p>Quantifying soil erosion is a major research challenge due to erosion's episodic character and spatial variation. Fallout radionuclides as <sup>239+240</sup>Pu and <sup>137</sup>Cs are powerful tools to ass…
View article: Tillage erosion as an important driver of soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics long before agricultural mechanisation
Tillage erosion as an important driver of soil organic carbon (SOC) dynamics long before agricultural mechanisation Open
<p>Tillage erosion is known to be a major soil degradation process that is mainly associated with increasingly mechanised agriculture since the early 1950s. However, especially soil truncation on convex hilltops and slope shoulders c…
View article: Organic matter cycling along geochemical, geomorphic, and disturbance gradients in forest and cropland of the African Tropics – project TropSOC database version 1.0
Organic matter cycling along geochemical, geomorphic, and disturbance gradients in forest and cropland of the African Tropics – project TropSOC database version 1.0 Open
The African Tropics are hotspots of modern-day land use change and are, at the same time, of great relevance for the cycling of carbon (C) and nutrients between plants, soils, and the atmosphere. However, the consequences of land conversio…
View article: Assessing soil redistribution of forest and cropland sites in wet tropical Africa using <sup>239+240</sup> Pu fallout radionuclides
Assessing soil redistribution of forest and cropland sites in wet tropical Africa using <sup>239+240</sup> Pu fallout radionuclides Open
Due to the rapidly growing population in tropical Africa, a substantial rise in food demand is predicted in upcoming decades, which will result in higher pressure on soil resources. However, there is limited knowledge on soil redistributio…
View article: Organic matter cycling along geochemical, geomorphic and disturbance gradients in forests and cropland of the African Tropics – Project TropSOC Database Version 1.0
Organic matter cycling along geochemical, geomorphic and disturbance gradients in forests and cropland of the African Tropics – Project TropSOC Database Version 1.0 Open
The African Tropics are hotspots of modern-day land-use change and are, at the same time, of great relevance for the cycling of carbon (C) and nutrients between plants, soils and the atmosphere. However, the consequences of land conversion…