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Yi, Yong Min, and Kijune Sung. "Soil quality assessment of remediated soils." Korean Ecological Engineering Society 9, no. 1 (2022): 11–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.33214/kees.2022.9.1.11.

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Since the use of the remediated soil is undetermined, the quality of the soil should be appropriately evaluated according to its future use. In this study, we developed a soil quality assessment method that can be applied to soils after the remediation process. Soil quality was assessed based on soils that require productivity for use in agricultural fields and landscaping in uncontaminated, contaminated, and remediated cases using soil washing, landfarming, and thermal desorption. The results showed that the quality of soil washing treated deteriorated the most compared to landfarming and the

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Wander, Michelle M., Gerald L. Walter, Todd M. Nissen, German A. Bollero, Susan S. Andrews, and Deborah A. Cavanaugh‐Grant. "Soil Quality." Agronomy Journal 94, no. 1 (2002): 23–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2002.2300.

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Thakur, Nishant, and Rakesh Sharma. "Soil Quality." International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 8, no. 06 (2019): 2920–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.806.351.

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Wander, Michelle M., Gerald L. Walter, Todd M. Nissen, German A. Bollero, Susan S. Andrews, and Deborah A. Cavanaugh-Grant. "Soil Quality." Agronomy Journal 94, no. 1 (2002): 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2002.0023.

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Janků, Jaroslava, Markéta Kosánová, Josef Kozák, et al. "Using of soil quality indicators to assess their production and ecological functions." Soil and Water Research 17, No. 1 (2022): 45–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.17221/146/2021-swr.

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The project dealt with an evaluation of the soil quality in the Central Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic. The relevant attributes and characteristics were found regarding the soils in this selected area. Based on the data from soil probes, climate characteristics, soil production function and data on the land use, the characteristics, known as soil quality indicators, were selected. Then the soils were sorted into groups which indicated their suitability for the best land use and planning. The characteristics of the soils that contributed the most to the ecosystem services provided by thi

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Gunadasa, H. K. S. G., and P. I. Yapa. "Soil Chemical Quality and Forest Dieback." International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 6, no. 1 (2015): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.7763/ijesd.2015.v6.551.

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Pandey, Rohit, Shubhanjali Kori, Anand Dinesh Jejal, et al. "Soil Quality: A Critical Review." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 13, no. 11 (2023): 4501–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i113630.

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From plot to national scales, sampling, analysis, and visual inspection of soil are common methods used to evaluate its condition and potential for use. However, due to the complexity and site-specificity of soils, the legacy impacts of past land use, and trade-offs across ecosystem services, selecting relevant soil parameters and interpreting measurements are not simple tasks. Here, we go over the definition, methods of assessment, and choices and interpretations of indicators for soil quality and related concepts. Assessing soil condition and potential usage involves a range of methods, from

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Sohor, Andrii, Andrii Brydun, and Anton Buha. "WEB CARTOGRAPHY OF SOIL QUALITY IN LVIV REGION." Technical Sciences and Technologies, no. 3(29) (2022): 169–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.25140/2411-5363-2022-3(29)-169-177.

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A web map of soil pollution in Lviv region was developed.To create the web map of soil quality in Lvivregion, we used a very convenient and popular platform “ArcGIS Online”. For our case, Excel tables were developed: soil samples from the places of pollution by industrial enterprises and landfills provided by the Department of Instrumental and Laboratory Control of the State Ecological Inspectorate in Lviv region; content analyses of labile forms of salts of heavy metals in soil samples; observations on the quality of agricultural soils in Lviv region.

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De, Parijat, Shovik Deb, Dibyendu Deb, et al. "Soil quality under different land uses in eastern India: Evaluation by using soil indicators and quality index." PLOS ONE 17, no. 9 (2022): e0275062. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0275062.

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Indian soils are inherently poor in quality due to the warm climate and erosion. Conversion of land uses like forests to croplands and faulty management practices in croplands further cause soil degradation. This study aimed to understand the extent of these impacts in a small representative part of eastern India, covering Himalayan terai and nearing alluvial plains. Soils were collected from (i) forests, (ii) croplands (under agricultural practices for more than 50–60 years) and (iii) converted lands (converted from forests to croplands or tea gardens over the past 15–20 years). Different soi

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Bedolla-Rivera, Héctor Iván, María de la Luz Xochilt Negrete-Rodríguez, Francisco Paúl Gámez-Vázquez, Dioselina Álvarez-Bernal, and Eloy Conde-Barajas. "Analyzing the Impact of Intensive Agriculture on Soil Quality: A Systematic Review and Global Meta-Analysis of Quality Indexes." Agronomy 13, no. 8 (2023): 2166. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13082166.

