We have developed a general formulation for stereological analysis of particle distributions
which is applicable to any particle size or size distribution (not limited to log-normal …

Vertisols constitute one of the unique soil orders, with distinct characteristics including self-
mulching, swelling and shrinking, cracking, and pothole formation; and excessive surface …

Long-term fertilization practices generally improve soil aggregation through associated
increases in organic matter over time. However, the influence of organic versus inorganic …

We propose a small set of fundamental geometric measures which provide a quantitative
description of crack patterns at the soil surface including their dynamics. These measures …

The geometry of pore space in soil is considered to be the key in understanding transport of
water, gas and solute. However, a quantitative and explicit characterization, by means of a …

Desiccation cracking in drying soil is a common natural phenomenon, and it significantly
impacts the soil's mechanical and hydraulic behavior. In this study, experimental desiccation …

Limitations of traditional measurement methods have impeded progress in understanding
the role of soil aggregation in protecting soil organic carbon (SOC) from decomposition by …

Soil shrinkage curve represents a decrease of total porosity or an increase of bulk density
with water loss. However, our knowledge of the dynamics of pores and their geometry during …

Micromorphology is the study of in situ soil samples. Methods used in micromorphology are
described: description of soil macrostructure, preparation of thin sections, submicroscopic …

Morphological characteristics of macropores in forest soil profiles were investigated at
Hitachi Ohta Experimental Watershed in Japan. Nine individual profiles at different locations …