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View article: Whole soil warming promotes surface soil carbon loss but deep soil carbon gain, depending on land management practices in temperate climate
Whole soil warming promotes surface soil carbon loss but deep soil carbon gain, depending on land management practices in temperate climate Open
View article: Sustainable plant-soil phosphorus management in agricultural systems: challenges, environmental impacts and innovative solutions
Sustainable plant-soil phosphorus management in agricultural systems: challenges, environmental impacts and innovative solutions Open
Phosphorus (P) is essential for plant growth and ecosystem health; but its availability in agricultural soils is often limited due to finite natural reserves and inefficient fertilizer recovery. This study addresses the dual challenges of …
View article: Inclusion of living phase to define soil
Inclusion of living phase to define soil Open
The existing soil definitions lack the integration of soil living phase, an important soil phase that influences numerous soil properties and even facilitates soil forming process, along with its connectivity to human. This paper presents …
View article: Dual Effects of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on the Growth of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.)
Dual Effects of Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles on the Growth of Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa L.) Open
View article: Management impacts on whole soil warming responses of CO2 production and efflux in temperate climate
Management impacts on whole soil warming responses of CO2 production and efflux in temperate climate Open
Although global warming has the potential to increase soil CO2 efflux, the magnitude of these changes are uncertain, as CO2 production rates in deep soil are poorly constrained. In particular, management effects on the warming responses at…
View article: Addressing soil salinity for sustainable agriculture and food security: Innovations and challenges in coastal regions of Bangladesh
Addressing soil salinity for sustainable agriculture and food security: Innovations and challenges in coastal regions of Bangladesh Open
Global warming can increase soil salinity, posing a threat to Bangladesh's fragile coastal agriculture and jeopardizing the nation's food security. This study elucidates the adverse effects of soil salinity on agroecosystems and food secur…
View article: Utilization of sewage sludge to manage saline–alkali soil and increase crop production: Is it safe or not?
Utilization of sewage sludge to manage saline–alkali soil and increase crop production: Is it safe or not? Open
Saline-alkali soil has become significant problem for global agriculture and food security as these soils have poor physicochemical conditions and reduce crop production by causing a wide range of physiological and biochemical changes in p…
View article: Soil Erosion Estimation by RUSLE Model Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Study of the Tertiary Hilly Regions in Bangladesh from 2017 to 2021
Soil Erosion Estimation by RUSLE Model Using GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Case Study of the Tertiary Hilly Regions in Bangladesh from 2017 to 2021 Open
Soil erosion is a major type of land degradation in Bangladesh, especially in the tertiary hilly regions that are located at the northeastern and southeastern region of the country. The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation, combined with G…
View article: Synergistic effects of silicon and phosphorus co-application on rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth, yield and nutrient use efficiency in saline soil
Synergistic effects of silicon and phosphorus co-application on rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth, yield and nutrient use efficiency in saline soil Open
Despite the important role of silicon (Si) for the better utilization of plant nutrients, it is not well understood how the combinations of Si and P (phosphorus) will behave as a co-fertilizer in saline soil for better yield performance an…
View article: Spatio-temporal characteristics of meteorological and agricultural drought indices and their dynamic relationships during the pre-monsoon season in drought-prone region of Bangladesh
Spatio-temporal characteristics of meteorological and agricultural drought indices and their dynamic relationships during the pre-monsoon season in drought-prone region of Bangladesh Open
The global water crisis has become a rising concern against the background of climate change, which is responsible for increasing drought frequency, a devastating natural hazard that severely affects the agricultural sector of a nation. Du…
View article: Management Impacts on Whole Soil Warming Responses of Co2 Production and Efflux in Temperate Climate
Management Impacts on Whole Soil Warming Responses of Co2 Production and Efflux in Temperate Climate Open
View article: Land degradation neutrality concerns in Bangladesh
Land degradation neutrality concerns in Bangladesh Open
Globally, land degradation has become a concerning issue for ensuring food and soil security. In 2012, the United Nations (UN) started their journey to achieve a land degradation neutral (LDN) planet, and Bangladesh showed her interest to …
View article: Spatio-temporal dynamics of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen: Evidenced from 2000 to 2020 in a mixed ecosystem
Spatio-temporal dynamics of soil organic carbon and total nitrogen: Evidenced from 2000 to 2020 in a mixed ecosystem Open
The southwestern part of Bangladesh is a highly disaster-prone area with a mixed ecosystem, which is directly affected by climate change and undergoing remarkable changes in agricultural activities that are exacerbating the dynamics of soi…
View article: Spatial Variability and Geostatistical Analysis of Soil Properties in the Diversified Cropping Regions of Bangladesh Using Geographic Information System Techniques
Spatial Variability and Geostatistical Analysis of Soil Properties in the Diversified Cropping Regions of Bangladesh Using Geographic Information System Techniques Open
Mapping of soil properties is an important operation as it plays an important role in the knowledge about soil properties and how it can be used sustainably. The study was carried out in a local government area in Bangladesh in order to ma…
View article: A three decade assessment of forest cover changes in Nijhum dwip national park using remote sensing and GIS
A three decade assessment of forest cover changes in Nijhum dwip national park using remote sensing and GIS Open
Forest cover loss has a crucial impact on global climate change. The Nijhum Dwip National Park (NDNP), a deltaic part of the Sundarbans mangrove forest, has changed significantly over the decades. The goal of this study was to detect the d…
View article: Vertical distribution of soil properties and organic carbon under different land use systems in saline soils of Bangladesh
Vertical distribution of soil properties and organic carbon under different land use systems in saline soils of Bangladesh Open
FIGURES 15–16. Pyemotes tritici (LaGreze-Fossat & Montagne, 1851) (adult male). 15, leg I; 16, leg II.