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As the global population grows, the demand for food increases and puts a strain on food production systems and agricultural productivity, causing soil degradation. Soil quality indexes (SQIs) have been developed to maintain and improve soil quality. However, due to the variety of soils and SQIs, analyzing and comparing results has historically been difficult. Therefore, in this study, we carried out a systematic review with meta-analysis focused on soil quality studies of agricultural soils under intensive agriculture using the unified weighted additive SQI methodology (SQIU). Sixty-five obser

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Ramagya, Kushwaha, and jaggi Guleria Shivani. "Soil Quality Assessment in Dehradun District." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH CULTURE SOCIETY 06, no. 03 (2022): 110–13. https://doi.org/10.2017/IJRCS/202203020.

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Soil harbours mixture of various organic and inorganic nutrients which supports the land plants but the multifarious activities of human pollutes it. The physicochemical study of soil parameters is important for plant growth and soil management. The present work is thus attempted to evaluate physico chemical parameters of soil samples to assess its quality. Four representative samples in triplicate were obtained and analyzed for its colour, texture, moisture content, organic carbon content, TDS, pH, EC, Ca+2, Mg+2, Cl-. Results show that most of soils were little alkaline having pH ranged from

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Liebig, Mark A., and John W. Doran. "Evaluation of farmers' perceptions of soil quality indicators." American Journal of Alternative Agriculture 14, no. 1 (1999): 11–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0889189300007967.

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AbstractUnderstanding farmers' knowledge of soil quality and health is essential to ensure transfer of appropriate technology for on-farm assessments. The objective of this study was to evaluate farmers' knowledge of soil quality by comparing their perceptions of soil conditions for “good” and “problem” soils on their farms with values of soil quality indicators as determined by established assessment protocol. Twenty-four conventional and organic farmers throughout eastern Nebraska were paired within regions of similar climate, topography, and soil type and their perceptions of soil quality i

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Oliveira, Sofia S., Joana Pereira, Paulo Santos, and Ruth Pereira. "Assessing Soil Quality in Schoolyards." American Biology Teacher 83, no. 5 (2021): 331–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/abt.2021.83.5.331.

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Soil provides innumerable valuable ecosystem services, such as the production of food and the direct support of wildlife, by ensuring the availability of adequate habitat. However, unsustainable human activities are resulting in degradation of soils worldwide. Hence, it is of utmost importance to raise awareness about this often-overlooked environmental issue. This article presents an inquiry-based activity that challenges students to assess the ecological quality of soil in the surroundings of their classroom. Plus, students and teachers are invited to become citizen scientists by sharing the

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Birkás, Márta, Anthony Dexter, Tibor Kalmár, and László Bottlik. "Soil quality — soil condition — production stability." Cereal Research Communications 34, no. 1 (2006): 135–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/crc.34.2006.1.34.

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Dexter, A. R. "Soil physical quality." Soil and Tillage Research 79, no. 2 (2004): 129–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2004.07.001.

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Duiker, Sjoerd W. "Managing Soil Quality." Journal of Environmental Quality 35, no. 2 (2006): 690–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/jeq2005.0024br.

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Gallandt, Eric. "Improving Soil Quality:." Journal of Crop Production 2, no. 1 (1999): 95–121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j144v02n01_06.

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Dexter, A. R. "Soil physical quality." Geoderma 120, no. 3-4 (2004): 201–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2003.09.004.

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Dexter, A. R. "Soil physical quality." Geoderma 120, no. 3-4 (2004): 227–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2003.09.006.

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Conde-Barajas, Eloy, María de la Luz Xochilt Negrete-Rodríguez, Dioselina Álvarez-Bernal, et al. "Corn Cultivation and Its Relationship with Soil Quality: A Focus on Soil Quality Index Methodologies." Land 14, no. 4 (2025): 861. https://doi.org/10.3390/land14040861.

