A5041511971- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Soil Management and Crop Yield
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Water resources management and optimization
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Forest Management and Policy
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Soil Geostatistics and Mapping
- Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Oil Palm Production and Sustainability
International Institute for Sustainability
2018-2023
Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
2022-2023
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
2018-2022
Consideration of soil quality indicators is fundamental for understanding and managing ecosystems. Despite the evidence regarding importance provision local global ecosystem services, such as water regulation carbon sequestration, remains an under‐investigated undermined aspect environment. Here we evaluate to what extent are taken into account in restoration. We focused on Brazilian Atlantic Forest, a highly fragmented biome biodiversity hotspot. conducted systematic literature review...
Adequate management of biomass residues generated by agricultural and food industry can reduce their negative impacts on the environment. The alternative use for waste is production biogas. Biomass feedstock intended as a substrate biogas plants may include energy crops, bio-waste, products animal plant origin organic from production. This study reviews potential selected agri-food in terms Poland. most common used substrates Poland are maize silage, slurry, distillery waste. It important...
Soil ecosystem service (SES) approaches evidence the importance of soil for human well-being, contribute to improving dialogue between science and decision-making encourage translation scientific results into public policies. Herein, through systematic review, we assess state art SES in tropical regions. Through this 41 publications were identified; while most these studies considered SES, a lack consistent framework define was apparent. Most measured natural capital processes, only three...
Soybean (Glycine max L.) is one of the most important crops grown globally. Biochar has been proposed as an alternative to aid sustainable soybean production. However, comprehensive studies that include both economic aspects production and biochar are scarce. Poland, with economy largely based on agriculture, interesting case investigate cost-effectiveness using in We show use at rates 40, 60 80 t/ha unprofitable compared a traditional soil amendment, such NPK fertilization. The breakeven...
The Brazilian Atlantic Forest has undergone adverse land-use change due to deforestation for urbanization and agriculture. Numerous restoration initiatives have been taken restore its ecosystem services. Deforested areas restored through active intervention or natural regeneration. Understanding the impact of those different reforestation approaches on soil quality should provide important scientific practical conclusions increasing forest cover in biome. However, studies evaluating planting...
Restoring forest ecosystems to reverse soil degradation is critical maintain environmental quality, and agricultural productivity, biodiversity conservation, provide valuable ecosystem services. Yet the impacts of restoration on quality remain under‐investigated. Here we aim address a key knowledge gap: how does affect recovery in tropical temperate regions? We conducted global meta‐analysis compare physical, chemical, biological properties between restoring forests reference...
Abstract Ecosystem Services Valuation is an important tool for dialogue in the decision-making process and to highlight society’s dependence on biosphere well-being. Soil primary source of ecosystem services such as production food regulating climate, however methodological alternatives valuing soil remain poorly studied. The aim this paper demonstrate methodical aspects valuation, with special attention within agricultural context. We introduce frameworks specific services. Then, we present...
Ecosystem restoration strategies vary widely in the techniques applied and ecological contexts. We conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate how success varies across socio-ecological contexts, taxonomic groups biomes. Restoration is quantified as percentage of each metric value attained site compared reference systems. show that different for plants, animals, soils indicators. Abundance easier restore than carbon stocks, which are species diversity. However, abundance may be poor indicator...
Abstract Pasturelands, often degraded, represent most of the converted lands globally. Here we present results from a field experiment in Brazil where tested impact different soil enhancers on quality and productivity three tropical forages grasses: Brachiaria (Syn. Urochloa) brizantha cv. Marandu, BRS Piatã, Paiaguás. Soil included: biochar - carbon-rich product biomass pyrolysis, moinha, local charcoal residue, traditional fertiliser containing nitrogen, phosphorus potassium, lime forage...