The integration of pollinators and flower strips into agricultural landscapes has emerged as a key strategy for addressing current challenges in agricultural sustainability and biodiversity conservation. This study presents a comprehensive global bibliometric analysis of research trends in this field from 2009 to 2023, offering an in-depth overview of progress and remaining gaps. By reviewing 155 publications

Mowing is a common practice in grassland management, impacting root biomass, soil properties, and microorganisms by removing aboveground biomass. However, the effects of mowing on these factors have not been thoroughly reviewed. In this study, we evaluated the overall impact of mowing on root biomass, soil properties, microbial biomass, and diversity grasslands by synthesizing 1103 field observations

Check dams are widely recognized as highly efficacious engineering interventions for preventing soil erosion, and they have been extensively promoted and employed worldwide. However, there is a dearth of comprehensive research on the carbon storage and carbon sequestration potential of check dams, impeding our understanding of carbon fate in sedimentary regions of terrestrial systems. The goal of this

Coastal wetlands are the most productive and biologically diverse ecosystems, benefiting both human populations and the total environment. However, they are continuously threatened by anthropogenic activities. Indus River Delta is the sixth largest in the world, has been adversely affected due to reclamation. The study examined the spatiotemporal dynamics of coastal wetlands and reclamation in the

Climate change poses constraints on nature‐based agricultural productivity, necessitating an understanding of urban agriculture's performance across varying climatic conditions. This study examines the impacts of temperature, precipitation, and evapotranspiration production potential on agricultural production efficiency using a pooled OLS model. The results show that there is a spatial pattern of

Land use conflicts (LUCs) arise during land use change, causing an uncoordinated spatial structure of the land and negatively affecting the synergistic development of multifunctionality, especially in mountain cities. Previous studies have focused on identifying and measuring land use structural conflicts (LUSC), with less attention paid to land use functional conflicts (LUFC), and a lack of simulation

Eucalypt monoculture plantations can adversely impact soil properties. However, a thorough assessment of their effects on soil invertebrate communities is lacking, impeding our ability to acquire a deeper understanding about the potential impacts of these intensively managed plantations on soil functioning. To quantify the effects of eucalypt plantations on soil invertebrate communities, and to identify

The adverse impact of soil microplastics on aggregation is generally attributed to the potential toxicity to soil microorganisms. However, there have been few studies that use sterile soil as a control environment for comparison with regular soils to test this hypothesis. Consequently, this study conducted soil incubation with oven‐heated sterilized soils to explore the effects of polyethylene (PE)

Promoting farmers to implement cultivated land quality protection practices is an effective strategy for combating soil degradation in cultivated land. Based on 528 survey data, perceived value and environmental regulation are hereby introduced into the model of farmers' cultivated land quality protection practical decision‐making for the first time, and the Multivariate Probit model and Tobit model

The dynamics of soil organic carbon (SOC) turnover are significantly modulated by the supply of essential nutrients, with particular emphasis on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P). For the typical desert steppe, the responses of soil carbon (C) turnover to the addition of N and P and the underlying mechanism remain elusive. This study applied N and P fertilization for 2 years and probed the impacts of

Subsurface drainage systems are now used in various fields to control soil salinity, manage the water table, and increase crop yields by discharging groundwater and excess water from the soil. However, few studies have compared the effects of subsurface drainage systems on soil salinity and crop yield of different soil and climatic environments. Therefore, this study synthesized 891 experiments from

Current research on ecological security pattern (ESP) primarily emphasizes preserving the overall connectivity of ecosystems. However, a significant gap exists in systematically identifying ecologically degraded areas and optimizing regional ecological networks. In particular, the southwestern region of China, characterized by complex terrain and diverse ecosystems, lacks comprehensive research on

Vegetation restoration in loess hilly areas effectively controls soil erosion. However, the impact mechanisms of vegetation canopy, litter, and roots on soil erosion under complex rainfall regimes remain uncertain. The typical sub‐shrub species (Artemisia sacrorum) set up four treatments (natural condition, NC; canopy + roots, CR; roots only, OR; and bare soil, BS) in 2015–2017. K value clustering

A comprehensive and fine‐grained understanding of the coupling relationship between ecosystem service value (ESV) and human activity intensity (HAI) in mountainous areas effectively promotes sustainable development. However, there is a shortage of research exploring the complex and comprehensive coupling relationship between the two in mountain areas. This paper constructed a research framework for

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Soil acidification globally stressed agricultural production and food security. Jiaodong Peninsula, an important agricultural area of China, is also experiencing a serious soil acidity problem. However, There is limited knowledge regarding the differences of microbial diversity and functions in acidic soils in relation to land uses. Here, bacterial diversity and functions were compared between orchard

