La población mundial actual es de unos siete mil millones y superará los nueve mil millones en 2050. Se espera que esto conduzca a un aumento de la demanda de alimentos. El área total de la superficie terrestre incluye tierras marginales o no aptas para el cultivo, tales como desiertos, montañas escarpadas, pantanos, al igual que zonas...
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June 28, 2016 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: December 5, 2022
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October 7, 2016 (v1)Publication
Soil C sequestration through changes in land use and management is one of the sustainable and long-term strategies to mitigate climate change. This research explores and quantifies the role of soil and land use as determinants of the ability of soils to store C along Mediterranean systems. Detailed studies of soil organic C (SOC) dynamics are...
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August 27, 2019 (v1)Publication
Sewage sludge improves agricultural soil and plant growth, but there are hazards associated with its use, including high metal(loid) contents. An experimental study was conducted under greenhouse conditions to examine the effects of sewage sludge on growth of the invasive tree Prosopis glandulosa, as well as to determine its phytoremediation...
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July 24, 2019 (v1)Publication
The dramatic growth of the world's population is increasing the pressure on natural resources, particularly on soil systems. At the same time, inappropriate agricultural practices are causing widespread soil degradation. Improved management of soil resources and identification of the potential agricultural capability of soils is therefore...
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