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Chemical Composition And Seasonal Yield Of Koeleria Cristata In West Azarbaijan Grasslands Of Iran, Javad Torkan, I. Bernosi Jun 2021

Chemical Composition And Seasonal Yield Of Koeleria Cristata In West Azarbaijan Grasslands Of Iran, Javad Torkan, I. Bernosi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Native Symbiotic Fungus Increases Shoot Biomass And Grain Yield Of Canola, Khalil Kariman, Craig Scanlan, Zed Rengell Jun 2021

Native Symbiotic Fungus Increases Shoot Biomass And Grain Yield Of Canola, Khalil Kariman, Craig Scanlan, Zed Rengell

The State of Soil Science in WA

More than 90% of land plant species (including most agricultural crops) form beneficial associations with soil-borne mycorrhizal fungi. Mycorrhizal hyphae allow plants to indirectly explore a large soil volume and forage for nutrients (most importantly P, but also micronutrients) that are usually poorly available in soils due to their immobility. Recent studies using state-of-the-art DNA sequencing technologies have unearthed much more complexity in root-fungal relationships than those discovered using the traditional morphology-based approaches.


Are Ironstone Gravel Soils In Southwest Western Australia: All The Same?, Karen Holmes, Edward Arnold Griffin, Dennis Van Gool Jun 2021

Are Ironstone Gravel Soils In Southwest Western Australia: All The Same?, Karen Holmes, Edward Arnold Griffin, Dennis Van Gool

The State of Soil Science in WA

Ironstone gravel soils are widespread, locally common, and important for cropping in Western Australia (WA). The spatial extent of these soils is reasonably well known, but geographic differences and distinct subgroups of gravel soils are not. We present a novel approach to map ironstone gravel layers and associated fine earth texture classes to improve understanding of gravel soil characteristics and distribution across southwestern WA.


Monitoring Groundcover And Associated Erosion Risks Using Satellite Remote Sensing In The Agricultural Region Of Western Australia, Justin Laycock, Nick Middleton, John A. Simons, Tim Overheu, Buddy Wheaton, Karen Holmes Jun 2021

Monitoring Groundcover And Associated Erosion Risks Using Satellite Remote Sensing In The Agricultural Region Of Western Australia, Justin Laycock, Nick Middleton, John A. Simons, Tim Overheu, Buddy Wheaton, Karen Holmes

The State of Soil Science in WA

National satellite-derived fractional groundcover products (percentage of green vegetation, dry vegetation, bare soil) are now routinely produced by Geoscience Australia and other groups, and are available for interpretation. The extensive coverage, frequent repeated observations and large archive of historical imagery supports more objective and reproducible methods than previous degradation monitoring efforts that were based on intermittent field surveys of land condition and anecdotal reporting. Landsat (30 m pixel resolution) seasonal composite images will be used to estimate total groundcover throughout the year, and assess the proportion of cropland in the grainbelt below recommended cover thresholds of 50% for wind erosion, …


Nrinfo 2019 Release: Wa Natural Resource Information Available Through Web Portal, Justin Laycock, Angela Stuart-Street, Dennis Van Gool Jun 2021

Nrinfo 2019 Release: Wa Natural Resource Information Available Through Web Portal, Justin Laycock, Angela Stuart-Street, Dennis Van Gool

The State of Soil Science in WA

NRInfo (natural resource information) provides the user with access to digital mapping and information for natural resources across Western Australia. This information may be used for regional and strategic planning, and for identifying areas needing more intensive assessment.


Nutrient Recovery Via Anaerobic Digestion Of Supermarket Food Waste And Re-Use As Fertiliser In Potting Media For The Urban Retail Market; A Proof Of Concept Using Digestate And Biochar, Bede Mickan, Somayeh Zarezadeh, Sasha Jenkins, Aitian Ren, Zakaria Solaimon, Megan H. Ryan Jun 2021

Nutrient Recovery Via Anaerobic Digestion Of Supermarket Food Waste And Re-Use As Fertiliser In Potting Media For The Urban Retail Market; A Proof Of Concept Using Digestate And Biochar, Bede Mickan, Somayeh Zarezadeh, Sasha Jenkins, Aitian Ren, Zakaria Solaimon, Megan H. Ryan

The State of Soil Science in WA

Food waste can be diverted from landfill and utilised via anaerobic digestion (AD) to produce biogas. The liquid by-product of AD is commonly referred to as digestate, and this can be an organic certifiable biofertilizer. Digestate in Europe is frequently used in agriculture, though is not commonly used in the urban retail market. Biochar is another organic matter which can adsorb and retain the nutrients, and also could decrease the adverse effects of high nitrogen content of soil.


