Is ecology, as a science, doing enough to address big environmental problems? Here, a review of the top 40 ecology journals suggests not.
Is ecology, as a science, doing enough to address big environmental problems? Here, a review of the top 40 ecology journals suggests not.
Soil contamination by potentially toxic elements (PTEs) has led to adverse environmental impacts.
Soil and water salinity and associated problems are a major challenge for global food production.
Mercury contamination in soil, water and air is associated with potential toxicity to humans and ecosystems.
Elucidating relationships between the soil food web, soil processes, and agroecosystem function is a critical step toward a more sustainable agriculture.
More meaningful and useful soil health tests are needed to enable better on-farm soil management.
Over US$60 trillion is predicted to be spent on new infrastructure globally by 2040.
Historically, tillage has been essential for seedbed preparation and weed control, but it has also accelerated soil degradation through erosion and loss of soil organic matter (SOM).
As a response to the worldwide challenge raised by soil degradation, Conservation Agriculture (CA) was proposed to help restoring the three main soil functions, i.e.
