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Interdisciplinary Research on Soil Sustainable Management in Different Agroecosystems: Management of Agriculture–Ecology–Land-Management-Planning Interactions

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Soil Conservation and Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2025 | Viewed by 2976

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jonas Volungevičius

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Department of Soil and Crop Management, Lithuanian Research Center for Agriculture and Forestry, Instituto al. 1, LT-58344 Akademija, Kėdainiai Distr., Lithuania
Interests: soil cover genesis and structure of natural and agroecosystems; research on soil formation and soil geography; soil profile diagnostics and classification; soil profile morphology and its anthropogenic transformation; development of ecological compensation functions of natural framework in agro-ecosystems; and physical and chemical properties of soil profiles
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Dr. Kristina Amalevičiūtė-Volungė

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Chemical Research Laboratory, Lithuanian Research Center for Agriculture and Forestry, Instituto al. 1, LT-58344 Akademija, Kėdainiai Distr., Lithuania
Interests: application of modern analytical and bioanalytical methods to investigate the variation in organic matter and its chemical properties; humus fractional composition of the mineral and organic soils as influenced by different agricultural use; management practices, and climate conditions
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Soil organic matter (SOM) is one of the most important soil components; it ensures the optimal physical and chemical properties of the soil and its high agro-ecological potential. Soil organic matter is a source of soil organic carbon (SOC) and is one of the main factors determining soil productivity. Managing SOC quantity and quality, and, at the same time, soil productivity, is a complex process that requires the ability to coordinate the main soil functions: food and other biomass production; a habitat for biodiversity; an ecological environment; the accumulation, transformation, and transportation of organic and mineral substances; an environment for preserving the history of landscape development; a physical and cultural heritage asset; and a background for economic activity. At the same time, this requires the balancing of agricultural, environmental, social, and economic interests. The question of how to achieve this in order to ensure the sustainability of the environment and the functionality of the created agricultural landscape (agroecosystems) can only be answered through interdisciplinary research, which includes the assessment of the environmental impact of agriculture, environmental protection, land management, and territorial planning measures.

The aim of this Special Issue is to reveal how knowledge from different approaches and scientific fields can contribute to the formation of sustainable agroecosystems and the harmonisation of the interests of different social groups to create ecologically sustainable agriculture.

Suggest themes:

  • The effects of different agrosystems on the physical and chemical properties of soil;
  • The effect of tillage on SOM sustainability and SOC content;
  • The management of mineralisation and humification processes in mineral and organic soils;
  • The planning of ecological landuses by developing ecological compensation functions in the natural framework in different agroecosystems;
  • Applications of land management and spatial planning principles for the development of sustainable agroecosystems;
  • Mapping and modern methods for assessing SOC and soil health;
  • Research on the multifunctionality of bioproduction in agriculture and the development of circular chains.

Dr. Jonas Volungevičius
Dr. Kristina Amalevičiūtė-Volungė
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • tillage
  • agroecology
  • soil organic matter
  • agrosystem
  • agroecosystem
  • sustainable soil management
  • landscape
  • spatial planning
  • humification
  • mineralisation
  • natural framework
  • ecological uses
  • land management
  • circular chains of energy

