Xinyi Zhang

Freeze–thaw cycles alter soil pore-size distribution and enhance soil water accumulation under no–tillage on the Loess Plateau

No-tillage (NT) has frequently been reported to increase the risk of soil compaction while enhancing soil water content. In cold regions, freeze-thaw cycles (FTC) strongly influence soil structure and hydrothermal regimes. However, it remains unclear whether FTC can effectively i...