Profile Texture Classes: A New Data-Driven Functional Soil Classification For Southwestern Australia, Edward Arnold Griffin, Karen Holmes Jun 2021

Profile Texture Classes: A New Data-Driven Functional Soil Classification For Southwestern Australia, Edward Arnold Griffin, Karen Holmes

The State of Soil Science in WA

Soil information is critical for efficient and sustainable agricultural management. However, there is typically a hiatus between soil information which government agencies charged with supporting agriculture develop and deliver, and the information land managers can easily use for management in the paddock. This hiatus is largely due to (1) differences in the spatial scale of information needed by these different groups, and (2) communication-style inhibiting soil science information into management advice. We outline and evaluate a ‘three factor functional soil classification’ based on soil texture, depth, and gravel content for south-western WA, referred to as Profile Texture Classes (PTC).


Soil Exchangeable Cations Increase Microbial Carbon Use Efficiency And Microbial Growth In Acidic Soils, Emilia Horn, Emily Cooledge, Anna Ray, Davey Jones, Steve Rushton, Eizabeth Stockdale, Frances C. Hoyle, Yoshi Sawada, Daniel Murphy Jun 2021

Soil Exchangeable Cations Increase Microbial Carbon Use Efficiency And Microbial Growth In Acidic Soils, Emilia Horn, Emily Cooledge, Anna Ray, Davey Jones, Steve Rushton, Eizabeth Stockdale, Frances C. Hoyle, Yoshi Sawada, Daniel Murphy

The State of Soil Science in WA

Microbial growth and function is influenced by the properties of the surrounding soil where surface chemistry mediates interactions between individual organisms and their local microenvironment. We hypothesised that the addition of exchangeable base cations, necessary for microbial biochemical function, will increase microbial growth in acidic soils.


Talking The Same Soil Language - A Simple Guide For Describing Wa Soils, Angela Stuart-Street, Nicolyn Short Dr, Tim Overheu Jun 2021

Talking The Same Soil Language - A Simple Guide For Describing Wa Soils, Angela Stuart-Street, Nicolyn Short Dr, Tim Overheu

The State of Soil Science in WA

The Western Australian Government is working to conserve and manage the State's natural resources for the benefit of present and future generations. In support of this, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) have prepared a simple instructional field guide for recording and describing Western Australian unique and challenging soils and landscapes.


Forensic Analysis Of Perth’S Soils, Kari Pitts, Richard Clarke, Talia Newland, Simon Lewis Jun 2021

Forensic Analysis Of Perth’S Soils, Kari Pitts, Richard Clarke, Talia Newland, Simon Lewis

The State of Soil Science in WA

The examination and comparison of soil and related material transferred in situations of contact is a powerful method for linking persons, vehicles, equipment and locations. The evidential value of soil comparison derives from its widespread distribution, highly variable composition, relative ease of transfer, persistence and resistance to degradation. Sandy soils, present a challenge, with minimal organic material and heavy minerals resulting in limited material for comparisons, regardless of the bulk amounts present.


The Methodology For Farm-Scale Modelling For Spatio-Temporal Prediction Of Soil Carbon Sequestration Under Climate Change, Lynette Abbott, Jolene Otway, Louise Barton, Jennifer Dungait Jun 2021

The Methodology For Farm-Scale Modelling For Spatio-Temporal Prediction Of Soil Carbon Sequestration Under Climate Change, Lynette Abbott, Jolene Otway, Louise Barton, Jennifer Dungait

The State of Soil Science in WA

A methodology for region-specific adaptation of existing soil carbon (C) models was developed by integrating location-specific automated data with local farm-based knowledge. The aim was to optimise the balance between scientific accuracy and farm-scale practicality of C modelling tools to identify the most influential location-specific variables.


