ProcessesProne to erosionBiomassOrganic matterEcosystemsDepositionClimateWaterAcidicMicrobialDegradationUrbanBiodiversityTextureVegetation coverMethodsPhysicochemicalCoastalNutrientsPredictiveGradualAssessmentNutrientLaboratoryConcentrationsEcosystemParametersChallengesBiologicalBiofuel productionPropertiesControlIncrease soilReduceMain objective of this studyNaturalStudyForestNaturallyLiving organismsPracticesAssetsTechnologicalDustFarmersEscherichiaEmbankmentsAreasPreventBareAestheticPlantsConcreteRecreational opportunitiesProductiveCrop productionProcessLossCharacteristics
Processes8
- The risks of sugarcane management on soil microbes and their relationships with soil physicochemical factors and biogeochemical processes have not been described from an integrated perspective for different agronomic practices. (intechopen.com)
- We compile the benefits and risks of nutrient management and soil amendments as well as of crop residue and harvest management in sugarcane soils on belowground microbial life and biogeochemical processes mediated by soil microbial communities, and we demonstrate that the massive planting of the crop brings environmental risks that include a potential impact on tropical soil ecosystem sustainability. (intechopen.com)
- They influence soil chemical, biological, and physical processes and vice versa, their abundance and diversity are influenced by natural characteristics or land management practices. (mdpi.com)
- 2016). In other words, landforms are important landscape elements that are associated with specific natural physical processes. (biodiversity.no)
- Examples of such processes include frost processes, chemical dissolution of calcium carbonate (limestone and marble), erosion and flowing water. (biodiversity.no)
- 2008 ). Biomass accumulates in soils beneath vegetation patches, subsequently modifying its biogeochemical processes (Kelly et al. (researchsquare.com)
- As long as there are enough space and buffer zones, erosion processes do not significantly threat people or assets. (europa.eu)
- The study of the initiation and of the dynamics of debris flows, along with the characterization of the associated erosion/deposition processes, is of paramount importance for hazard assessment, land-use planning and design of mitigation measures, including early warning systems. (copernicus.org)
Prone to erosion2
- Loose cliffs are more prone to erosion and landslide than rocky cliffs, which are more characterised by rock or block fall. (europa.eu)
- but the degree of CP implementation was greater in the two townships with land more prone to erosion. (jswconline.org)
Biomass2
- In this study earthworm density (ED), body biomass (EB), and diversity in relation to land use (arable land-AL, permanent grasslands-PG), management, and selected abiotic (soil chemical, physical, climate related) and biotic (arthropod density and biomass, ground beetle density, carabid density) indicators were analysed at seven different study sites in Slovakia. (mdpi.com)
- The woody biomass of trees accumulates only a small fraction of most nutrients taken up from soil (Switzer and Nelson 1972 ). (springer.com)
Organic matter7
- This study assessed the effect of various application rates and types of exogenous (recycled) organic materials (EOMs) containing different organic matter and nitrogen contents vs. mineral nitrogen on the yield of maize by means of linear regressions (trends), spatial kriging-interpolated maps, and Bland-Altman statistics. (nature.com)
- The loss of SOM from the topsoil of 20 cm due to soil disturbance and inadequate return of organic matter within a 30-50-year time period has been assessed as high as 50% 10 . (nature.com)
- Here, we provide a platform for multi-analytical interactions between ecologists analyzing the soil microbes at multiple ecological levels and geoscientists measuring the release of greenhouse gases and the physicochemical soil factors including labile fractions from soil organic matter in tropical sugarcane management systems. (intechopen.com)
- We assessed the shifts in soil nutrients, soil organic matter (SOM), and soil properties related to texture along an elevation gradient and two transects (Val-CH, Pan-Nav) in Sierra de Guadarrama, central Spain, between bare soil and vegetation-covered patches. (researchsquare.com)
- Mineralization of soil organic matter is the major immediate source of N, S, and boron (B) and, in some soils, is also the major source of phosphorus (P). The soil's cation exchange capacity and the weathering of primary and secondary soil minerals are the most important sources for calcium (Ca), potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and many trace elements such as iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn). (springer.com)
- Overall, soil proved to be the major reservoir of nutrients for plant uptake and for the decomposition system that mineralizes and transformes organic matter, ensuring continued supplies of bioavailable nutrients. (springer.com)
- A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of biocyclic humus soil, a newly found apparently carbon stabilized form of organic matter with significantly different characteristics from common composts or other forms of organic matter (humus), on yield and quality of processing tomato. (researchgate.net)
