Frontiers in Soil Science

Review

Published on 21 Jul 2026

Advancing climate mitigation in Indian agriculture: a critical review of soil-, water-, and nutrient-based interventions

in Soil Management

V. Prasad
G. Ranjith Kumar
G. Somashekar
V. Pravalika
M. Bhargava Narasimha Yadav

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1802419

564 views

Original Research

Accepted on 20 Jul 2026

Effects of Biofertilizers under Varying Irrigation Regimes on Soybean Productivity and Soil Fertility in Arid Agroecosystems

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Ulugbek Nematov
Subhana Shahmaliyeva
Bakhtiyar Matyakubov
Khayrullo Tursunov
Dilorom Yormatova
Anvarjon Karabayev
Zokir Tajiyev
Makhbuba Khayitova
Nodirbek Mirfozilov
Dilfuzaxon Karimova

Frontiers in Soil Science

Original Research

Accepted on 20 Jul 2026

Evaluating soil mesofauna as indicators of soil health across agricultural and forestry systems

in Soil Biology, Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Norbert Flórián
Veronika Gergócs-Winkler
Miklós Dombos

Frontiers in Soil Science

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Jul 2026

Effects of biological soil crusts on soil hydrological processes

in Plant-Soil Interactions

丽李
Zhijin Dong
Xiuli Zhan
Chengchun Zhang
Weifu Zhang
Siyi Ma

Frontiers in Soil Science

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Jul 2026

Soil Texture Classification and Mapping in Semi-Arid Regions Using Machine Learning and EnMAP Hyperspectral Data

in Pedometrics

Hassan Mosaid
Ahmed Barakat
Mohamed Bayad
Nora Ezouitine
Soufiane Hajaj
Hassan Ouakhir
Mohammed Hssaisoune
Khalid Elbahjaouy
Mohamed El Garnaoui
Lhoussaine Bouchaou

Frontiers in Soil Science

122 views

Original Research

Accepted on 16 Jul 2026

Heavy Metals and Pesticides Toxicity in Agricultural Soils Across a Farming Intensity Gradient in Central Zambia

in Soil Pollution & Remediation

Aaron Chimbelya Siyunda
Davies Lungu
Natasha M. Mwila
Jones Yengwe
Akbar A. Ganatra
Hemant Tripathi
Steven Mark Sait
Rupert Quinnell
Martin Chitolongo Simuunza
Lavel Moonga

Frontiers in Soil Science

117 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jul 2026

A multi-domain framework for mapping soil degradation susceptibility in Mediterranean landscapes

in Pedometrics

Samuel Guerreiro
Pedro Arsénio
Vasco Florentino
Manuel Madeira

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1854945

654 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Jul 2026

Possible fertile island effect influenced by native plants that have differential controls on soil properties in the Atacama Desert

in Plant-Soil Interactions

Alessandra Choque-Regente
Bárbara Fuentes
Roland Bol
Ramona Mörchen
Wulf Amelung
Yuvineza Gómez-Leyton
Juan Castro-Severyn
Jonathan Fortt
Rodrigo Riquelme
Claudia Saavedra

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1867196

556 views

Original Research

Accepted on 15 Jul 2026

Concentration-dependent effects of atrazine on culturable soil microbial groups and biodegradation in Gerif soil, Sudan

in Soil Pollution & Remediation

Alshfa Kh. A. Elgaber
Emad H. E. Yasin
Kornel Czimber
Awad G. Osman
Elsiddig Elsheikh

Frontiers in Soil Science

107 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Jul 2026

Optimized rice residue management, tillage intensity and nitrogen application enhance soil biological quality and subsequent wheat productivity in rice-wheat system of north-western India

in Soil Biology, Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Nihar Gupta
Sandeep Sharma
Neha Chauhan
Kailash Chand Kumawat

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1872133

559 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jul 2026

Sustainable soil health enhancement in mine-affected soils: synergistic effects of vetiver grass and biochar on acidity neutralization and selected microbial population enhancement

in Soil Management

Patience Ntimbane
Pholosho Mmateko Kgopa
Kingsley Kwabena Ayisi
Jude Julius Owuor Odhiambo

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1860449

360 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Jul 2026

Development and Evaluation of Biochar Formulated Fertilizers for Climate-Smart Sustainable Crop Production

in Soil Organic Matter Dynamics and Carbon Sequestration

Alemayehu K. Shembo
Addisie Geremew
DeZarae M. Guthrie
kerrington N. Thompson
Emmanuel O. Ali
Selamawit Woldesenbet
Olukayode Kuloyo
Christian Davies
Ram L. Ray
Laura Carson

Frontiers in Soil Science

210 views

Correction

Accepted on 13 Jul 2026

Nutriseed pack innovation: a sustainable solution to minimize ammonia volatilization across soil types

in Soil Biogeochemistry & Nutrient Cycling

Raju Muthukrishnan
Nandhakumar M R
Ramesh Kumar Selvan
Pradeesh kumar Thangavel

Frontiers in Soil Science

112 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Jul 2026

Cross study reveals ubiquitous bacterial taxa across legume rhizospheres

in Soil Biology, Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Gastón Azziz
Patricia Vaz-Jauri

Frontiers in Soil Science

114 views

Original Research

Accepted on 13 Jul 2026

Grazing of cover crops improves soil nitrogen dynamics in organic vegetable systems with minimal soil health tradeoffs

in Soil Management

Sequoia R. Williams
Sejin Cheong
Carolyn Chandler-Khayd
Nicole Tautges
Niuniu Ji
Alda F. A. Pires
Amélie CM Gaudin

