Human-induced transformation of chernozems in the Central Russian Upland: a role of benchmark and nearly-benchmark soils in assessing

• Published in: Geoderma Regional Vol. 41; p. e00971
• Main Authors: Chendev, Yu.G., Smirnova, M.A., Gennadiev, A.N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2025
• Subjects: Forest-steppe chernozems; Organic carbon stocks; Soil bulk density; Soil carbonates; Soil conservation; Soil monitoring; Forest-steppe chernozems; Soil monitoring; Soil carbonates; Soil bulk density; Organic carbon stocks; Soil conservation

Evaluating the human-induced transformation of chernozems — the most fertile soils in the world — requires the presence of undisturbed benchmark soils for comparison. Traditionally, such benchmarks are found within protected areas. However, given the near-total agricultural development of the cherno...