Ecosystems6
- The technical resources and references NRCS provides uses science-based technology to aid conservation planning and benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals for productive lands and healthy ecosystems. (usda.gov)
- Ecosystems have long been recognized for their roles in naturally generating harvestable provisions, whether honey, timber, soils, or others. (visionlearning.com)
- This paper was a call to evaluate the benefits of natural ecosystem functioning to human welfare and argued that ecosystems had been mostly valued for their provision of harvestable materials, such as trees and rocks, and not for other services (Westman, 1977). (visionlearning.com)
- The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) focuses on "making nature's values visible" to decision-makers. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
- The aim of the initiative is to demonstrate the values of ecosystems and biodiversity in economic terms but also to lay bare the costs of political inaction. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
- What might sounds like a cold and utilitarian approach is actually an invaluable concept that could spur us into appreciating, valuing and protecting plants and the ecosystems they are part of. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
Deposition2
- However, a significant gap remains in predicting SSC dynamics, which are influenced by catchment and climate factors that control sediment erosion, transport and deposition. (iwaponline.com)
- Synthetic graphite is a material consisting of graphitic carbon which has been obtained by graphitizing of non-graphitic carbon, by CVD (chemical vapor deposition) from hydrocarbons at temperatures above 2500 K, by decomposition of thermally unstable carbides or by crystallizing from metal melts supersaturated with carbon. (wikipedia.org)
Climate3
- Wang, T. (2016) Vegetation NDVI Change and Its Relationship with Climate Change and Human Activities in Yulin, Shaanxi Province of China. (scirp.org)
- Climate change aggravates coastal erosion even more: sea level rise, increased frequency and intensity of storminess, changes in prevalent wind directions and higher waves put Europe's coast under additional pressure. (europa.eu)
- While reading the webpage for the project, i was struck by this sentence: "Flowering plants provide a host of ecosystem services in cities, such as climate regulation, the source of nectar and pollen for insects, and the purification of air, water, and soil. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
Water15
- They were attributed in part to the different EOM application rates and soil water contents. (nature.com)
- In most cases, the characteristics of the cement paste of the matrix is improved with the addition of materials like coal-based fly ash, or silica fume, or similar supplementary cementitious materials, besides water reducing agent (WRA) to improve the bonding with MSFs. (nbmcw.com)
- 3 State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau, Institute of Water and Soil Conservation, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources, Yangling, China . (scirp.org)
- Post-adoption behaviour of farmers towards soil and water conservation technologies of watershed management in India. (ac.ir)
- International Soil and Water Conservation Research , 3(3): 161-169. (ac.ir)
- About 55 percent of Ohio's agricultural soils need drainage improvement to minimize soil erosion, excess soil-water conditions in the plant root zone, and unfavorable field conditions for farm equipment in the spring and fall. (osu.edu)
- shoreline location, land and water uses, and erosion and flood risk need to be considered. (vims.edu)
- Our natural resource conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damage caused by floods and other natural disasters. (usda.gov)
- They contain technical information about the conservation of soil, water, air, and related plant and animal resources. (usda.gov)
- Ecosystem services transform natural assets (soil, plants and animals, air and water) into things that we value . (visionlearning.com)
- The Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest (MBSNF) contains immeasurable value, providing clean water and air for downstream communities, sequestering carbon and serving as important habitat for Cascadia's unique biodiversity. (conservationnw.org)
- Conservation practices (CP) for erosion prevention include contour buffers, terraces, grassed waterways, water and sediment control basins, and ponds. (jswconline.org)
- Conservation practices developed for use on farm fields for erosion control include no-till and other conservation tillage methods, terraces, water and sediment control structures (WASCOB), grassed waterways, contour farming, and cover crops ( USDA NRCS 2012 ). (jswconline.org)
- They help filter water and cool the air, they create buffers against natural disasters, prevent soil erosion, provide shelter for animals. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
- When polluted water is water and several foodborne disease outbreaks involving used for irrigation, fruits and vegetables may absorb pathogens like Shigella , norovirus and Escherichia coli contaminants introduced into the soil (5,6) . (who.int)
