In arable farming systems, the term ‘subsoil’ refers to the soil beneath the tilled or formerly
tilled soil horizon whereas the latter one is denoted as ‘topsoil’. To date, most agronomic and …

The aim of this study was to evaluate how soil structure and root-length densities of annual
crops can be influenced by preceding crops. Three different annual field crops (spring wheat, …

The aim of this study was to compare the influence of two different long-term organic
fertilization regimes at an arable site on a nutrient-poor, sandy soil with respect to soil microbial …

Biochar applications to soils can improve soil fertility by increasing the soil's cation exchange
capacity (CEC) and nutrient retention. Because biochar amendment may occur with the …

The living soil is the basis for crop production in organic agriculture. Biopores are voids in
the soil which were formed by the activity of soil life. The first scientific studies on biopores …

Taprooting crop species are capable of creating soil biopores (>2 mm in diameter) in the
subsoil due to their large root size and deep-rooting habit. The aim of this study was to quantify …

Soils with subsoil clay accumulation account for more than 20% of the global land surface.
These soils are characterized by vertical differences with respect to soil texture and …

We studied the effects of long-term organic and mineral fertilization on soil microarthropods
and soil chemical parameters in a field experiment under semi-arid conditions in Central …

Plant root traits play a crucial role in resource acquisition and crop performance when soil
nutrient availability is low. However, the respective trait responses are complex, particularly at …

Dry spells during the summer period affecting water uptake and plant growth in central
Europe may occur more frequently in the future due to climate change. Improving the ability of …