
Yiran Zhu
Soil & Agricultural Studies
From Earth to Mars
The Impacts of BSCs on Vegetation in Artificial Sand Fixation Under Shallow Water Tables
This research, conducted at the SDRES of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, focuses on desertified soils in the Shapotou Desert, providing essential insights for effective anti-desertification strategies.
A Comparative Study of Intercropping Practices in China and the United States
This study, undertaken at Brown's Environmental Leadership Labs, explores intercropping techniques observed on coastal farms in Massachusetts as well as in Haining, China.
Bio-dynamic and Indigenous Farming
During my time in my hometown of Qingyuan, I became fascinated by our traditional Manchu farming techniques, such as the cultivation of forest-grown ginseng. Later, I also delved into bio-dynamic farming practices at Yellow Rock Academy in Taizhou, where I led seminars on non-intrusive agriculture for 8 students.