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Corn is a globally important crop, requiring extensive soils and intensive practices to meet the growing human and animal consumption demand. However, intensive agriculture has caused soil deterioration and fertility loss. In response, the Mexican government established the National Soil Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture (ENASAS, acronym in Spanish) to ensure food security and maintain soil fertility. This study develops “Soil Quality Indexes” (SQI) to monitor soil quality under corn cultivation using four methodologies (additive (SQIa), weighted (SQIw), unified weighted (SQIu), and Nemoro

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Corstanje, Ron, Theresa G. Mercer, Jane R. Rickson, et al. "Physical soil quality indicators for monitoring British soils." Solid Earth 8, no. 5 (2017): 1003–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/se-8-1003-2017.

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Abstract. Soil condition or quality determines its ability to deliver a range of functions that support ecosystem services, human health and wellbeing. The increasing policy imperative to implement successful soil monitoring programmes has resulted in the demand for reliable soil quality indicators (SQIs) for physical, biological and chemical soil properties. The selection of these indicators needs to ensure that they are sensitive and responsive to pressure and change, e.g. they change across space and time in relation to natural perturbations and land management practices. Using a logical si

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Masto, R. E., S. Sheik, G. Nehru, V. A. Selvi, J. George, and L. C. Ram. "Environmental soil quality index and indicators for a coal mining soil." Solid Earth Discussions 7, no. 1 (2015): 617–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/sed-7-617-2015.

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Abstract. Assessment of soil quality is one of the key parameters for evaluation of environmental contamination in the mining ecosystem. To investigate the effect of coal mining on soil quality, opencast and underground mining sites were selected in the Raniganj Coafield area, India. The physical, chemical, biological parameters, heavy metals, and PAHs contents of the soils were evaluated. Soil dehydrogenase (+79%) and fluorescein (+32%) activities were significantly higher in underground mine (UGM) soil, whereas peroxidase activity (+57%) was higher in opencast mine (OCM) soil. Content of As,

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Percival, Glynn C., Sean Graham, and Emma Franklin. "The Influence of Soil Decompaction and Amendments on Soil Quality." Arboriculture & Urban Forestry 49, no. 4 (2023): 179–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2023.012.

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Abstract Urban soil is often compacted during anthropogenic activities, which presents a challenging substrate for tree growth. Two techniques for decompacting soils (air spading and vertical mulching) were evaluated alone and in combination with the soil amendment biochar and/or a woodchip mulch. Effects on soil quality (bulk density, organic matter, vegetation ground cover, cotton strip degradation, root dry mass, and earthworm counts) were monitored over 5 years. A combined treatment of air spading, biochar, and a woodchip mulch layer proved optimal in improving the soil quality of a heavil

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Cruz-Ruíz, A., E. Cruz-Ruíz, R. Vaca, P. Del Aguila, and J. Lugo. "Effects of pumice mining on soil quality." Solid Earth 7, no. 1 (2016): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/se-7-1-2016.

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Abstract. Mexico is the world's fourth most important maize producer; hence, there is a need to maintain soil quality for sustainable production in the upcoming years. Pumice mining is a superficial operation that modifies large areas in central Mexico. The main aim was to assess the present state of agricultural soils differing in elapsed time since pumice mining (0–15 years) in a representative area of the Calimaya region in the State of Mexico. The study sites in 0, 1, 4, 10, and 15 year old reclaimed soils were compared with an adjacent undisturbed site. Our results indicate that gravimetr

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Cruz-Ruíz, A., E. Cruz-Ruíz, R. Vaca, P. Del Aguila, and J. Lugo. "Effects of pumice mining on soil quality." Solid Earth Discussions 7, no. 2 (2015): 1375–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/sed-7-1375-2015.

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Abstract. México is the worl's fourth most important maize producer; hence, there is a need to maintain soil quality for a sustainable production in the upcoming years. Pumice mining, a superficial operation, modifies large areas in Central Mexico. The main aim was to assess the present state of agricultural soils differing in elapsed-time since pumice mining (0–15 years), in a representative area of the Calimaya region in the State of Mexico. The study sites in 0, 1, 4, 10 and 15 year-old reclaimed soils were compared with adjacent undisturbed site. Our results indicate that soil organic carb

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VERITY, G. E., and D. W. ANDERSON. "SOIL EROSION EFFECTS ON SOIL QUALITY AND YIELD." Canadian Journal of Soil Science 70, no. 3 (1990): 471–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjss90-046.