Acidic2
- Significant differences in soil chemical properties were found between transects, with more acidic soils, higher nutrients, and SOM in the herb-dominated (Val-CH) than in the cushion-dominated one. (researchsquare.com)
- Acid corrosion is the gradual destruction, or the wearing away, of materials by acidic compounds. (hindawi.com)
Microbial1
- Preliminary assessments indicate that the combustion process may have been initiated by heat released either by the presence of organic soils and microbial degradation, the oxidation of exposed steel wires, or microbes consuming liquid petroleum products that could have been spilled on the tire shreds during construction. (dot.gov)
Degradation1
- Therefore, the decline in SOM is considered as an environmental threat and a soil degradation component, as specified in the Communication from the European Commission "Thematic Strategy for Soil Protection" 14 . (nature.com)
Urban5
- To understand the effect and mechanism of urban heat island (UHI) and the acid corrosion of concrete on the strength of concrete in superficial soil layers from Nanjing area, both laboratory and field tests of accelerated corrosion of concrete were carried out and analyzed. (hindawi.com)
- The K -value of specimens with same acid concentration observed at urban area was higher than that of specimens at rural area. (hindawi.com)
- Variation in temperature affects the engineering properties of soil in urban area, and consequently, the strength and stability of various engineered structures differ [ 14 ]. (hindawi.com)
- The main objective of this study is to evaluate the acid corrosion process of concrete in the superficial soil layers of urban area, which have higher ground temperature owing to the urban heat island effect. (hindawi.com)
- Artist and landscape planner Alexandra Toland worked with experts in environmental microbiology, urban soils, and of course urban ecosystem services to explore the ability of flowers to help filter atmospheric particulate matter (PM.) These 'dusts' can come from natural sources such as pollen but also from industrial and vehicular emissions and tire abrasion. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
Biodiversity1
- Sustaining biodiversity also aids humanity by preserving landscapes of recreational or inspirational value. (carleton.edu)
Texture3
- So far several innovative developments relating fibres inclusions to cement concrete matrix have been carried out that includes fibre material, texture, shape, length, diameter etc. (nbmcw.com)
- Optimization of physical and hydraulic parameters affecting erosion including soil texture and components of the Van Genuchten equation was performed using response surface methodology (RSM), random forest (RF), support vector machine (SVM) and artificial neural network (ANN). (ac.ir)
- Based on soil texture results from the field investigation and electrical conductivity 18 samples were selected and analysed for particle size distribution according to DIN ISO 11277 (2002). (rupestre.net)
Vegetation cover1
- Result showed: 1) NDVI value was small and vegetation cover was low, but NDVI had a linear growth rate of 0.0096/annum from 2000 to 2015 in Yulin area. (scirp.org)
Methods1
- finally, some attributes related to the geochemical characterization of the material are invisible but can be recorded through analytical methods. (digitalhumanities.org)
Physicochemical1
- The plant-soil relationship is regarded as an essential driver of an ecosystem's dynamics seeing that the growing vegetation drives the environmental variation and, concurrently, shapes the complex spatial and temporal heterogeneity of the soil physicochemical properties (Bagstad et al. (researchsquare.com)
Coastal2
- Cliff erosion in coastal areas usually regards the erosion of the cliff foot, caused by wave and storm surges action, resulting in a gradual retreat of the coastline. (europa.eu)
- The challenges arise when coastal zones are highly urbanised and urbanisation draws nearer to cliffs and shorelines, making the buildings and residents more exposed to possible damages from erosion. (europa.eu)
Nutrients2
- Although reduction of soil loss was the initial objective of conservation programs, additional CP have been developed to reduce losses of pesticides and nutrients. (jswconline.org)
- Most of the farmers do not pay attention to the supply of micro nutrients which are already deficient in the soil. (bvsalud.org)
Predictive2
- Predictive soil parent material mapping at a regional-scale: a random forest approach. (ac.ir)
- In general, our study suggests environmental heterogeneity to be of rather low predictive value for species richness patterns regionally. (researchgate.net)
Gradual2
- The form of a stone object is the result of a long chain of interactions with distinct bodies but the intangible life story of any artefact is partially registered in its original material properties and gradual physical alteration. (digitalhumanities.org)
- Bare soil areas without vegetation, trees that have fallen, banks that have slumped, and gradual shoreline retreat are all signs of erosion. (vims.edu)
Assessment4
- Assessment of erosion hotspots in a watershed: Integrating the WEPP model and GIS in a case study in the Peruvian Andes. (ac.ir)
