Sentences with phrase «as soil moisture»

Generally, NUE increases as soil moisture increases and decreases as N applied increases, Gauer et al. (1992), Campbell et al. (1993).

Model simulations reveal similar heatwaves may be amplified by up to 8 °C in the future as soil moisture becomes less able to suppress maximum temperatures.

As soil moisture declines in drought the energy flux balance shifts to more sensible heat.

Not exact matches

The moisture in the soil and the nutrients it held aided the germination and growth process, first as a sapling, and then, to a full plant, till it attained maturity and brought forth a harvest thus witnessing to the miraculous outworking of the power of God.

Second, as soils become more compact more rain runs off, soil erosion accelerates, less water is absorbed into the soil and soil moisture for crops diminishes.

I like this system because the plastic dome traps the moisture inside... keeping the air and soil humid and damp as well as heated.

Sustainable coffee agrosystems frequently rely on fallen leaves from their shade trees as well as the application of coffee skins and other organic matter for soil moisture retention and fertilization, providing another means in which these farms can contribute to carbon sequestration.

Any material (such as straw, plastic, or newspaper) applied over the soil surface to retard weed growth, conserve moisture, and maintain a uniform temperature.

Organic matter content is usually higher in organically - managed soils, indicating higher fertility and stability of organic soils as well as moisture retention capacity, which reduce the risk of erosion and desertification.

They absorb odor, moisture, and chemicals such as formaldehyde, ammonia, and benzene that can build up in your cloth diaper pail as soiled diapers are stored.

Soil composting reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, helps soil retain moisture, reduces the amount of greenhouse gases produced in landfills and even serves as an educational tool for children about recycling and conservatSoil composting reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, helps soil retain moisture, reduces the amount of greenhouse gases produced in landfills and even serves as an educational tool for children about recycling and conservatsoil retain moisture, reduces the amount of greenhouse gases produced in landfills and even serves as an educational tool for children about recycling and conservation.

The Mesonet system will collect measurements such as temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, surface pressure, soil moisture, soil temperature, solar radiation, and precipitation amounts for rainfall and snow accumulation.

The indirect effects of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels, such as changes in soil moisture and plant structure, can have a bigger impact on ecosystems than previously thought.

Career - centered efforts At Vandenberg, the pioneers of the mission, such as Tom Schmugge, a retired NASA engineer who first came up with the idea of a soil moisture mission, and other scientists who have dedicated their lives to the mission, erupted with cheers, hugs and handshakes.

Besides home - energy monitoring, the only apps Guinard could name as currently in play are shoplifting security for stores and soil - moisture monitoring for plant - care services.

In the tightly sealed structure, scientists adjust soil moisture and water tension as well as air temperature and humidity to mimic the conditions that rice would face during droughts.

«Our results highlight the importance of the interactive effects of vegetation type, temperature and moisture in determining of the response of soil decomposition to climate change,» says lead author Julia Bradley - Cook, who conducted the study as part of her doctorate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Dartmouth and who is now a Congressional Science Fellow.

The certainty of the forecasts is particularly important as warming leads to shifts from temperate to subtropical drylands, which leads to changes in precipitation and soil moisture, which in turn has profound effects on ecological services, provided to humanity, including the viability of certain temperate agricultural systems.

He and his colleagues drove mining vehicles into the desert to collect soil samples just a few weeks after the storm, and then returned again in 2016 and 2017 to track changes as the moisture dissipated.

We also need research on the effect of diverse planting dates on yield, especially as it relates to soil moisture and temperature.»

Competition weakens trees, as they contend for soil moisture, nutrients, and sunlight.

«This results in soils that can't hold as much moisture, and that in turn interferes with seed germination and the ability of some species» plantlets to survive.»

Scientists report in today's Nature that carbon dioxide speeds the formation of tiny clumps of soil that act as bulwarks against erosion — and possibly as miniature storehouses for moisture and nutrients.

But separating out the effects of soil condition, such as moisture and acidity, has been difficult.

A site may become more or less hospitable to the spores as temperatures, moisture levels and soil ecology change.

In their upcoming second Ecological Restoration publication titled «Resurgence of Native Plants After Removal of Amur honeysuckle from Bender Mountain Preserve,» Conover and Sisson reveal the lengths to which honeysuckle alters habitats by decreasing light availability and depleting soil moisture and nutrients, as well as by possibly releasing toxic chemicals that prevent other plant species from growing in the vicinity.

This can be an important difference as plants only «see» chloride in the soil moisture.