Soil erosion is a growing concern, especially in regions where the combination of climate, land‐use, and soil characteristics increases the risk of degradation. The study utilized a stratified random sampling method across various land‐use types in both subtropical and temperate climatic zones of the Indian Himalayas. A total of 50 sampling locations were strategically selected, with 25 in each climate

Land reallocation dynamics play a crucial role in shaping urban development and environmental sustainability in rapidly urbanizing countries. This study employs Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) and Multiscale GWR (MGWR) models to analyze the spatial heterogeneity of land reallocation drivers across 285 Chinese cities, focusing on years 2008 and 2013. Our results reveal significant spatial variations

In recent years, the relentless rise in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has escalated climate change. Land‐use changes, particularly those involving wetlands, significantly impact GHG emissions. However, previous studies on land‐use carbon emissions often overlooked the specific contributions of different wetland types. This study aims to assess these differential contributions and explore strategies

Residue return is a widespread field management practice known for its environmental benefits, including C storage and soil properties. Milk vetch (MV) is the main green manure used to improve the soil fertility of paddy rice in southern China. Returning MV to the field provides the necessary nutrients for crop growth, reduces soil microbial biomass (including bacillus, actinomycete, and AM‐fungi)

While various measures have been taken to combat desertification and stabilize sand dunes, the persistence of “far and active sand dune” in northern China remains a great challenge. This study aimed to identify the primary driving factors that contribute to the stabilization of sand dunes within the Horqin Sandy Land. Our research investigated the richness and density of soil seed bank, seedlings,

Iron (Fe) oxides play an important role in maintaining soil organic carbon (SOC) stability. However, little attention has been paid to the role of Fe oxides in preserving SOC in mangrove wetlands with different vegetation communities. In this study, four soils of dominant vegetation communities: Phragmites australis (PA), Acanthus ilicifolius (AI), Sonneratia apetala (SA), and mixed soils of S. apetala

The soil microbial community and its driven nitrogen (N) conversion are the key processes in cotton production. However, the responses of soil microbial communities to changes in farming practices (e.g., tillage and straw returning) remain unknown. This study sampled soil from the 0–20 cm and 20–40 cm layers of cotton fields under no‐tillage (NT), tillage (T), no‐tillage + straw returning (NT + SR)

The accurate distribution of livestock is a fundamental data set upon which sustainable land development in agricultural and pastoral areas can be promoted. Nevertheless, the current gridded livestock mapping methods exhibit considerable scope for improvement in accuracy, given that the issue of residual assignment has not been addressed effectively. We attempt to propose a combinatorial methodological

The effects of abiotic factors on plant composition in urban remnant forests are well‐known, while the relationships between soil microbial and plant communities in terms of compositional similarity remain unclear. In this study, we explored the relative contribution of landscape factors and soil microbial assemblages in shaping the β‐diversity of woody plants in urban remnant forest patches. Research

Phytostabilization, a key strategy in addressing heavy metal contamination, faces challenges in regions with frequent temperature fluctuations. The challenges arise from the impact of temperature variations on microbial activity, plant metabolism, and metal bioavailability. Acknowledging the sensitivity of soil dynamics, amendments, and ecological interactions to temperature variations underscores

A 9‐week greenhouse pot experiment was carried out to study polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) dissipation and mung bean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) growth in a PCB‐contaminated soil. Besides the control (i.e., monoculture of mung bean), four treatments were tested: intercropping with ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) (IL) and IL treated with arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungus Funneliformis caledonium (+M)

Several anthropogenic activities in tropical forests, including deforestation and fragmentation, have led to intensive forest degradation. In fact, forest edges adjacent to anthropogenic land‐uses can be more exposed to abiotic changes and consequently lead to vegetation deterioration in forest interiors. However, there is still a lack of information on how temporal changes in land use can impact the

Fencing and reseeding are two widely implemented ecological restoration strategies aimed at rehabilitating degraded grasslands globally. However, their effects on soil aggregates have been insufficiently explored. Employing the space‐for‐time substitution approach, we collected intact soils from a degraded alpine meadow, a fenced alpine meadow (natural restoration), a reseeded alpine meadow (interventional

China is among the nations experiencing severe desertification, and several policies have been enacted to mitigate this issue. A thorough understanding of how natural processes and socioeconomic factors interact to shape the distribution of local vegetation is crucial to effectively address the widespread problem of desertification. This study investigates the dynamics of vegetation and environmental

Microplastics (MPs) are a growing concern due to their impact on ecosystems and human health. To identify the layout of the global research landscape, emerging topics, and future directions of MP research, particularly in the agricultural context, this study analyzed 16,134 publications from the period 2014 to 2023. The findings revealed a significant increase in MP publications, with China and India

