Coastal saline soil aggregate formation and salt distribution are affected by straw and nitrogen application: A 4-year field study

• Published in: Soil & tillage research Vol. 198; p. 104535
• Main Authors: Xie, Wenjun, Chen, Qingfeng, Wu, Lanfang, Yang, Hongjun, Xu, Jikun, Zhang, Yanpeng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2020
• Subjects: Aggregate formation and stability; aggregate stability; calcium; coasts; corn; fertilizer rates; field experimentation; growing season; microaggregates; nitrogen; Saline soil; saline soils; salinity; soil organic carbon; soil restoration; soil salinity; Straw and N application; wheat; wheat straw; CS; LM; AR; SOC; Straw and N application; DOC; SM; MWD; MI; Aggregate formation and stability; Saline soil

[Display omitted] •Straw and N application increased saline soil aggregate formation and stability.•Soluble Na+ and Ca2+ contents were significantly higher in soils with poor structure.•Saline soil aggregate formation affected soluble salt distribution and salinity.•Sufficient N supply played an imp...