Explanations for the occurrence of deep-rooted plants in arid and semi-arid ecosystems have traditionally emphasized the uptake of relatively deep soil water. However, recent hydrologic data from arid ...

In a new study published in New Phytologist on Nov. 23, Prof. Zeng Fanjiang's team from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has identified the key ...

Studying soil carbon dynamics in a semidesert agroecosystem like the Texas High Plains might seem an unexpected place for a scientist who grew up in a city in tropical Brazil. Carolina Brandani, Ph.D.

Biocrusts play a crucial role in maintaining soil health and ecosystem sustainability, but they are currently under assault. Human activities including agriculture, urbanization, and off-road vehicle ...

Strategies deployed for the restoration of degraded land have had promising results in Brazil’s semi-arid region, improving the microbial properties of the soil and contributing to a return of native ...

As climate change continues to bite, more farmers are realising they need to adopt certain measures if they are to continue enjoying yields from their farms. Farmers in semi-arid and arid areas are ...

India has diverse soils shaped by climate, rocks, and geography, each supporting different crops. The five main soils are Alluvial, Black, Red & Yellow, Laterite, and Arid (Desert) soil, while Forest, ...