- multiple iterative reviews and feedback cycles through the course of material development with input to the authoring team from both project editors and an external assessment team. (carleton.edu)
- real in-class testing of materials in at least 3 institutions with external review of student assessment data. (carleton.edu)
- multiple reviews to ensure the materials meet the InTeGrate materials rubric which codifies best practices in curricular development, student assessment and pedagogic techniques. (carleton.edu)
Nutrient1
- Thus, the canopy of certain species may exert ameliorative influences on its neighbors, favoring their growth (i.e., cooling temperatures, lower the evaporative stress, increase soil moisture, high nutrient availability), to the extent it outweighs the negative, competitive impact of growing in close associations (Cavieres et al. (researchsquare.com)
Laboratory1
- The description and sampling in the field was completed by laboratory analysis of the soil samples. (rupestre.net)
Concentrations1
Ecosystem2
- In mid-century, G.E. Hutchinson, while always one to praise aesthetic values, commented disparagingly about the quantitative science of element cycling, specifically that ecosystem carbon (C) data were "wretchedly inadequate" (Hutchinson 1954). (springer.com)
- Ascribing monetary value to ecosystem services positions them more effectively in the cost-benefit evaluations that guide decision-making about land use. (visionlearning.com)
Parameters1
- PDF) Effect of Biocyclic Humus Soil on Yield and Quality Parameters of Processing Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. (researchgate.net)
Challenges2
- Madichie, Okechukwu A. 2016-12-05 00:00:00 PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to highlight the challenges of property development and management in northern Nigeria drawing upon the experiences of Bauchi, Gombe and Kaduna states.Design/methodology/approachBased on a longitudinal evaluation of these trends and challenges, this study draws upon a literature review and practitioner insights on property investment efforts in northern Nigeria. (deepdyve.com)
- I got a chance to talk to Alexandra Regan Toland while she was busy preparing her show in Linz, editing a book about the challenges and creative possibilities of soil protection in the age of the Anthropocene, and tending to her many duties as a beekeeper, vermicomposter, forager, forester, and mother. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
Biological1
- It was reported that about 42 to 78 Gt of carbon were lost globally 7 due to tillage and narrow crop rotation without legumes and cover crops and enhanced biological decay and soil erosion 8 , 9 . (nature.com)
Biofuel production1
- We emphasize that soil management and harvest management are critical for supporting the sustainable development of biofuel production in tropical areas. (intechopen.com)
Properties8
- Macro synthetic polymeric fibres have the potential to enhance the post cracking properties of hardened cement-based materials, besides bringing improvements in other properties such as durability. (nbmcw.com)
- The selection of particular raw materials supply sources is mostly determined by an empirical observation of rock's chemical and mechanical properties. (digitalhumanities.org)
- The Nature and Properties of Soils, Revised 14th edition. (ac.ir)
- Link the well-documented information on plant community assembly to the changes in soil properties, a relationship rarely studied in the less studied mountains of Central Spain. (researchsquare.com)
- Our results confirmed improved soil properties under vegetation-covered patches compared to bare soils, always irrespective of elevation. (researchsquare.com)
- Soil properties and RIIs showed no relationship with the dominant life-form. (researchsquare.com)
- Thanks to its properties, PBAT finds applications mostly as food packaging material and compostable plastic bags and, as a result of the presence of the aliphatic chains, renders the material compostable. (frontiersin.org)
- Because of these properties, asbestos has been mined for use in a wide range of manufactured products, mostly in building materials, friction products, and heat-resistant fabrics. (cdc.gov)
Control4
- Evaluation of soil erosion control factors is important regarding the application of management practices. (ac.ir)
- See how the energy on your shoreline changes your erosion control options in this Green-to-Gray display. (vims.edu)
- CCRM created an easy-to-use Shoreline Decision Support Tool to help choose the most effective erosion control practice for your shoreline. (vims.edu)
- Among the reasons hindering the development of its production, it should be noted that the lack of effective use of land for the cultivation of raw materials, low investment attraction, accounting and quality control, the attraction of scientific developments, etc. (useful.academy)
Increase soil1
Reduce1
Main objective of this study1
Natural3
- Erosion is a natural process occurring along most Chesapeake Bay shorelines. (vims.edu)
- If the erosion rate is very slow and the risk to property and improvements is low, even if the erosion continues, then consider leaving the shoreline in a natural condition. (vims.edu)