Topsoil Evaporation In Water Repellent Soil Affected By Tillage And Claying: Preliminary Case-Study Results, Giacomo Betti, Gaus Azam Jun 2021

Topsoil Evaporation In Water Repellent Soil Affected By Tillage And Claying: Preliminary Case-Study Results, Giacomo Betti, Gaus Azam

The State of Soil Science in WA

Soil water repellence represents one of the major soil constraints to broad-acre agriculture in southern Australia. Topsoil wettability is significantly reduced by the presence of hydrophobic organic compounds, resulting in poor seed germination, early plant establishment and ultimately lower yields. Soil mechanical disturbance (tillage) in combination or not with the addition of clay-rich subsoil (e.g. clay spreading) have been successfully adopted in the Australian broad-acre agriculture for the amelioration of water repellent sandy soils.


Topsoil Evaporation In Water Repellent Soil Affected By Tillage And Claying: Preliminary Case-Study Results, Giacomo Betti, Gaus Azam Jun 2021

Topsoil Evaporation In Water Repellent Soil Affected By Tillage And Claying: Preliminary Case-Study Results, Giacomo Betti, Gaus Azam

The State of Soil Science in WA

Soil water repellence represents one of the major soil constraints to broad-acre agriculture in southern Australia. Topsoil wettability is significantly reduced by the presence of hydrophobic organic compounds, resulting in poor seed germination, early plant establishment and ultimately lower yields. Soil mechanical disturbance (tillage) in combination or not with the addition of clay-rich subsoil (e.g. clay spreading) have been successfully adopted in the Australian broad-acre agriculture for the amelioration of water repellent sandy soils.


Topsoil Water Repellence Increased Early Wheat Growth And Nutrition, Simon Yeap, Richard Bell, Craig Scanlan, Richard Harper Jun 2021

Topsoil Water Repellence Increased Early Wheat Growth And Nutrition, Simon Yeap, Richard Bell, Craig Scanlan, Richard Harper

The State of Soil Science in WA

Soil water repellence, derived from the accumulation of hydrophobic organic compounds, is a constraint to crop and pasture production worldwide predominantly in sandy soils. Inhibited water infiltration, unstable wetting, and preferential flow are key hydrologic issues in water-repellent soil which adversely affect plant germination and establishment. However, despite the general understanding that soil water repellence can reduce soil nutrient bioavailability due to the prevalence of dry topsoil, the implications of water-repellent topsoil for plant growth and nutrition per se are unclear.


The Perception Of Management Needs In Bolivian Rural Communities, Andrea Pardini, L. Angeli, F. Peduzzi Jun 2021

The Perception Of Management Needs In Bolivian Rural Communities, Andrea Pardini, L. Angeli, F. Peduzzi

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Deriving Basic Principles In Sustainable Management From Local Knowledge: Modelling Himba's Grazing Regime (Namibia), Birgit Müller, Anja Linstädter, K. Frank, M. Bollig, C. Wissel Jun 2021

Deriving Basic Principles In Sustainable Management From Local Knowledge: Modelling Himba's Grazing Regime (Namibia), Birgit Müller, Anja Linstädter, K. Frank, M. Bollig, C. Wissel

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Nomadic Culture, A Mirror For Current Grassland Policy—A Case Of Grassland Of Inner Mongolia Of China, Nianyong Han Jun 2021

Nomadic Culture, A Mirror For Current Grassland Policy—A Case Of Grassland Of Inner Mongolia Of China, Nianyong Han

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Commercial Grazing Versus Peri‐Urbanisation: Comparisons Of Landscape Condition, Cam K. Mcdonald, Neil D. Macleod, John G. Mcivor, F. Kearney Jun 2021

Commercial Grazing Versus Peri‐Urbanisation: Comparisons Of Landscape Condition, Cam K. Mcdonald, Neil D. Macleod, John G. Mcivor, F. Kearney

