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View article: Tillage, Mulch, Fire and Cover: Soil Management Impacts on Degraded Terraces in Mediterranean Olive Groves
Tillage, Mulch, Fire and Cover: Soil Management Impacts on Degraded Terraces in Mediterranean Olive Groves Open
Soil degradation on abandoned or poorly managed terraces in the Mediterranean region poses a significant threat to the resilience of agroecosystems, particularly in hillside olive groves where erosion and nutrient depletion accelerate land…
View article: Soil C-CO2 Emissions Across Different Land Uses in a Peri-Urban Area of Central Croatia
Soil C-CO2 Emissions Across Different Land Uses in a Peri-Urban Area of Central Croatia Open
Soils play an important role in the global carbon cycle by storing organic carbon and releasing carbon dioxide (CO2) through biological processes. Land use management practices influence soil CO2 emissions by changing physical, chemical, a…
View article: Carbon Sequestration Under Different Agricultural Land Use in Croatia
Carbon Sequestration Under Different Agricultural Land Use in Croatia Open
In order to help mitigate climate change, carbon farming methods must be urgently introduced. The research systematically reviewed peer-reviewed literature, national statistical reports, and policy documents published between 2000 and 2024…
View article: The Role of Grassland Land Use in Enhancing Soil Resilience and Climate Adaptation in Periurban Landscapes
The Role of Grassland Land Use in Enhancing Soil Resilience and Climate Adaptation in Periurban Landscapes Open
Urbanisation and land-use change are among the main pressures on soil health in periurban areas, but the multifunctionality of grassland soils is still not sufficiently recognised. In this study, the physical and chemical properties of soi…
View article: Cropping systems and amendment management impact on temporal soil carbon emissions and soil water content variability in Croatian croplands
Cropping systems and amendment management impact on temporal soil carbon emissions and soil water content variability in Croatian croplands Open
The sustainability of agroecosystems is critical for balancing environmental health with productive crop yields. Sustainable management practices, including crop rotation and organic amendments, have been identified as strategies to enhanc…
View article: Straw management and alternative tillage methods for minimizing soil degradation of Fluvisol
Straw management and alternative tillage methods for minimizing soil degradation of Fluvisol Open
This study investigates sustainable soil management strategies for Fluvisol in northwestCroatia, a fertile but degradation-prone soil, by examining how different tillage practices and straw mulch management affect soil health and crop prod…
View article: Optimizing Tillage and Straw Management for Improved Soil Physical Properties and Yield
Optimizing Tillage and Straw Management for Improved Soil Physical Properties and Yield Open
This study investigated the impact of conventional ploughing (CT), minimum multitiller tillage (MT), and reduced loosening tillage (RT), with and without straw mulch on Fluvisol properties and crop yields in Croatia over three years (2019–…
View article: Dynamic Modeling of Soil Water Dynamics and Nitrogen Species Transport with Multi-Crop Rotations Under Variable-Saturated Conditions
Dynamic Modeling of Soil Water Dynamics and Nitrogen Species Transport with Multi-Crop Rotations Under Variable-Saturated Conditions Open
Excessive application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers in agriculture poses significant environmental risks, notably nitrate leaching into groundwater. This study evaluates soil water dynamics and the transport of urea, ammonium, and nitrate un…
View article: Aerobic Stability of High-Moisture Corn Ensiled with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum During Prolonged Air Exposure
Aerobic Stability of High-Moisture Corn Ensiled with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum During Prolonged Air Exposure Open
The evaluation of the aerobic stability of silages primarily involves monitoring temperature, while changes in composition are often neglected. In the present study, the effect of aeration on high-moisture corn ensiled with Lactiplantibaci…
View article: A simple method to assess flood regulation supply in urban lawns
A simple method to assess flood regulation supply in urban lawns Open
Floods have an important impact on life and loss of goods. Urban green spaces are crucial to mitigating flood impact. However, their capacity to prevent floods depends on their condition, especially in areas highly affected by human activi…
View article: Impact of Hillslope Agriculture on Soil Compaction and Seasonal Water Dynamics in a Temperate Vineyard
Impact of Hillslope Agriculture on Soil Compaction and Seasonal Water Dynamics in a Temperate Vineyard Open
Major losses of agricultural production and soils are caused by erosion, which is especially pronounced on hillslopes due to specific hydrological processes and heterogeneity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the impact of ag…
View article: Challenges in Sustainable Agriculture—The Role of Organic Amendments
Challenges in Sustainable Agriculture—The Role of Organic Amendments Open
Soil degradation threatens global food security and environmental sustainability, necessitating effective soil management strategies. This review comprehensively examines the impact of organic soil amendments on soil quality and productivi…
View article: Can biostimulant usage with farmyard manure increase soil quality in conventionally managed croplands?
Can biostimulant usage with farmyard manure increase soil quality in conventionally managed croplands? Open
Conventional practices decrease soil health and accelerate soil degradation. This work tests biostimulants extracted from the lumbripost in a maize production system. The experiment was conducted in a semi-humid environment on Stagnosols i…
View article: Analyzing the Influence of Conservation Tillage and Manure on Soil Parameter Modulations in Croplands
Analyzing the Influence of Conservation Tillage and Manure on Soil Parameter Modulations in Croplands Open
Nowadays, when the human impact on the environment becomes prominent daily, specific steps are needed to mitigate or halt those changes. By far, agricultural land is most affected by the degradation process, leading to soil erosion and dec…
View article: Can biostimulant usage with farmyard manure provide a higher carbon level in low-quality, conventionally managed croplands?