- Embankments containing tire shreds or chips are constructed by completely surrounding the shreds or chips with a geotextile fabric and placing at least 0.9 m (3 ft) of natural soil between the top of the scrap tires and the roadway. (dot.gov)
Study1
- At the study location an intense survey of topographic units and potential interesting soil profiles was performed. (rupestre.net)
Forest1
- The Nooksack Integrated Conservation and Enhancement project (NICE) sought to apply a holistic landscape restoration approach to comprehensively improve watershed and forest conditions for the long term, consistent with the Forest's March 4, 2016 restoration direction. (conservationnw.org)
Naturally1
- Forests and tidal wetlands along shorelines naturally provide erosion protection, a benefit that is costly to replace once removed. (vims.edu)
Living organisms1
- The energy that flows and matter that cycles produce chemical and physical changes in Earth's materials and living organisms. (carleton.edu)
Practices2
- Knowledge on spatial distribution of crop yield in relation to fixed soil fertilisation with exogenous organic materials is essential for improving precise crop and soil management practices within a field. (nature.com)
- Also, the soil erosion rate before and after management practices was defined as the first response (R 1 ) and the second response (R 2 ), respectively. (ac.ir)
Assets1
- When multiple assets are purchased or inherited in one transaction, the new owner must allocate the purchase price or estate value among the assets to establish the basis in each of the assets. (osu.edu)
Technological1
- Bioenergy in Ukraine has a wide range of raw materials, as well as a technological and industrial base for the development of industry for the production of biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas, and heat. (useful.academy)
Dust1
- However, soil mineralogy atlases used for mineral-speciated dust modelling are highly uncertain as they are derived extrapolating mineralogical analyses of soil samples that are particularly scarce in dust-source regions. (copernicus.org)
Farmers2
- In the case of missing values or inconsistencies, farmers are re-contacted. (worldbank.org)
- NRCS delivers science-based soil information to help farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other land managers effectively manage, conserve, and appraise their most valuable investment - the soil. (usda.gov)
Escherichia1
- In the two sampling points high values of Escherichia coli were found. (scirp.org)
Embankments2
Areas1
- Land areas treated with CP tended to be greater in the HUC12 subwatersheds where estimated erosion was greater. (jswconline.org)
Prevent3
- Rock bolting/pinning: this technique involves securing unstable rocks to increase cohesion and stability and prevent slippage, using metallic bolts, tie-rods, steel soil nails driven horizontally into the cliff. (europa.eu)
- ripraps (strip of stones and concrete) are placed at the foot of the cliff to prevent marine erosion. (europa.eu)
- On very mobile slopes, fast growing and deep rooted species are preferred as they grasp the soil and prevent movement. (europa.eu)
Bare1
- This spatial distribution may consist of isolated or randomly distributed patches or gaps, with spots of bare soil found within the grass matrix (Bordeu et al. (researchsquare.com)
Aesthetic1
- trees for much more than aesthetic value. (blogspot.com)
Plants2
- In conclusion, the tomato plants grown in biocyclic humus soil had 45% more yield than in conventional plots, and this big difference is probably related to the fact that the humus soil as a substrate provides an optimum environment for plant growth. (researchgate.net)
- Some are obvious: plants provide us with food, remedies and raw materials. (we-make-money-not-art.com)
Concrete2
- The concrete materials in the superficial soil layers are exposed to these acid environments whilst the temperature change will accelerate the acid corrosion of concrete construction [ 25 - 29 ]. (hindawi.com)
- However, limited studies have paid attention to the effects of ''heat island'' on the acid corrosion of concrete construction in superficial soil layers [ 13 , 14 , 34 ]. (hindawi.com)
Recreational opportunities1
- We also recognize the value of tribal and public access for cultural and recreational opportunities. (conservationnw.org)
Productive2
- The linear regressions between the EOM application rates and the maize yield were in general ascending in the Braszowice soil and descending in the more productive Pusté Jakartice soil. (nature.com)
- Farm drainage tile that has a zero or salvage value for tax depreciation may be efficient and productive on the farm if having been properly installed and well maintained. (osu.edu)
Crop production1
- Because much of the state is characterized by fertile, flat soils and adequate rainfall, crop production occurs on 45 percent of Ohio's land area. (osu.edu)
Process1
- This material was developed and reviewed through the InTeGrate curricular materials development process. (carleton.edu)
Loss1
- With the notable exception of patients without diabetes , peripheral vascular disease (PVD), or other metabolic conditions, these infections typically follow a traumatic event or tissue loss with contamination by foreign materials, colonization by bacteria, or both. (medscape.com)