Advancing precision conservation through machine learning for field-level prioritization of agricultural best management practices
September 2026
Effective identification of opportunities for agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs) is essential for reducing nonpoint source pollution in intensively managed agricultural watersheds globally....
Quantifying vegetation cover effects on overland flow velocity under rainfall conditions
September 2026
Flow velocity is a key parameter characterizing the hydrodynamic properties and erosion processes of overland flow. However, measuring and estimating flow velocities on vegetated slopes remains challenging....
Spatial prioritization of terrace construction on the Chinese Loess Plateau using interpretable machine learning
September 2026
Terraces play a critical role in improving land productivity and controlling soil erosion in mountainous regions worldwide. On the Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP), decades of large-scale terrace construction...
Slope Gradient Moderates the Relationship Between Stem Cover and Overland Flow Sediment Transport Capacity
Available online 27 July 2026
In models simulating soil erosion processes, sediment transport capacity (Tc) precise estimation is crucial for elucidating the mechanisms governing sediment detachment, transport, and deposition. However,...
Effects of soil and water conservation measures under natural rainfall on water erosion control: A meta-analysis of erosion plots in China
Available online 21 July 2026
The efficacy of current soil and water conservation measures (SWCMs) in managing runoff and sediment has been confirmed at the plot scale. However, the effectiveness of conventional measures has been...
Climate Change and Soil Health: A Systematic Review of Impacts and Implications for Sustainable Development Goals
Available online 15 July 2026
Climate change affects the quality, character and overall structure of the soil, which is a key factor to most ecosystems around the world. This study intends to systematically review the impacts of...
Increasing grass root density can aggravate gully widening in the loess hilly-gully region
Available online 9 July 2026
Plant roots have been demonstrated effective in containing gully erosion in various environments. Related endeavors have mainly been devoted to quantify the total gully erosion or head retreat, yet...
Effects of soil and water conservation practices on selected soil properties and crop productivity in the Beles River Basin, Ethiopia
Available online 4 July 2026
Soil and water conservation practices (SWCP) have been widely applied in the highlands of Ethiopia to combat land degradation, increase crop productivity, and enhance soil properties. However, information...
Integrating bi-dynamic strategy and multivariate deep learning algorithms to predict high-accuracy, long-term cropland soil organic matter
June 2026
Soil organic matter (SOM) is a key indicator for assessing soil health and carbon neutrality, while environmental heterogeneity and dynamic sensitivity changes between SOM and environmental variables...
Global rainfall erosivity: Observation, attribution, and projection
June 2026
Rainfall-induced soil erosion is an escalating global environmental concern, yet the spatiotemporal variability of rainfall erosivity and its attribution to natural and anthropogenic forcings remain...
The effect of soil conservation measures on the sorting characteristics and transport mechanism of eroded sediment on spoil tips
June 2026
Understanding the sorting characteristics and sediment transport mechanism in erosion process is of great significance for ensuring the stability of spoil tips and facilitating the vegetation recovery....
Soil and water conservation and dryland farming performance: An emergy synthesis perspective on three typical farming systems in the Loess Plateau of China
June 2026
The Loess Plateau has historically suffered from severe soil erosion and land degradation. After the implementation of soil and water conservation (SWC) programs by the Chinese government since 1999,...
Stochastic modelling of dust emission sources probability based on satellite observations in a South American endorheic basin
June 2026
Northeastern Patagonia is a recognized vulnerable region for wind erosion and desertification. Identifying dust emission sources in the coastal regions of Argentine Patagonia is crucial to understanding...
Simulating suspended sediment transport during the 2023–2024 floods in southern Brazil
June 2026
The most intense rainfall event in Brazil (> 950 mm during 14 days in May 2024) affected millions of people in the south of the country. The damage includes several deaths and other social issues, billions...
Impact of freeze-thaw on slope erosion under short-duration heavy rainfall in high-altitude regions
June 2026
With global climate change, the frequency and intensity of short-duration, heavy rainfall events in high-altitude regions have increased, intensifying the risk of slope erosion due to enhanced freeze–thaw...
Zonal characteristics and attribution analysis of soil erodibility in Robinia pseudoacacia plantations on the Loess Plateau, China
June 2026
Climate and topography at the zonal scale can significantly influence vegetation and soil properties, which in turn affect the ability of soil to resist raindrops splashing and water erosion. Artificial...
Responses of slope erosion-deposition distributions to contour ridge tillage and gentle slope terracing in the Mollisol region: A case study in Northeast China
June 2026
Contour ridge tillage and gentle slope terracing are widely applied in the Mollisol regions around the world to control soil erosion by water on steep hillslopes. However, both measures’ impacts on...
Identification and mapping of gully using machine learning and deep learning algorithms in the loess hilly and gully region in China
June 2026
Gully erosion is a critical factor contributing to global soil erosion and land degradation, posing a significant threat to ecosystem sustainability. Effective and accurate monitoring of gully erosion...
Estimation of major soil water-soluble salt ions from Sentinel-2 imagery: Integrating spectral and texture features
June 2026
Soil water-soluble salt ions are key indicators for diagnosing both the type and severity of soil salinization and represent major constraints on crop growth. In the Alar Irrigation District of Xinjiang,...
Microplastics influence organic carbon depletion in macroaggregates and soil structural stability in the Yanhe catchment
June 2026
Different land uses greatly influence the stability of soil aggregates and the spatial distribution of soil organic carbon (SOC). However, limited knowledge exists on how microplastics within aggregate...
Nature-based solutions for soil and water conservation in an era of climate extremes: Limitations and future scenarios
June 2026
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) have emerged as an effective approach to address environmental challenges while promoting sustainable development. If properly designed, they foster resilient ecosystems...
Aeolian sediments physicochemical properties along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway
June 2026
Frequent and complex aeolian activity along the Qinghai–Tibet Railway (QTR) has resulted in substantial deposition of aeolian sediments along the corridor. To investigate the physicochemical properties...
Grassland restoration measures influence soil water-holding capacity by altering soil and vegetation properties composition
June 2026
The Tibetan plateau, referred to as the “Water Tower of Asia”, is dominated by alpine meadows. The ability of these meadows to support water source supply is directly influenced by soil water capacity;...