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This study examines the cumulative effect of erosion on soil properties that are important to productivity, and estimates the effect of erosion on grain yields. Experiments were located in central Saskatchewan on Dark Brown soils of the Weyburn Association. The relationship between yields and relative distance down eroded hillslopes was described best by a third-order polynominal equation. Grain yields were lowest on the upper slopes and increased steadily through mid-slopes to maximum values that were often double the upper slope yield on the lower or foot slope, then decreased again in the m

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Dai, Fuqiang, Zhiqiang Lv, and Gangcai Liu. "Assessing Soil Quality for Sustainable Cropland Management Based on Factor Analysis and Fuzzy Sets: A Case Study in the Lhasa River Valley, Tibetan Plateau." Sustainability 10, no. 10 (2018): 3477. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10103477.

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Ecologically fragile cropland soils and intensive agricultural production are characteristic of the valley area of the Tibetan Plateau. A systematic assessment of soil quality is necessary and important for improving sustainable cropland management in this area. This study aims to establish a minimum data set (MDS) for soil quality assessment and generate an integrated soil quality index for sustainable cropland management in the Tibetan Plateau. Soil samples were collected from the 0–20 cm depths of agricultural land in the middle and lower reaches of the Lhasa River. These samples were analy

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S., Rajendiran, Vassanda Coumar M., Dotaniya M. L., et al. "Spatial Variability in Soil Fertility and Quality and its Influence on Crop Yield of Tribal Dominated Dhar District of Central India." Environment and Ecology 42, no. 4C (2024): 1977–85. https://doi.org/10.60151/envec/tvfy4372.

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The objective was to assess the soil fertility and quality status and its influence on crop yield in tribal area of central India. Soil samples and yield data were collected from 780 farmers’ fields across the region and analyzed. Soil quality index was calculated adopting a simple minimum dataset of indicators including intrinsic and dynamic soil properties. Further for comparison across the region, relative soil quality index (RSQI) and relative crop yield (RY) parameters were calculated. Soils in the region mostly had clayey (30.8%) and sandy loam (27.4%) texture with neutral to alkaline pH

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Bedolla-Rivera, Héctor Iván, María de la Luz Xochilt Negrete-Rodríguez, Francisco Paúl Gámez-Vázquez, Dioselina Álvarez-Bernal, and Eloy Conde-Barajas. "Comparison of methodolgies of soil quality indices (SQI) for sodic soil." Revista Internacional de Contaminación Ambiental 38 (August 16, 2022): 317–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.20937/rica.54449.

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Soil degradation and the use of urban biosolid wastes to soil restoration have an economic, social-environmental and health impact. Therefore, there is interest worldwide in the use and comparison of methodologies to establish soil quality indexes (SQIs) based on physical, chemical, and biological indicators of soils. Considering that more than 60% of the territory in the Bajío region of Mexico in the State of Guanajuato is affected by some type of soil degradation, three methodologies for the establishment of SQIs—additive, weighted and unified weighted indexes—were compared in this study to

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Gao, Jun, Hui Xiao Wang, Hai Jun Liu, Jian Yin, and Xuan Zhao. "Effects of Reclaimed Water Irrigation upon Soil Quality." Advanced Materials Research 610-613 (December 2012): 3022–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.610-613.3022.

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To analyze reclaimed water irrigation effects upon soil quality, including indicators of secondary salinization and heavy metal accumulation, a field experiment in the typical reclaimed water irrigated area (Xin-he irrigated area, Tongzhou District) was carried out in this study. The treated soils for sampling and analyzing were irrigated with reclaimed water and well water. Soil heavy metal contents were determined by ICP-AES, while those of soil salt ions were determined by DX 600. Results show that, reclaimed water irrigated soil has a significant increase in salt ion contents than well irr

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Ha, Khuong Manh, Pham Thi Thom, and Nguyen Tuan Khoi. "Analysis of Topsoil Quality Changes Across Soil Groups in Vietnam." Asian Soil Research Journal 8, no. 4 (2024): 95–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/asrj/2024/v8i4165.