Understanding the dynamic process of community diversity after grazing exclusion is crucial for the management and conservation of alpine grassland ecosystems. This study conducted a ten‐year grazing exclusion experiment across four altitudinal gradients on Mount Gongga, ranging from 3000 to 4130 m, and surveyed community diversity during the years 2012–2016, 2020, and 2022. Several key findings were

Melatonin has been identified as a potential mitigator of cadmium (Cd) stress in plants, though its precise cellular mechanisms remain poorly understood, particularly regarding its role in detoxification processes within the protoplast and vacuole. This study examines the effects of exogenous melatonin on Cd concentration and vacuolar compartmentalization in the leaf cells of Solanum nigrum L., a recognized

Slopes that are created by extensive engineering construction projects accelerate the degradation of the ecologically fragile Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau. This adverse impact can be mitigated by implementing ecologically sound restoration programs in these degraded sites. This study investigated the changes in the physiology of two typical plant species and their rhizosphere bacteria on four different

Desertification degrades drylands, undermining ecosystem services and human well‐being as a serious global issue. Assessing desertification impacts on soil organic carbon (SOC) and properties aids in preserving drylands and combating desertification. However, knowledge gaps persist regarding desertification effects on SOC and soil in Central Asia's Amu Darya River Basin. Surveys across ~1000 km in

Soil is the natural habitat for microorganisms, providing water and nutrients for vegetation, but the influence of meadow degradation on the “vegetation‐soil‐microorganism” system is still controversial, and the drivers of soil microbial and vegetation characteristics change are still unclear. This study explores in‐depth the vegetation and soil changes in four different degradation levels, that is

Monitoring trends in gross primary productivity (GPP) is essential for assessing changes in carbon sinks. The implementation of rocky desertification control in karst areas has led to an increase in GPP. However, its impact on the nonlinearity of GPP increase has not been determined. Based on the ensemble empirical mode decomposition (EEMD) method, this paper analyzed the nonlinear trend of GPP in

Drylands present a significant challenge to global agricultural production, especially in dryland saline‐sodic soils, which are marked by poor structure and low infiltrability. Enhancing the infiltration capacity of these soils is crucial for enhancing soil health and optimizing land‐use efficiency. However, few studies have been conducted to improve soil physical structure and enhance water infiltration

Over the past four decades, continuous afforestation in the river valley of the Yarlung Zangbo Middle Reach has effectively migrated the land degradation and enhanced the local eco‐environment. Different orientations of north and south banks (i.e., sun‐facing and shade‐facing) generate microclimates, but the diverse growth patterns of the planted forests along different banks remain unknown. In this

Carbon stock options to mitigate climate change have become a significant area of interest as every possible way to address this global issue is being explored. Afforestation and ecosystem restoration activities are widely adopted to improve the potential of the land in carbon storage. The Kerala State Action Plan on Climate Change proposed the ‘Trees outside forests (Tof)’ as an effective mechanism

Exploring the regional territorial spatial equilibrium state (TSES) has emerged as a key goal of “Two Mountains” planning and decision‐making, as well as territorial spatial governance. However, there is still a shortage of perspectives that consider the ecosystem service value (ESV) to reveal and predict TSES. To this end, this study develops a framework for analyzing the interaction between ESV and

Analysis of the influence of changes in land use on the sediment yield from watersheds provides crucial inputs that aid the development of appropriate strategies for the sustainable management of consequent land degradation. Event‐based hydrologic models can be used for performing such analysis, as long‐term hydrological datasets are not available for most of the rivers in developing countries like

The lack of planning regarding the spatial location and extent of different anthropogenic activities (such as agricultural production, biodiversity conservation, tourism, and urbanization) results in unsustainable land use and occupancy. Unplanned land use change threatens the supply of ecosystem services (ES) and thus, human well‐being. Reversing this requires participatory land use planning that

China has the world's third‐largest area of marsh wetlands that plays a critical role in regional and global carbon cycle. Vegetation gross primary productivity (GPP) is a commonly used indicator of carbon sequestration of wetland ecosystems. Although climate change has significantly changed the marsh GPP, the changes in GPP and climatic effects in the marshes of China remian unclear. Using MODIS GPP

The global expansion of plastic‐mulched farmland, including China, raises concerns due to its rapid pace. Intensified tillage practices fulfill high food demand with limited farmland by increasing yields but harm the environment and health. Limited understanding exists regarding the underlying mechanisms of spatial diversity. This study uses spatial regression techniques to identify the multi‐scale