Can biostimulant usage with farmyard manure provide a higher carbon level in low-quality, conventionally managed croplands? Open
The excessive use of mineral fertilizer and other conventional cultivation management practices causes decreased soil health and accelerated soil degradation in agricultural landscapes. This work aims to test biostimulants extracted from t…
View article: Assessment of soil organic matter in the post-fire period using VNIR spectroscopy
Assessment of soil organic matter in the post-fire period using VNIR spectroscopy Open
Wildfires profoundly impact ecosystems and soil organic matter (SOM), a critical factor in soil quality and carbon cycling. This research aimed to assess the impact of wildfire severity on SOM and the potential of visible-near infrared spe…
View article: Effects of Biochar and Cattle Manure under Different Tillage Management on Soil Properties and Crop Growth in Croatia
Effects of Biochar and Cattle Manure under Different Tillage Management on Soil Properties and Crop Growth in Croatia Open
The negative environmental impact of conventional agriculture threatens agroecosystem stability and food security. Therefore, searching for optimal soil management practices is crucial for maintaining and improving soil functions. This wor…
View article: Mulch and Grass Cover Unevenly Halt Runoff Initiation and Sediment Detachment during the Growing Season of Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) in Croatia
Mulch and Grass Cover Unevenly Halt Runoff Initiation and Sediment Detachment during the Growing Season of Hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) in Croatia Open
Hazelnut orchards are popular for cropping on sloped sites, which are often highly erodible. This study aimed to assess the impact of soil management and season in a hazelnut orchard on soil properties and hydrological response. Three trea…
View article: Straw Mulch Application Enhanced Soil Properties and Reduced Diffuse Pollution at a Steep Vineyard in Istria (Croatia)
Straw Mulch Application Enhanced Soil Properties and Reduced Diffuse Pollution at a Steep Vineyard in Istria (Croatia) Open
Straw mulching is a sustainable practice used to control soil erosion. However, different doses of mulch affect the efficiency of straw conservation. This study presents detailed research on how soil physicochemical properties and the hydr…
View article: Soil–Water Dynamics Investigation at Agricultural Hillslope with High-Precision Weighing Lysimeters and Soil–Water Collection Systems
Soil–Water Dynamics Investigation at Agricultural Hillslope with High-Precision Weighing Lysimeters and Soil–Water Collection Systems Open
A quantitative understanding of actual evapotranspiration (ETa) and soil–water dynamics in a hillslope agroecosystem is vital for sustainable water resource management and soil conservation; however, the complexity of processes and conditi…
View article: Investigating Near-Surface Hydrologic Connectivity in a Grass-Covered Inter-Row Area of a Hillslope Vineyard Using Field Monitoring and Numerical Simulations
Investigating Near-Surface Hydrologic Connectivity in a Grass-Covered Inter-Row Area of a Hillslope Vineyard Using Field Monitoring and Numerical Simulations Open
The interplay of surface and shallow subsurface fluxes plays a critical role in controlling water movement in hillslope agroecosystems and impacting soil and plant health during prolonged dry periods, demonstrating a need for in-field moni…
View article: Short-Term Effects of Experimental Fire on Physicochemical and Microbial Properties of a Mediterranean Cambisol
Short-Term Effects of Experimental Fire on Physicochemical and Microbial Properties of a Mediterranean Cambisol Open
Little is known about the bonfire impact on microbial properties in soil. This work aimed to study moderate- to high-severity experimental burning (250 °C) compared to unburned Cambisol in a natural Mediterranean environment (Croatia) on s…
View article: Straw Mulch Effect on Soil and Water Loss in Different Growth Phases of Maize Sown on Stagnosols in Croatia
Straw Mulch Effect on Soil and Water Loss in Different Growth Phases of Maize Sown on Stagnosols in Croatia Open
Soil and water loss due to traditional intensive types of agricultural management is widespread and unsustainable in Croatian croplands. In order to mitigate the accelerated land degradation, we studied different cropland soil management s…
View article: Capturing SUbsurface PREferential transport processes in agricultural HILLslope soils: SUPREHILL CZO
Capturing SUbsurface PREferential transport processes in agricultural HILLslope soils: SUPREHILL CZO Open
Agricultural hillslopes present particular challenges for estimating vadose zone dynamics due to a variety of processes, such as surface runoff, vertical flow, erosion, subsurface preferential flow affected by soil structure and layering, …
View article: Agriculture intensification impacts on soil and water ecosystem services
Agriculture intensification impacts on soil and water ecosystem services Open
Agriculture intensification is increasing due to food demand and consumption patterns. Intensive agriculture is based on management that promotes the maximum profit per unit of area and involves agrochemicals, irrigation and heavy machiner…
View article: Straw mulch effect on soil and water losses in different growth phases of Maize sown on Stagnosols in Croatia
Straw mulch effect on soil and water losses in different growth phases of Maize sown on Stagnosols in Croatia Open
Soil and water losses due to traditional intensive types of agricultural management are high and non-sustainable in Croatian croplands. In order to mitigate the accelerated land degradation, we study different cropland soil management to o…
View article: Quantification of Intra- vs. Inter-Row Leaching of Major Plant Nutrients in Sloping Vineyard Soils
Quantification of Intra- vs. Inter-Row Leaching of Major Plant Nutrients in Sloping Vineyard Soils Open
Nutrient leaching from agricultural soils presents an economic loss for farmers and can degrade the quality of the surrounding environment. Thus, leachates from 18 in situ wick lysimeters, installed at 40 cm soil depth at the vineyard hill…