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This study systematically investigates the changes in topsoil quality across various soil groups in Vietnam over a 13-year period, spanning from 2004 to 2017. The primary objective is to evaluate key soil quality indicators, including pH, organic matter (OM), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P2O5), potassium (K2O), and cation exchange capacity (CEC), to assess the health, fertility, and sustainability of these soils in response to agricultural practices and environmental factors. The findings reveal significant alterations in soil parameters across the diverse soil groups studied, which include alluv

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Todorova, Elena, and Miglena Zhiyanski. "Study on soil quality in different functional zones of Sofia region." One Ecosystem 8 (March 15, 2023): e101381. https://doi.org/10.3897/oneeco.8.e101381.

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The present study deals with examining the condition of urban soils and their potential to deliver soil-related regulating ecosystem services concerning the level of anthropogenic pressure in different functional zones of Sofia, Bulgaria. Analyses of data for selected characteristics of superficial 0-10 cm soil layer of urban soils were performed. Soils were sampled from 30 experimental plots within a geo-referred network covering urban and peri-urban territories. The concentrations of heavy metals Cu, Zn, Pb and Fe were analysed to determine the level of pollution, while soil pH, cation-excha

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Chitra, K., and G. B. Kamala. "Evaluation Of Soil Quality And Heavy Metal Contaminants In Agricultural Soils." Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology 23, no. 10 (2021): 267–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.51201/jusst/21/10737.

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Agriculture is an important and significant sector in all the countries. Soil serves as a natural medium for the growth of the plants. Agricultural soil should be periodically tested for the improvement of crops. Soil physicochemical properties indicates the soil nutrient content and characteristics. The physicochemical parameters and heavy metal contamination in different agricultural soils of Coimbatore were analyzed. Soil samples were collected at the depth of 15 cm from five agricultural field. Soil samples were analyzed for physicochemical parameters and heavy metal contamination in the l

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Joseph, Biju. "Assessment and GIS Mapping of Soil Quality Indicators of Agroecological Unit 9 of Kerala, India." International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 35, no. 18 (2023): 1922–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i183474.

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Context: The agroecological unit 9 (AEU 9) in Alappuzha district of Kerala represents the south central laterites. The soils are acidic, gravelly, having low activity clay, often underlain by plinthite with low water and nutrient retention capacity. Assessment of soil quality indicators and mapping of resources and soil fertility status is essential for planning and development activities. Aims: Soil quality assessment was made by collecting observations on physical, chemical and biological indicators, soil quality index was computed and generated maps using GIS. Study Design: Surv

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Sepehya, Swapana, Dixit Mehta, Anil Kumar, Rakesh Sharma, Deepa Sharma, and Ankita Sharma. "Concept and Assessment Methodology of Soil Quality: A Review." International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 36, no. 5 (2024): 164–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i54513.

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Soil analysis is commonly used to gauge its quality and suitability for diverse purposes from local to national evaluations. However, the complexity of soils, their site-specific traits, past land use impacts, and balancing ecosystem benefits pose significant challenges in identifying relevant parameters and interpreting measurements. This manuscript comprehensively reviews and examines the concept and assessment methodologies of soil quality. It is evaluated to learn about the effects of management practices on soil function. Sustainability of agriculture system is inwardly linked to maintena

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Lal, Rattan. "Restoring Soil Quality to Mitigate Soil Degradation." Sustainability 7, no. 5 (2015): 5875–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su7055875.

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Eswaran, Hari, Russell Almaraz, Paul Reich, and Pandi Zdruli. "Soil Quality and Soil Productivity in Africa." Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 10, no. 4 (1997): 75–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j064v10n04_07.

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Wander, Michelle M., and Laurie E. Drinkwater. "Fostering soil stewardship through soil quality assessment." Applied Soil Ecology 15, no. 1 (2000): 61–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0929-1393(00)00072-x.

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Conacher, Arthur. "Book REview: Soil quality and soil erosion." Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment 24, no. 2 (2000): 303–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/030913330002400217.

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Adeyolanu, O. D., G. A. Oluwatosin, A. O. Denton, A. O. Adelana, K. S. Are, and J. A. Adediran. "Quality Assessment and Suitability Evaluation of Soils under Tuber-based Cropping System in Katsina Ala Local Government Area, Benue State, Nigeria." Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 24, no. 8 (2020): 1341–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v24i8.6.