View article: Carbon Sequestration in Soil Aggregates under Different Cropping Patterns of Bangladesh
Carbon Sequestration in Soil Aggregates under Different Cropping Patterns of Bangladesh Open
Land use change and cropping patterns are important factors for controlling carbon sequestration in soils and they may also change the relative importance of different mechanisms of soil organic matter stabilization. The study was conducte…
View article: Spatial variability and geostatistical analysis of selected soil
Spatial variability and geostatistical analysis of selected soil Open
A study was conducted to explore the spatial variability of major soil nutrients of Agricultural fields in South-western region of Bangladesh. From the study area, 40 surface soil samples were collected by a random sampling strategy using …
View article: Macro nutrient status of Sundarbans forest soils in Southern region of Bangladesh
Macro nutrient status of Sundarbans forest soils in Southern region of Bangladesh Open
An attempt has been made to evaluate the condition of soil of the Sundarban mangrove forest of Bangladesh by applying standard method. Soil pH was varied from 6.63 to 7.87. Organic carbon of soil was found 4.06, 4.79, 5.59, 9.38 and 9.80 (…
View article: Assessment of Total Carbon Stock in Swietenia macrophylla Woodlot at Jhenaidah District in Bangladesh
Assessment of Total Carbon Stock in Swietenia macrophylla Woodlot at Jhenaidah District in Bangladesh Open
View article: Effects of Coconut Oil Cakes on the Growth Performance of Gima Kalmi (Ipomoea aquatica)
Effects of Coconut Oil Cakes on the Growth Performance of Gima Kalmi (Ipomoea aquatica) Open
View article: Amelioration of Saline Soil by the Application of Gypsum, Calcium Chloride, Rice Husk and Cow Dung
Amelioration of Saline Soil by the Application of Gypsum, Calcium Chloride, Rice Husk and Cow Dung Open
A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of cow dung, rice husks, calcium chloride and gypsum on soil reclamation and compare the effect of organic and inorganic amendments on soil reclamation during the period of 5th March…
View article: Effect of Coconut Peat on the Growth and Yield Response of <i>Ipomoea aquatica</i>
Effect of Coconut Peat on the Growth and Yield Response of <i>Ipomoea aquatica</i> Open
A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of coconut peat on growth and yield response of Ipomoea aquatica for Pirojpur soil series during the period of 24th May to 25th June, 2017. The experiment was laid to fit a completel…
View article: Soil Chemical Analysis of Kazi and Kazi Organic Tea Garden and Compared to Ordinary Tea Gardens of Bangladesh
Soil Chemical Analysis of Kazi and Kazi Organic Tea Garden and Compared to Ordinary Tea Gardens of Bangladesh Open
Tea is grown in Bangladesh under marginal climatic and soil conditions. Its production is greatly influenced by many physical, chemical, biological and natural factors. The increasing land use intensity without adequate and balanced use of…
View article: Soil Organic Fractions in Cultivated and Uncultivated Soils of Costal Area in Bangladesh
Soil Organic Fractions in Cultivated and Uncultivated Soils of Costal Area in Bangladesh Open
Assessment of soil organic matter fractions can be instrumental in understanding the causes of limited nitrogen supply, and thus soil fertility restoration. A study was conducted in cultivated and uncultivated saline soil, in order to assa…
View article: Soil Clay Mineralogical Phase Analysis of Ganges Floodplain Soils by XRD and XRF
Soil Clay Mineralogical Phase Analysis of Ganges Floodplain Soils by XRD and XRF Open
Soil minerals study is vital in terms of investigating the major soil forming compounds and to find out the fate of minor and trace elements in soils. It is also essential for the soil-plant interaction purpose. To identify soil mineral ph…
View article: Influence of Field Deep Fertilisers on Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium and Sulfur Uptake and Yield Performance of Green Super Rice
Influence of Field Deep Fertilisers on Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium and Sulfur Uptake and Yield Performance of Green Super Rice Open
View article: Short-term Influence of Organic Matter and Saline Water on Inorganic Soil Phosphorus Transformation in Barisal and Dumuria Soil Series of Bangladesh
Short-term Influence of Organic Matter and Saline Water on Inorganic Soil Phosphorus Transformation in Barisal and Dumuria Soil Series of Bangladesh Open
A laboratory incubation experiment was carried out to investigate the influence of soil salinity and organic matter on inorganic phosphorus transformation with times in two different soil series such as Barisal and Dumuria located in Gange…
View article: Short Term Influence of Salinity on Uptake of Phosphorus by Ipomoea aquatica
Short Term Influence of Salinity on Uptake of Phosphorus by Ipomoea aquatica Open
View article: Effects of Vermicompost and Chemical Fertiliser on the Growth of Yield and Nutrient Content of Ipomoea aquatica and Basella alba
Effects of Vermicompost and Chemical Fertiliser on the Growth of Yield and Nutrient Content of Ipomoea aquatica and Basella alba Open