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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: Isotopic Signatures of Nitrogen in Selected Soils from Croatia
Isotopic Signatures of Nitrogen in Selected Soils from Croatia Open
The mobility of nitrogen (N) in the environment is conditioned by its cycling between atmospheric, terrestrial, and marine ecosystems. It is a key element for global biogeochemistry, and although isotope analysis has been an integral part …
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: 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: 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: Soil management and seasonality impact on soil properties and soil erosion in steep vineyards of north-western Croatia
Soil management and seasonality impact on soil properties and soil erosion in steep vineyards of north-western Croatia Open
In order to mitigate vineyard degradation, we study different soil management to obtain the most suitable practices. To study the effects of water erosion on vineyards, a rainfall experiment (58 mm h -1 for 30 min) was applied on Anthrosol…
View article: Grassland Management Impact on Soil Degradation and Herbage Nutritional Value in a Temperate Humid Environment
Grassland Management Impact on Soil Degradation and Herbage Nutritional Value in a Temperate Humid Environment Open
Understanding the importance of grassland management is crucial for predicting the effects on forage production, pasture and ecosystem stability. Studies about the impact of grassland management in temperate humid environments on soil, ero…
View article: Seasonal and land management impact on vineyard soil, runoff generation and associated pollutants in karstic environment (Mediterranean Croatia)
Seasonal and land management impact on vineyard soil, runoff generation and associated pollutants in karstic environment (Mediterranean Croatia) Open
<p>(correspondence to Ivan Dugan: [email protected])</p><p>Soil erosion in agricultural land is a global problem and recognized as one of the main drivers of sediment, nutrient losses and diffuse pollution. Vineyards intensiv…
View article: Determination of Soil Hydraulic Parameters and Evaluation of Water Dynamics and Nitrate Leaching in the Unsaturated Layered Zone: A Modeling Case Study in Central Croatia
Determination of Soil Hydraulic Parameters and Evaluation of Water Dynamics and Nitrate Leaching in the Unsaturated Layered Zone: A Modeling Case Study in Central Croatia Open
Nitrate leaching through soil layers to groundwater may cause significant degradation of natural resources. The aims of this study were: (i) to estimate soil hydraulic properties (SHPs) of the similar soil type with same management on vari…
View article: Straw mulch impact on soil properties and initial soil erosion processes in the maize field
Straw mulch impact on soil properties and initial soil erosion processes in the maize field Open
<p><strong>Straw mulch impact on soil properties and initial soil erosion processes in the maize field</strong></p><p>Ivan Dugan*, Leon Josip Telak, Iva Hrelja, Ivica Kisic, Igor Bogunovic</p><p>Un…
View article: Tillage-induced management impact on soil properties and initial soil erosion in degraded calcareous soils in Mediterranean fig orchard
Tillage-induced management impact on soil properties and initial soil erosion in degraded calcareous soils in Mediterranean fig orchard Open
<p>High majority of soil erosion studies focus on cereal croplands, vineyards, olive, avocado, citrus, almond, persimmon, apple, and apricot orchards. To date, there is a lack of information about the possible impacts of tillage mana…
View article: Soil Management and Slope Impacts on Soil Properties, Hydrological Response, and Erosion in Hazelnut Orchard
Soil Management and Slope Impacts on Soil Properties, Hydrological Response, and Erosion in Hazelnut Orchard Open
Proper soil management is crucial to mitigate soil degradation. Hazelnut orchards are often raised on slopes and intensively managed, which makes them similar to the already defined highly erodible land uses like vineyards. This research a…
View article: Spatial mapping of soil respiration using auxiliary variables. A small scale study
Spatial mapping of soil respiration using auxiliary variables. A small scale study Open
Soil respiration is a significant contributor to the global emissions of CO2 and is governed by many soil factors. Reliable estimates of CO2 emission on different scales (e.g., field, regional level) are hard to obtain due to the expressed…