RESEARCH NEWS

• Straw Return’s Dual Role in Soil Oxygen Dynamics and N2O Emissions

  Returning crop straw to the soil is a common agricultural practice that can significantly impact soil nitrogen (N) cycling and greenhouse gas emissions. While straw return can improve soil health and fertility, it can also influence nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas.

  Oct 28, 2024
• Straw Mulching Enhances Long-Term Fertilizer Nitrogen Retention in Northeast China

  A recent study published in Soil Biology and Biochemistry highlights the significant role of maize straw mulching and no-till practices in improving nitrogen fertilizer efficiency and long-term nitrogen retention in the black soil region of Northeast China.

  Oct 28, 2024
• Grazing More Beneficial Than Mowing for Grassland Health

  While both grazing and mowing have their roles, the study suggests that grazing may be a more sustainable option for preserving grassland health and biodiversity.

  Sep 19, 2024
• No-Till Corn Straw Return Boosts Soil Carbon Storage

  The study, titled"Microbial necromass contribution to soil carbon storage via community assembly processes, "was published in Science of the Total Environment.

  Sep 19, 2024
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  Research Team's Breakthrough Recognized in Top 10 Nitrogen Cycle Advances of 2023

  The"Top 10 Nitrogen Cycle Advances"highlights the importance of interdisciplinary studies and public environmental awareness in addressing nitrogen cycle challenges.

  Sep 19, 2024
• A S&T Backbone for the Green Great Wall

  A special report has highlighted the critical role played by researchers of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in building Chinas vast network of protective forests, theThree-North Shelterbelts, also known as the"Green Great Wall."For 75 years.

  Sep 13, 2024
• New Insights into Temperate Forests' Response to Extreme Drought

  By understanding the role of ECM fungi in helping trees cope with drought, scientists can develop strategies to promote forest regeneration and positive succession in the face of climate change.

  Sep 13, 2024
• Carbon Monoxide-Driven Microbial Anaerobic Reductive Dechlorination

  Researchers at the Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have made significant progress in understanding how carbon monoxidesupports microbial anaerobic reductive dechlorination.

  Sep 13, 2024
• New Insights on Forest Carbon Sinks and Climate-Smart Forestry

  Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has proposed new perspectives on forest carbon sequestration and climate-smart forestry, addressing critical challenges in mitigating climate change.

  Aug 21, 2024
• Tree Species Evolve Different Strategies To Cope With Light Condition In Forest Understory

  Scientists at the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made a breakthrough in understanding why Korean pine trees struggle to regenerate naturally in certain forests. These broad-leaved Korean pine forests are vital for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and maintaining healthy ecosystems in Northeast China. However, for decades, researchers have puzzled over why Korean pine seedlings often fail to thrive. While past research highlighted the significance of sunlight for these trees, the new study goes a step further by investigating how different components of sunlight, such as specific colors of light and ultraviolet radiation, affect growth of these trees.

  Jul 16, 2024