Understanding the issues of natural capital, group consumption, and the role of internal and external factors in discussions on the sustainability of ecosystem services (ES) can help to realize sustainable socio‐ecological system management. However, previous studies have complemented ecological management practices from a holistic or ES supply perspective, with little consideration of spatial and

Microplastic (MP) pollution has emerged as a global concern. MPs undergo aging in the environment, which includes light‐induced and temperature‐induced degradation. Existing studies on MP aging predominantly focus on UV‐induced and high‐temperature aging. This experiment addresses the issue of the combined pollution of MPs and heavy metals in the environment, nonbiodegradable polystyrene (PS) MPs and

Agricultural land conversion (ALC) is a common phenomenon, particularly in developing countries that is driven by motives of urban development and growth. This conversion causes a loss of income source, causing unemployment and food insecurity among rural communities. This study aimed to investigate the socioeconomic impacts of ALC on tenant farmers/sharecroppers' households. Data were collected through

Estimation and knowledge of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soils and herbaceous plants are vital for ecotoxicological reasons. This study explored PTE accumulation in the aerial organ (leaf) of herbaceous plants in PTE‐contaminated soils in a linear transect of three localities close to the Litavka River in Pribram, Czech Republic. Leaf accumulation answers questions on PTE hyperaccumulation

Beryllium (Be), a lightweight metal with significant industrial applications, poses notable environmental and health risks due to its toxicity and persistence, and widespread use, particularly in the mechanical, aerospace, and electronics sectors. It is commonly alloyed with other heavy metals to enhance material properties. The primary environmental pathways for Be release include emissions from coal

Quantitative analysis and prediction of gully head erosion hold paramount importance for terrain evolution studies and risk mitigation effort. However, previous findings could not reconcile high temporal resolution with long time series coverage, particularly at the watershed scale. In this study, a calculation method for the active gully head erosion rate (AGHER) was proposed on the basis of interferometric

Although artificial vegetation restoration measures decelerate soil erosion, the impacts on soil microbial communities and soil fertility remain unclear. This impedes our ability to assess the true effects of artificial vegetation restoration measures on degraded soil ecosystems. To address this issue, we used vegetation restoration plots in severely eroded areas in China as research objects and applied

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are becoming important tools for modern management and scientific research of grassland resources, especially in the dynamic monitoring of above‐ground biomass (AGB). However, current studies rely mostly on vertical images to construct models, with little consideration given to oblique images. Determination of image acquisition height often relies on experience and intuition

Land use conversion critically affects soil structure and associated functions. This study investigated variations in soil structure and hydropedological characteristics across different land use types, that is, uncultivated, cultivated, and abandoned land under an arid condition. Water‐stable aggregates in the uncultivated land were 15.4%–37.1% of those in the cultivated and abandoned lands at depths

High‐quality development in agriculture is crucial for maintaining the harmonious balance between human society and the natural environment, and promoting this development model is one of the key measures to alleviate land degradation issues. This study, grounded in the PRED theory (Population, Resources, Environment, and Development theory) framework, establishes an evaluation system for high‐quality

Vegetation is a widely used eco‐friendly approach for slope reinforcement and ecological restoration. As a potential planting strategy, mixed planting of plants is often recommended to improve biodiversity, but the effects of mixed planting on soil reinforcement and slope stability are not yet clear. To address this issue, a study on two typical herbaceous slope protection plants, Chrysopogon zizanioides

Linear structures such as woodlots and hedgerows offer many benefits to ecosystems, including enhancing biodiversity, increasing the abundance of plants and animals, and providing a wide range of ecosystem services. However, agriculture expansion has deteriorated and destroyed these elements in the farmland landscape. Human‐made structures like road verges, electricity pylons, or railways may enhance

Artisanal and Small‐Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) carried out by individual miners or small enterprises with limited capital, significantly contribute to land degradation and loss of biodiversity‐rich forests in the Amazon. Due to limited information on the edaphic conditions crucial for restoring these degraded areas, a soil evaluation method was employed in representative locations of the Peruvian Amazon

In desert ecosystems, afforestation with xerophytic shrubs has the potential to significantly increase soil nutrient levels by mitigating wind and soil erosion. Nevertheless, further investigation is required to elucidate the changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions and stability on different soil depths with afforestation years. We collected soil samples from the 0–20, 20–60, and 60–100 cm depths

The construction of underground pipelines negatively impacts soil productivity in various ecosystems. However, the temporal progression in the recovery of soil productivity following the reclamation of cropland impacted by natural gas pipeline rights‐of‐way (ROWs) construction remains unclear. This study examined temporal, post‐reclamation changes in selected soil health indicators and productivity