Frontiers in Soil Science

136 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Jul 2026

Integration of geostatistics, multivariate analysis and geographically weighted fuzzy clustering for delineating soil fertility management zones in rice-growing regions of Telangana

in Pedometrics

Chandragiri Ramulu
Chitteti Ravali
Pandit Vaibhav Bhagwan
Rahul Adhikary
Pereli Chinna Vani
Sumanta Chatterjee

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1809282

399 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Jul 2026

Baseline soil health assessment using the Cornell CASH framework in a semi-arid Luvisol of Northwestern Morocco: constraints and management implications

in Soils and Human Health

Zineb El Mouridi
Najiba Brhadda
Sahar Bennani
Rachid Mrabet
Ibtissame Lembaid
Hasna Yachou
Siham Charradi
Fatiha Bentata
Rabea Ziri

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1864554

502 views

Original Research

Accepted on 10 Jul 2026

Farmers' and non-farmers' views on European soil health challenges and management practices at regional scale

in Soils and Human Health

M. Abdulaha-Al Baquy
Natalia Rastorgueva
Raphael Tiziani
Daniel Gärttling
Tanja Mimmo

Frontiers in Soil Science

183 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jul 2026

Interactive effects of polythene mulching and native bioinoculants on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) productivity and rhizosphere microbial abundance under zero-fertilizer conditions

in Soil Biology, Ecosystems and Biodiversity

Amrita Sengupta
Sunil Kumar Gunri

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1819036

596 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Jul 2026

Mechanisms of freeze-thaw-induced structural degradation in black soil driven by ice lens growth using a phase-field model

in Soil Pollution & Remediation

Zhichao Xu
Yunshan Chen
Wei Shan
Shuangshuang Zhou
Min Ma
Jing Ji

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1863667

548 views

Editorial

Published on 07 Jul 2026

Editorial: Recent advances in biochar synthesis for remediation of soil contamination

in Soil Pollution & Remediation

Kamel M. Eltohamy
Sangar Khan
Daniel Menezes-Blackburn
Fayong Li
Xinqiang Liang
Kai Ding

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1898669

440 views

Original Research

Accepted on 06 Jul 2026

A Continuous Transition Model for the Soil-Water Characteristic Curve in Structured Semi-Arid Soils: Quantifying Pore Connectivity under Conservation Agriculture

in Pedometrics

Maqsood Khalid Abdulrahman
Faris Akram Al-Wazzan

Frontiers in Soil Science

168 views

Original Research

Accepted on 06 Jul 2026

Assessing the ecological quality and reuse potential of bioremediated hydrocarbon-contaminated soils

in Soil Pollution & Remediation

Davide Rossi
Lorenzo Federico
Davide Abu el khair
Luigi Righini
Francesca Pittino
Valentino Suagher
Sara Villa
Andrea Franzetti

Frontiers in Soil Science

157 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Jul 2026

Application of the Nature Frame concept to ensure the sustainability of agroecosystems and manage Soil Organic Carbon content in agricultural soils

in Soils and Human Health

Jonas Volungevičius
Mykola Kochiieru
Julius Mačiulaitis

Frontiers in Soil Science

doi 10.3389/fsoil.2026.1835012

521 views

373 articles

articles

Advancing climate mitigation in Indian agriculture: a critical review of soil-, water-, and nutrient-based interventions

Effects of Biofertilizers under Varying Irrigation Regimes on Soybean Productivity and Soil Fertility in Arid Agroecosystems

Evaluating soil mesofauna as indicators of soil health across agricultural and forestry systems

Effects of biological soil crusts on soil hydrological processes

Soil Texture Classification and Mapping in Semi-Arid Regions Using Machine Learning and EnMAP Hyperspectral Data

Heavy Metals and Pesticides Toxicity in Agricultural Soils Across a Farming Intensity Gradient in Central Zambia

A multi-domain framework for mapping soil degradation susceptibility in Mediterranean landscapes

Possible fertile island effect influenced by native plants that have differential controls on soil properties in the Atacama Desert

Concentration-dependent effects of atrazine on culturable soil microbial groups and biodegradation in Gerif soil, Sudan

Optimized rice residue management, tillage intensity and nitrogen application enhance soil biological quality and subsequent wheat productivity in rice-wheat system of north-western India

Sustainable soil health enhancement in mine-affected soils: synergistic effects of vetiver grass and biochar on acidity neutralization and selected microbial population enhancement

Development and Evaluation of Biochar Formulated Fertilizers for Climate-Smart Sustainable Crop Production

Nutriseed pack innovation: a sustainable solution to minimize ammonia volatilization across soil types

Cross study reveals ubiquitous bacterial taxa across legume rhizospheres

Grazing of cover crops improves soil nitrogen dynamics in organic vegetable systems with minimal soil health tradeoffs

Integration of geostatistics, multivariate analysis and geographically weighted fuzzy clustering for delineating soil fertility management zones in rice-growing regions of Telangana

Baseline soil health assessment using the Cornell CASH framework in a semi-arid Luvisol of Northwestern Morocco: constraints and management implications

Farmers' and non-farmers' views on European soil health challenges and management practices at regional scale

Interactive effects of polythene mulching and native bioinoculants on groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) productivity and rhizosphere microbial abundance under zero-fertilizer conditions

Mechanisms of freeze-thaw-induced structural degradation in black soil driven by ice lens growth using a phase-field model

Editorial: Recent advances in biochar synthesis for remediation of soil contamination

A Continuous Transition Model for the Soil-Water Characteristic Curve in Structured Semi-Arid Soils: Quantifying Pore Connectivity under Conservation Agriculture

Assessing the ecological quality and reuse potential of bioremediated hydrocarbon-contaminated soils

Application of the Nature Frame concept to ensure the sustainability of agroecosystems and manage Soil Organic Carbon content in agricultural soils