Biochar from crop residues mitigates N2O emissions and increases carbon content in tropical soils
Fernanda Palmeira Gabetto, Sarah Tenelli, Julia Barra Netto-Ferreira, Joaquim Martins Junior, Octávio Augusto Costa Almeida, Marcela Lamas Cosenza, Mathias Strauss, João Luis Nunes Carvalho Abstract The application of biochar may offer a cost-effective solution to decrease nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in agriculture soils while having the potential to enhance soil carbon (C) accumulation. Biochar can […]
Study evaluates how sustainable agricultural management practices in the Americas aid CO2 sequestration
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Sustainable management in the agricultural sector helps with CO2 sequestration
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Conceptualizing core aspects of circular economy in soil: A critical review and analysis
Chukwudi Nwaogu a, b, c, Budiman Minasny c, Damien J. Fieldc and Mauricio R. Cherubina aDepartment of Soil Science “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil; bDepartment of Environmental Management, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria;c Sydney Institute of Agriculture & School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University […]
Cover crops enhance soil health, crop yield and resilience of tropical agroecosystem
Victória Santos Souza a , Lucas Pecci Canisares a c , Bruna Emanuele Schiebelbein a , Darliane de Castro Santos b , Rafael Braghieri Menillo a , C. Roberto Pinheiro Junior a , Maurício Roberto Cherubin a d aDepartment of Soil Science, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture – University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP), Piracicaba, […]
Well-managed grass is a key strategy for carbon storage and stabilization in anthropized Amazon soils
S. Tenellia,b , A.F. Nascimentoc , F.P. Gabettoa,b , M.L. Pimentela,d , M. Strausse , R.O. Bordonala,f , C.E.P. Cerrib,f , M.R. Cherubinb,f , J.L.N. Carvalhoa,f a Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory, National Center for Research in Energy and Materials (LNBR/CNPEM), Rua Giuseppe Máximo Scolfaro 10000, Polo II de Alta Tecnologia, Campinas, SP, 13083-100, Brazil; b“Luiz […]
Regenerative Agriculture: The Path to Sustainable Production
Regenerative agriculture promotes sustainable farming systems by optimizing resources and enhancing agricultural productivity. Climate change poses critical challenges to food security and the environment, reducing agricultural productivity and increasing production risks. To overcome these challenges, regenerative agriculture emerges as an essential strategy to enhance soil health and boost crop productivity. Moreover, it promotes the […]
Soil Health and Ecosystem Services in Mangrove Forests: A Global Overview
Fellipe A. O. Mello, Tiago O. Ferreira, Angelo F. Bernardino, Hermano M. Queiroz, Danilo C. Mello, Rafael B. Menillo e Maurício R. Cherubin Abstract This study analyzed the role of soil health (SH) and ecosystem services (ESs) in global mangrove research articles from 1958 to 2024. The SH approach is vital for evaluating mangroves’ ability […]
Carbon farming initiative: a national-scale public-private partnership to promote regenerative agriculture in Brazil
Maurício Roberto Cherubin1,2, Carlos Roberto Pinheiro Junior1, Lucas Aquino Alves3, Cimélio Bayer3, Carlos Eduardo P. Cerri1,2, Luís Gustavo Barioni4, Alberto Peper5 e Adriano A. Anselmi5 1Department of Soil Science, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture (ESALQ)/University of São Paulo (USP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil, 2Center for Carbon Research in Tropical Agriculture (CCARBON), USP, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil, […]
Mapping soil health research in the Brazilian Semiarid region: a bibliometric approach
Antonio Yan Viana Lima, Maurício Roberto Cherubin, Lucas Tadeu Greschuk, Gabriel de Almeida Mori Muniz, Douglas Monteiro Cavalcante and Arthur Prudêncio de Araujo Pereira Highlights The analysis revealed a significant increase in scientific output on SH in the Semiarid since 2020. Embrapa research centers were the main contributors to this progress. Revista Caatinga is the […]
