Water erosion is the most widespread form of soil degradation globally (Figure ... processes involving water movement and storage land degradation - the loss of key land functions (e.g., water ...

From the Philippines to Saint Kitts and Nevis, tropical islands are grappling with degradation, drought and desertification.

A study of 82 sites in 21 counties by Iowa State University showed that in the 50 years from 1959, soil structure and levels of organic matter had degraded while acidity had increased. “Erosion ...

They conduct research on soil degradation or erosion, or on movement of substances such as nutrients and pesticides through the soil profile. Sometimes soil scientists identify problems such as ...

Soil carbon storage is a vital ecosystem service, resulting from interactions of ecological processes. Human activities affecting these processes can lead to carbon loss or improved storage.

Depleted soil leads to reduced yields, forcing farmers to rely on fertilizers that raise food production costs, consumer prices.

Agriculture, deforestation, overgrazing, and the use of chemicals on soils all contribute to its degradation, which can lead ...

Soil fertility is the ability of soil to sustain plant growth and optimize crop yield. This can be enhanced through organic and inorganic fertilizers to the soil. Nuclear techniques provide data that ...

Based on current climate and land conditions, the Murray-Darling basin is reducing in size ... Deforestation is one of the leading causes to severe soil erosion. Soil that is damaged cannot retain any ...

The World Atlas of Desertification warns that 75 percent of the world's soils are already degraded, affecting 3.2 billion people globally. Projections by the UNESCO are dire, with 90 percent of the ...

The agricultural sector, which supports over 50% of India’s workforce, is especially vulnerable to land degradation. Soil erosion, loss of arable land, and declining soil fertility reduce crop ...