The Soil Moisture Active and Passive mission, which measures soil moisture levels globally, would launch as early as 2Soil Moisture Active and Passive mission, which measures soil moisture levels globally, would launch as early Moisture Active and Passive mission, which measures soil moisture levels globally, would launch as early as 2soil moisture levels globally, would launch as early moisture levels globally, would launch as early as 2013.

Overall, the antioxidant content increased and fat content of the beans decreased during the dry season as temperatures rose and soil moisture dropped.

Like a sponge pressed against a countertop, the soil compresses as the moisture is squeezed out.

Rather than focusing just on lower rainfall, the team measured three types of drought as they affect Jordan: rainfall decrease, agricultural soil moisture loss and declines in freshwater streams.

Nevertheless, Steven Running, chair of a NASA earth science advisory committee meeting, was pleased both with the funding request, as well as with a year that had seen the launch of three major missions: the Global Precipitation Measurement mission, joint with the Japanese Space Agency; the Orbiting Carbon Observatory - 2 mission; and the Soil Moisture Active Passive mission, which just launched on 31 January.

Steven Running, chair of a NASA earth science advisory committee meeting, was pleased both with the request, as well as with a year that had seen the launch of three major missions: the Global Precipitation Measurement mission, joint with the Japanese Space Agency; the Orbiting Carbon Observatory - 2 mission; and the Soil Moisture Active Passive mission, which just launched on 31 January.

After that, they could be recycled as plastic mulch or chopped and used to improve soil quality and help retain moisture.

Gentine's team is the first to isolate the response of vegetation from the global warming total complex response, which includes such variables for the water cycle as evapotranspiration (the water evaporated from the surface, both from plants and bare soil) soil moisture, and runoff.

Plant drought - tolerant species in years with strong El Niño forecasts, particularly during Pacific Decadal Oscillation warm phase; plant trees that require sufficient water during establishment in La Niña years and during Pacific Decadal Oscillation cool phases Focus planting more in spring as fall planting becomes more difficult with reduced soil moisture and test different planting timings as springs shift earlier

But even under ideal temperature and moisture conditions, productivity gains will be dependent on local site conditions, such as where there are sufficient soil nutrients or where stand density is low and little competition exists for available resources (Ford et al. 2016).

A: Eric Holthaus Meteorologist Slate: As far as North America is concerned, soil moisture is expected to decrease virtually everywhere except the high Canadian Arctic and Alaska over the next several decadeAs far as North America is concerned, soil moisture is expected to decrease virtually everywhere except the high Canadian Arctic and Alaska over the next several decadeas North America is concerned, soil moisture is expected to decrease virtually everywhere except the high Canadian Arctic and Alaska over the next several decades.

As follows, the problem for Kansas: Warmer winters are bad news for the wheat farmers» requirement for freezing temperatures to grow winter wheat, and during summer, warmer days rob Kansas of precious soil moisture, drying out valuable wheat crop.

The net outcome depends on exactly how much each factor changes, as well as on the amount of moisture in the soil.

If you plan on using Spaths as a ground cover the plants will need somewhat shady conditions planted in a rich soil that holds some moisture... but does not stay wet!

To control weeds and conserve soil moisture, mulch the growing area with approximately three inches (8 cm) of hardwood mulch or shredded leaves, continually adding more mulch as needed.

These community run farms use a technique known as Analog forestry, which imitates the native biodiversity of the region's flora and fauna, by planting in the shade of tree canopies to assist in replenishing the nutrition and moisture of the soil.

They wondered why the consistency and color of the soil changed as they dug and why the moisture content was higher deeper down.

Minor problems such as holes in drywall or cracked window glass are not an issue, but more serious matters such as frayed wiring, a leaky roof, excessive moisture, asbestos insulation, signs of decay or contaminated soil can cause a home to be rejected if corrections are not made.

On top of the six points outlined above, there is the simple case that public funds should not be used to maintain the profitability of defunct coal power stations — but rather to accelerate the deployment of dispatchable renewables and the establishment of native coppice forestry for charcoal to be sequestered in farmland where it acts as a soil fertilizer and soil moisture regulator.

Chief environmental factors include meteorological parameters such as temperature, precipitation, wind velocity, and available sunlight, and edaphic factors such as soil nutrients, soil moisture, soil granularity and compaction, as well as topographic factors.

The post also points out soil moisture as a key factor affecting carbon uptake in grasslands.

The Haughley experiment, started in 1939, although using a different rotational system and includes crops as well, does have the longest running data on soil properties including soil carbon, moisture and temperature.

Methods such as accurate water measurement and soil moisture monitoring, laser - leveling fields, using conservation tillage to retain soil moisture, switching to low energy precision application sprinklers, lining canals, and employing subsurface drip irrigation where possible could save upwards of 40 percent of agriculture's water use while improving crop yields and saving energy.