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Mongolian O‐Boo Culture And Biodiversity Conservation In Arbas Mountain, Ordos Plateau, Manliang, Surguga, Shan Chen, Xinshi Zhang Jun 2021

Mongolian O‐Boo Culture And Biodiversity Conservation In Arbas Mountain, Ordos Plateau, Manliang, Surguga, Shan Chen, Xinshi Zhang

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Social And Cultural Implications Of Scaling Out Livestock Production In The Lao Pdr, Joanne Millar Jun 2021

Social And Cultural Implications Of Scaling Out Livestock Production In The Lao Pdr, Joanne Millar

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


From Nomadism To Agro‐Pastoralism: Strategies To Survive Ecological Challenges By The Maasai Community In Kenya, P. N. Macharia Jun 2021

From Nomadism To Agro‐Pastoralism: Strategies To Survive Ecological Challenges By The Maasai Community In Kenya, P. N. Macharia

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Changed Relations: Understanding Conflicts In Pastoral Areas, Shaoliang Yi, Ning Wu, Zhaoli Yan, Ismail Muhammad Jun 2021

Changed Relations: Understanding Conflicts In Pastoral Areas, Shaoliang Yi, Ning Wu, Zhaoli Yan, Ismail Muhammad

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Necessity Of Mobility Strategy To Risk Aversion Livestock Husbandry: A Case From Bayantala Village Of Xilingol Prefecture, Inner Mongolia, China, Yina Xie, Wenjun Li, Qian Zhang, Changling Li, Yanbo Li Jun 2021

Necessity Of Mobility Strategy To Risk Aversion Livestock Husbandry: A Case From Bayantala Village Of Xilingol Prefecture, Inner Mongolia, China, Yina Xie, Wenjun Li, Qian Zhang, Changling Li, Yanbo Li

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Traditional Knowledge Of Mongolian Pastoralists And Scientific Evidence—A Case Study At A Forest‐Steppe In Northern Mongolia, Yuki Morinaga, T. Ozaki, K. Kakinuma, S. Takatsuki, J. Chuluun Jun 2021

Traditional Knowledge Of Mongolian Pastoralists And Scientific Evidence—A Case Study At A Forest‐Steppe In Northern Mongolia, Yuki Morinaga, T. Ozaki, K. Kakinuma, S. Takatsuki, J. Chuluun

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Investigation Of The Internal Mechanism Of Pastoral Population And Grassland Degeneration—Using Xilingol As An Example, Ying Tian Jun 2021

Investigation Of The Internal Mechanism Of Pastoral Population And Grassland Degeneration—Using Xilingol As An Example, Ying Tian

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Cattle Producer Perceptions Of Their Grazing Systems In The Rangelands Of Northern Australia, Cristine Hall, Trevor Hall Jun 2021

Cattle Producer Perceptions Of Their Grazing Systems In The Rangelands Of Northern Australia, Cristine Hall, Trevor Hall

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


A Research Of The Living Environment In The Pasturing Area, Yajuan Guo, Yong Gao, Xu Sun Jun 2021

A Research Of The Living Environment In The Pasturing Area, Yajuan Guo, Yong Gao, Xu Sun

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Indigenous Knowledge‐Sustainable Decisions Comparing Local And Scientific Use Of Plants As Indicators, Gisela Baumann, B. Kemmerling, Anja Linstädter Jun 2021

Indigenous Knowledge‐Sustainable Decisions Comparing Local And Scientific Use Of Plants As Indicators, Gisela Baumann, B. Kemmerling, Anja Linstädter

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Knowledge In Practice: Exploring Rancher's Ecological Knowledge In Nw Colorado, Corrine Noel Knapp, Maria Fernandez‐Gimenez Jun 2021

Knowledge In Practice: Exploring Rancher's Ecological Knowledge In Nw Colorado, Corrine Noel Knapp, Maria Fernandez‐Gimenez

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.


Commercial Assets Of The Senegalese Pastoral Population (Ferlo), A. Wane, Ibra Touré, V. Ancey Jun 2021

Commercial Assets Of The Senegalese Pastoral Population (Ferlo), A. Wane, Ibra Touré, V. Ancey

IGC Proceedings (1977-2023)

No abstract provided.