This book offers an introduction to the soils of Aotearoa New Zealand, structured according
to the New Zealand soil classification system. Starting with an overview of the importance …

A profound grasp of the quantitative spatial heterogeneity and distribution of the soil
physicochemical attributes is crucial in understanding agricultural landscapes for ensuring …

We present a comprehensive study on the presence of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in
the topsoil and subsoil of Brunei-Muara District in Brunei Darussalam. Descriptive statistics …

Abstract A soil map (1: 50,000 scale) was recently produced in Sardinia (Italy) using a cost-
effective GIS approach. In this study we aimed to verify, in two pilot areas and by means of …

Soils form a major component of the natural system and their functions underpin many key
ecosystem goods and services. The fundamental importance of soils in the environment …

Ethnopedology has significantly contributed to understanding local perceptions of soil, and
its uses and management, and has complemented technical (scientific) surveys. This study …

Rice cultivation widely distributed in Southeast Asia on gently slo** coastal plains with
different toposequences and elevation. These toposequences, slope differences primarily …

This handbook is designed to be used by farmers, land managers, agencies and service
providers to provide land management options as part of farm property management plans …

The Si-available (Siap) content in the soil of paddy fields is decreasing, so it will affect
decreasing the productivity of paddy fields. Soil type maps can be used to estimate the …

Soil health assessments aim to quantify soil health status using indicators linked to
ecosystem services such as yield, nutrient cycling, water cycling, or carbon storage. Many …