About this Research Topic
The black soil region, characterized by its deep, fertile, and dark-colored soil, is located predominantly within the temperate and cold-temperate zones, particularly in Eastern Europe and Asia. Internationally recognized for agricultural potential, the region’s fertile soil makes it crucial for global food security and the agricultural economy. However, increasing extreme hydrological events driven by climate change and human activities pose potential risks such as regional warming, land degradation, and desertification. Additionally, the growth of the global population further strains the grain production capacities of black soil areas. Therefore, it becomes imperative to delve into the changes in climate, soil eco-environment, and vegetation within these regions and comprehend the underlying causations.
The objective of this Research Topic is to examine the shifts in climate, soil eco-environment, and vegetation within the black soil regions and illuminate their underlying mechanisms. This endeavor will enhance our understanding of ecological health, sustainability, and climate in these areas. The insights from this research will shape sustainable development strategies, inform policy formulation for the black soil regions, and contribute to global stability and sustainable development.
With these goals, we welcome both empirical and conceptual contributions exploring themes including, but not limited to:
• Climatic change within the black soil area
• Soil processes and nutrient cycling during disasters
• Dynamic alterations in vegetation patterns
• Agricultural ecosystem functions
• Monitoring and evaluation of black soil quality
• Black soil degradation and resistance approaches
• Climate change’s implications for nutrient cycling
The objective of this Research Topic is to examine the shifts in climate, soil eco-environment, and vegetation within the black soil regions and illuminate their underlying mechanisms. This endeavor will enhance our understanding of ecological health, sustainability, and climate in these areas. The insights from this research will shape sustainable development strategies, inform policy formulation for the black soil regions, and contribute to global stability and sustainable development.
With these goals, we welcome both empirical and conceptual contributions exploring themes including, but not limited to:
• Climatic change within the black soil area
• Soil processes and nutrient cycling during disasters
• Dynamic alterations in vegetation patterns
• Agricultural ecosystem functions
• Monitoring and evaluation of black soil quality
• Black soil degradation and resistance approaches
• Climate change’s implications for nutrient cycling
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