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The Action of Environmental Factors on Carbon Dioxide Efflux per Growing Season and Non-Growing Season
by Mykola Kochiieru, Agnė Veršulienė, Virginijus Feiza, Dalia Feizienė, Kateryna Shatkovska and Irena Deveikytė
Sustainability 2024, 16(11), 4391; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114391 - 22 May 2024
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The intensity of carbon dioxide can vary depending on land management practices, temperature of the soil, and soil moisture. The soil CO2 efflux per non-growing season was 61% lower than per growing season. The CO2 efflux, averaged across data, tended to [...] Read more.
The intensity of carbon dioxide can vary depending on land management practices, temperature of the soil, and soil moisture. The soil CO2 efflux per non-growing season was 61% lower than per growing season. The CO2 efflux, averaged across data, tended to decrease in the following orders: grassland > forest > no-tillage > reduced tillage > conventional tillage (per non-growing season and measurement period) and grassland > forest > no-tillage > conventional tillage > reduced tillage (per growing season). Soil temperature averaged; in the natural land uses, it was 18% lower than in the anthropogenic land uses. Soil temperature averaged; in the non-growing season, it was 55% lower than under the growing season. The temperature (up to 25 °C) increased the soil CO2 efflux per measurement period. By increasing the temperature in the soil, the soil efflux decreased in natural land use under growing season, but in anthropogenic land use, it increased per measurement period. The volumetric water content averaged; in the non-growing season, it was 3% lower than under the growing season. The volumetric water content had a positive effect on CO2 efflux, but when the water content was higher than 15% in anthropogenic land use, and 20% in natural land use per growing season, the relationships were negative. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Interdisciplinary Research on Soil Sustainable Management in Different Agroecosystems: Management of Agriculture–Ecology–Land-Management-Planning Interactions)
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The Influence of Cropping Systems and Tillage Intensity on Soil CO2 Exchange Rate
by Agnė Buivydienė, Irena Deveikytė, Agnė Veršulienė and Virginijus Feiza
Sustainability 2024, 16(9), 3591; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16093591 - 25 Apr 2024
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In order to control the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, it is necessary to select the appropriate crop rotation and tillage intensity depending on the soil type and climatic conditions. However, their implementation in agricultural management methods has been insufficient until [...] Read more.
In order to control the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, it is necessary to select the appropriate crop rotation and tillage intensity depending on the soil type and climatic conditions. However, their implementation in agricultural management methods has been insufficient until now. The main objective of this study was to investigate the changes and dependences in soil net CO2 exchange rate (NCER) and main physico-chemical parameters under different tillage (conventional (CT) and no tillage (NT)) and crop rotation systems. Cropping systems significantly affected the amount of nutrients, but did not affect pH and organic carbon; otherwise, tillage vs. cropping systems had no significant effects on the soil chemical parameters analyzed. The data revealed that in NT treatments, the NCER was 28% higher than in CT. Different crop rotations also revealed a significant effect on NCER from the soil. Carbon dioxide fluxes increased in cropping systems where a higher share of catch crops were included. In NT systems, a comparatively higher soil moisture content was registered. In addition, the rotations with catch crops produced a higher (by 1–3%) soil moisture content. The temperature of the soil surface was not significantly affected by tillage or cropping systems; nevertheless, a trend towards higher soil surface temperatures in CT was determined, which might be affected by enhanced air circulation in the pores. Soil NCER increase correlated negatively with higher soil surface moisture content, while its relationship was positive with soil surface temperature increase. In general, soil surface temperature and moisture were the most significant factors in explaining the fluctuation in NCER from Cambisols in Lithuania under moderate climatic conditions. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Interdisciplinary Research on Soil Sustainable Management in Different Agroecosystems: Management of Agriculture–Ecology–Land-Management-Planning Interactions)
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Influence of the Long-Term Application of Management Practices (Tillage, Cover Crop and Glyphosate) on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil Physical Properties
by Modupe Olufemi Doyeni, Skaidre Suproniene, Agne Versuliene, Loreta Meskauskiene and Grazina Kadziene
Sustainability 2024, 16(7), 2859; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16072859 - 29 Mar 2024
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Soil treatments have a significant influence on the agricultural and environmental productivity of agricultural practices. Arable lands are one of the sources of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) that are influenced by the chemical and physical properties of the soil and are an essential [...] Read more.
