Three-decades assessment of land use changes and soil carbon stocks in southeastern Brazil
Chukwudi Nwaogu, Modupeola A O Chukwudi, Glory O Enaruvbe, Bridget E Diagi and Mauricio Roberto Cherubin Abstract This work aimed at appraising the changes and responses of soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks to the dynamics in agriculture and other land use between 2001–2030 in São Paulo State, Brazil. This is the first time a study […]
Soil carbon storage in Brazilian drylands: A review
Lucas T. Greschuk a , João M. Villela a , Stoécio Malta Ferreira Maia b , Carlos Roberto Pinheiro Junior a , Rafael G. Tonucci c h , Diana Signor d , Leidivan A. Frazão e , Antonio Yan Viana Lima a , Lucas P. Canisares a , Hermano Melo Queiroz f , Carlos E.P. […]
Biodiversity, Climate Change, and Sustainable Agriculture: Challenges and Solutions
Biodiversity is essential to address climate change, and sustainable agriculture can be part of the solution to this challenge Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth in all its forms, from microorganisms to entire ecosystems. This diversity is the foundation of life on our planet and plays a crucial role in maintaining climate balance. […]
Incorporating Biochar Into Biogeochemical Models: Achievements and Challenges
Amanda Ronix, Eduardo Carvalho da Silva Neto, Carlos Eduardo Pellegrino Cerri, Agnieszka Ewa Latawiec, João Luís Nunes Carvalho Abstract In the last two decades, several studies have utilized biogeochemical models to evaluate the impact of different edaphoclimatic conditions on soil carbon storage and the dynamics of soil organic carbon. At the same time, biochar, a […]
Monitoring the structure of restored forests and assessing aboveground carbon density through canopy metrics derived from digital aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR
Giulio B. Santoro, Paulo G. Molin, José M. S. M. Viveiros, Giovanna de Andrade Ferreira, Vinicius M. Costa, Leo E. Haneda, Melodie K. S. D. Sinegalia, Laury Cullen Jr, Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Carlos A. Silva, Danilo R. A. de Almeida Abstract Monitoring forest dynamics is crucial to understanding forest succession drivers and ensuring successful […]
Biochar: A Sustainable Potential for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in Agriculture and Livestock
Biochar is a promising resource for agriculture and livestock, reducing emissions, improving soils, and increasing production efficiency Have you ever heard of biochar? Did you know that this product can be a highly effective alternative for carbon sequestration in agriculture and livestock? In fact, beyond being a scientifically recognized carbon removal option, biochar is also […]
Forest restoration improves habitat and water quality in tropical streams: A multiscale landscape assessment
Paula C. dos Reis Oliveira a , Gabriel Arantes Ferreira Gualda a , Gustavo Fiedler Rossi a , António Fernando Monteiro Camargo b , Solange Filoso c , Pedro Henrique Brancalion a d e , Silvio Frosini de Barros Ferraz a aDepartment of Forest Science, College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo (ESALQ), Av. Padua […]
Integrated Systems in Agriculture: productivity and sustainability
Technologies and practices that combine productive efficiency and environmental care for a more sustainable future in agriculture. Did you know that integrated systems can increase soil carbon stock, preserve production areas while optimizing productivity? The conversion of forests into intensive agricultural areas, with the use of fires and improper management, has intensified environmental impacts. These […]
Inoculation with Bradyrhizobium elkanii Reduces Nitrogen Fertilization Requirements for Pseudalbizzia niopoides, a Multipurpose Neotropical Legume Tree
Rafael Barroca Silva 1,2,* , Cristiane de Pieri 3, Leonardo José Silva da Costa 1 , Mellina Nicácio da Luz 1, Antonio Ganga 2 , Gian Franco Capra 2 , José Raimundo de Souza Passos 4 , Magali Ribeiro da Silva 1 and Iraê Amaral Guerrini 1,5 1Department of Forest, Soil and Environmental Sciences, College […]
Technosols: Importance and Potential in the Recovery of Degraded Areas in Brazil
A low-cost technology that helps restore degraded areas, sequester carbon, and optimize waste management Do you know what Technosols are? What are they made of? And how can they contribute to area restoration, carbon sequestration, and waste management? According to Tiago Osório, a researcher at CCARBON/USP, Technosols represent a recent class of soils. They were […]
