A5080862981- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
- Regional Development and Management Studies
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Soil Geostatistics and Mapping
- Soil and Unsaturated Flow
- Soil Management and Crop Yield
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Soil and Land Suitability Analysis
- Irrigation Practices and Water Management
- Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Plant Ecology and Soil Science
- Hydrology and Sediment Transport Processes
- Soil Moisture and Remote Sensing
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Landslides and related hazards
- Heavy metals in environment
- Agriculture, Soil, Plant Science
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
University of Zagreb
2016-2025
Changes in climate, land use, and management impact the occurrence severity of wildland fires many parts world. This is particularly evident Europe, where ongoing changes use have strongly modified fire patterns over last decades. Although satellite data by European Forest Fire Information System provide large-scale statistics across countries, there still a crucial need to collect summarize in-depth local analysis understanding condition associated challenges Europe. article aims general...
The Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict is a dramatic world event. Apart from the loss of life, present has tremendous impacts on environment, economy, and society. provoked ripple events with implications at global level, especially in energy food. escalation this imposing severe threats to achieving United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) not only countries directly involved but also other countries, developing ones that are more vulnerable economic crisis. In editorial, we...
Soil degradation threatens global food security and environmental sustainability, necessitating effective soil management strategies. This review comprehensively examines the impact of organic amendments on quality productivity across various types climatic conditions. A significant research related to was performed using encompassed data from online search engines for studies published up until 31 December 2023. Despite their heterogeneity use varying methodologies, were narratively...
Excessive application of nitrogen (N) fertilizers in agriculture poses significant environmental risks, notably nitrate leaching into groundwater. This study evaluates soil water dynamics and the transport urea, ammonium, under variable-saturated conditions a long-term experimental field Croatia, Europe. Utilizing HYDRUS-1D HYDRUS-2D models, we simulated flow transformation across six lysimeter-monitored locations over four years (2019–2023), incorporating diverse crop rotations N addition....
This study investigated the impact of conventional ploughing (CT), minimum multitiller tillage (MT), and reduced loosening (RT), with without straw mulch on Fluvisol properties crop yields in Croatia over three years (2019–2021). While conservation practices are well studied arid regions, our addresses unique challenges benefits these humid conditions. Plots treated (2.75 t/ha) showed significant improvements soil physical compared to bare plots. Penetration resistance (PR) decreased under...
This study investigates sustainable soil management strategies for Fluvisol in northwestCroatia, a fertile but degradation-prone soil, by examining how different tillage practices and straw mulch affect health crop productivity. On the Šašinovec experimental farm (University of Zagreb Faculty Agriculture), three (conventional tillage, minimum reduced tillage) with without are compared on physical properties, organic matter yields over growing seasons. The field was set up...
The sustainability of agroecosystems is critical for balancing environmental health with productive crop yields. Sustainable management practices, including rotation and organic amendments, have been identified as strategies to enhance soil health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve long-term agricultural productivity. Carbon cycling plays a pivotal role in maintaining fertility regulating atmospheric CO₂ levels, making it key component climate-smart agriculture....
Soil and water loss in agricultural fields is a global problem. Although studies about soil erosion croplands vineyards exist, the direct comparison between these land uses missing, especially under continental climates Europe. Therefore, it needed to find control measures impacts of land-use management strategies on properties hydrological response. The objective this work estimate compare conventional (water holding capacity—WHC; bulk density—BD; content—SWC; stable aggregates—WSA; mean...
Understanding the importance of grassland management is crucial for predicting effects on forage production, pasture and ecosystem stability. Studies about impact in temperate humid environments soil, erosion aboveground biomass properties are lacking. This study investigates effect different managements—no grazing, moderate grazing heavy grazing—on soil properties, hydrological responses herbage quality an organic farm located Croatia. The results showed that significantly increased...
Intensive agricultural practices increase agrochemical pollution, particularly nitrogen (N) based fertilizers, which present an environmental risk. This study aims to evaluate long-term (2009–2020) data on soil water regime and nitrate dynamics at experimental site fine-textured soils better understand the implications of N management in relation groundwater pollution. The field is located Biđ (eastern Croatia), proximity Sava river. Zero-tension lysimeters were installed six selected...
Abstract In order to mitigate vineyard degradation, we study different soil management obtain the most suitable practices. To effects of water erosion on vineyards, a rainfall experiment (58 mm h -1 for 30 min) was applied Anthrosols in humid conditions assess impact treatment (Tilled, Straw and Grass) season (Spring Summer). Higher bulk density (BD) content (SWC) were Spring period. Also, Tilled Grass noticed higher mean weight diameter (MWD) water-stable aggregates (WSA). Summer, BD, SWC...
Nowadays, when the human impact on environment becomes prominent daily, specific steps are needed to mitigate or halt those changes. By far, agricultural land is most affected by degradation process, leading soil erosion and decreased quality. Sustainable measures find a solution that problem. This study, located in an area northwestern Croatia, gives insight into how different tillage systems (conventional conservation) with addition of manure will affect physicochemical properties,...