Soil treatments have a significant influence on the agricultural and environmental productivity of agricultural practices. Arable lands are one of the sources of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) that are influenced by the chemical and physical properties of the soil and are an essential contributor to climate change. We aim to evaluate the long-term management of agricultural practices, such as different tillage systems, cover crops, and glyphosate, on GHG emissions and soil physical properties. The field trial involved three tillage systems (conventional tillage (CT), reduced tillage (RT), and no-tillage (NT)), along with variations in cover cropping (with and without cover crops) and glyphosate application (with and without glyphosate). These treatments were implemented during the cultivation of oilseed rape in 2022 as part of a cropping sequence consisting of five crops: winter wheat; winter oilseed rape; spring wheat; spring barley; and field pea. Greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O)) were directly measured using a closed static chamber system. Through the examination of these management techniques, the soil’s physical properties over the studied period were assessed for their impact on GHG fluxes. The findings of the study reveal that N2O emissions were relatively low during the first month of measurement, with significant differences (p < 0.05) observed in the interaction between cover crop and glyphosate treatments. Additionally, N2O emissions were notably elevated in the reduced (0.079 µg m−2 h−1) and conventional tillage (0.097 µg m−2 h−1) treatments at the second month of measurement. Regarding CH4, increased emissions were observed in the reduced tillage and cover crop treatments. CO2 emissions exhibited variability across all of the investigated treatments. Notably, GHG fluxes spiked at the second measurement, signifying the maximum uptake of nutrients by the main plants during the growth phase. Greenhouse gas emissions leveled off across all of the treatments following the harvest, marking the end of the cultivation period. The influence of the deployed techniques varied across the determined physical parameters of the soil. The incorporation of cover crops contributed to improved water content and, further, to electrical conductivity. Glyphosate use showed no direct impact on physical properties of the soil while the different tillage treatments had varying effects on the distribution of the physical properties of the soil with respect to the degree of disturbance or tillage-induced changes. Additionally, GHG emissions were strongly correlated with precipitation at one week and two weeks before sampling, except for CO2, which showed a weaker correlation at two weeks before GHG sampling. The findings indicate that reduced and conventional tillage methods might adversely affect greenhouse gas emissions and plant functionality, particularly concerning nutrient release and uptake, especially in temperate climate conditions. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Interdisciplinary Research on Soil Sustainable Management in Different Agroecosystems: Management of Agriculture–Ecology–Land-Management-Planning Interactions)
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Contribution of the Soil Macro- and Microstructure to Organic Matter Stabilisation in Natural and Post-Mining/Industrial Soils under Temperate Climatic Conditions
by Messias de Carvalho, Krystyna Ciarkowska and Leszek Wojnar
Sustainability 2024, 16(7), 2747; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16072747 - 26 Mar 2024
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The soil organic matter (SOM) content and stability in natural gypsum soils and mining/industrial soils were compared to check the effects of selected soil properties (mainly macro- and microstructure) on SOM stability and determine whether the old brownfield soils regardless of being highly [...] Read more.
The soil organic matter (SOM) content and stability in natural gypsum soils and mining/industrial soils were compared to check the effects of selected soil properties (mainly macro- and microstructure) on SOM stability and determine whether the old brownfield soils regardless of being highly polluted with trace metals could store high amounts of SOM. The mining/industrial soils were 50–400 years old and so had been left sufficiently long for full self-restoration. Despite having very different origins, both natural and brownfield soils stored similar amounts of SOM and had similar pH values, calcium carbonate contents, and textures but differed in SOM stabilisation, which was expressed by higher C/N ratios, lower aggregate water resistance index, lower dehydrogenase activity, and greater areas of undecomposed or slightly decomposed plant residues in mining/industrial soils compared to gypsum ones. However, the differences diminished with time, and in the oldest (150–400 years) brownfield soils, these parameters were similar to those in natural soils. Multiple regression analysis indicated that under the study conditions, SOM amounts, besides CaCO3 contents and dehydrogenase activity were also strongly affected by porosity and microaggregation. In the research we showed the role of degraded soils in the sustainable use of the environment. Full article
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The Effects of the Interaction of Pesticides with Humin Fraction as Influencing the Sustainable Development of Agroecosystems
by Lilla Mielnik, Jerzy Weber, Aleksandra Ukalska-Jaruga, Romualda Bejger, Maria Jerzykiewicz, Andrzej Kocowicz, Irmina Ćwieląg-Piasecka, Elżbieta Jamroz, Magdalena Debicka and Jakub Bekier
Sustainability 2024, 16(5), 1983; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16051983 - 28 Feb 2024
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Humin (HUM) is the most stable fraction of the soil organic matter, whose properties determine the soil health and sustainable development of agroecosystems. The aim of the paper was to determine changes in the properties of the HUM after interaction with selected pesticides, [...] Read more.
Humin (HUM) is the most stable fraction of the soil organic matter, whose properties determine the soil health and sustainable development of agroecosystems. The aim of the paper was to determine changes in the properties of the HUM after interaction with selected pesticides, which can be visualized using photoluminescence methods. The HUM was isolated from the mollic horizon of Phaeozems arable soils derived from different parent materials in Poland. The isolated and purified HUM were saturated in a batch experiment with selected herbicides and insecticides, then analyzed for chemical composition and spectroscopic properties: Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, fluorescence, and delayed luminescence. The research showed that the interaction of the HUM with selected pesticides caused significant changes in the elemental composition of the HUM; however, no changes in their aromaticity/aliphaticity were found. The impact of pesticides was also marked by a reduction in the concentration of radicals, fluorescence and delayed luminescence intensity and properties. Changes in spectroscopic characteristics and their relationship with soil organic matter (SOM) structure properties require further research so that their results can be used in the management of agroecosystems in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Full article
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