Fuqiang Li

Varied Mulching Practices Modulate Soil Hydrothermal-Nutrient Regimes and Root Yield of Indigowoad Root in an Oasis

Water scarcity and plastic film pollution increasingly threaten the sustainable production of Indigowoad Root (Isatis tinctoria L.) in semi-arid regions. However, the mechanisms by which different mulching practices under flat planting regulate soil hydrothermal conditions, nutri...

Interactive Effects of Planting Density and Nitrogen Rate on Maize Root Architecture, Soil Nitrogen Cycling, and Water and Nitrogen Use Efficiencies

Optimizing planting density and nitrogen (N) application is essential for sustaining maize yield while reducing water use and N inputs. However, their interactive effects on belowground root development and the soil N environment remain poorly understood. A two-year field experim...