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Crop yields together with economic and social benefits of farming depend in part on land management and soil quality. Soil management and cropping systems have long-term effects on agronomic and environmental functions. This study aimed at assessing soils under yam-based cropping systems for quality and suitability so as to enhance sustainable production. The study was carried out in Katsina Ala local government area of Benue state where yam is a major crop. Sixteen modal profile were dug, described for characterization and suitability evaluation. Ten cluster locations were selected and twenty

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Stork, Nigel E., and Paul Eggleton. "Invertebrates as determinants and indicators of soil quality." American Journal of Alternative Agriculture 7, no. 1-2 (1992): 38–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0889189300004446.

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AbstractInvertebrates are an integral part of soils and are important in determining the suitability of soils for the sustainable production of healthy crops or trees. We discuss the importance of the soil invertebrate fauna in relation to terrestrial habitats and global biodiversity as we understand it. We describe the role of the main invertebrate groups in soils, including earthworms, termites, springtails, and nematodes, and how they determine soil quality. Practical problems in dealing with the invertebrate fauna include sampling, taxonomy and availability of biological information on spe

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Kurmanbayev, A. A., K. K. Mussayeva, and Sh G. Yermek. "Soil biological activity and its indicators in soil quality monitoring: mini - review." Pochvovedenie i agrokhimiya, no. 3 (October 15, 2023): 99–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.51886/1999-740x_2023_3_99.

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The presented mini-review shows a systematic picture of the biological activity of soils in its connection with physical and chemical properties, and, ultimately, with soil fertility and crop yields. The biological activity of soils is due to the lifetime activity of soil biota, mainly microbiota and root systems of plants, as well as the action of soil enzymes. It has been shown that individual BAP tests can be used as simple and accessible biological fertility indices BFI.

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Błońska, Ewa, and Kazimierz Januszek. "Usability of enzyme activity in estimation of forest soil quality." Folia Forestalia Polonica, Series A - Forestry 55(1) (March 1, 2013): 18–26. https://doi.org/10.2478/ffp-2013-0003.

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Taking into account the progressive degradation of soils it is important to assess their quality. Soil quality depends on a large number of physical, chemical, biological and biochemical properties. In the publications available, there are presented three approaches regarding the use of soil properties to estimate soil quality: (1) the use of individual properties, (2) the use of simple indexes and (3) the use of complex indexes derived from combinations of different properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate the possibility to use enzymes as indicators of forest soil quality. Ex

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Carvalho, Juliana Vanir De Souza, Eduardo De Sá Mendonça, Newton La Scala, César Reis, Efrain Lázaro Reis, and Carlos E. G. R. Schaefer. "CO2-C losses and carbon quality of selected Maritime Antarctic soils." Antarctic Science 25, no. 1 (2012): 11–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0954102012000648.

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AbstractPolar Regions are the most important soil carbon reservoirs on Earth. Monitoring soil carbon storage in a changing global climate context may indicate possible effects of climate change on terrestrial environments. In this regard, we need to understand the dynamics of soil organic matter in relation to its chemical characteristics. We evaluated the influence of chemical characteristics of humic substances on the process of soil organic matter mineralization in selected Maritime Antarctic soils. A laboratory assay was carried out with soils from five locations from King George Island. W

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Asensio, Verónica, S. D. Guala, Flora A. Vega, and Emma F. Covelo. "A soil quality index for reclaimed mine soils." Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 32, no. 10 (2013): 2240–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/etc.2315.

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Cedeño, Kathleen. "Soil Quality of a Rice Organic Farm in Langkong, M'lang, Cotabato." Southeastern Philippines Journal of Research and Development 24, no. 1 (2019): 35–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.53899/spjrd.v24i1.11.

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Soil quality is crucial to global food production security. However, research data on soil quality, which is vital to enhancing soil fertility and crop yield, is limited particularly on the soil in the rice fields located in Langkong, Mlang, Cotabato. This study aims to assess the soil quality of one of the organic rice farms in said area. Soil samples were collected in thirty-one (31) paddies for two sampling periods: thirty (30) days after harvest and thirty (30) days after rice transplanting. Eight (8) soil indicators representing soil physicochemical characteristics were measured from 0-15

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Olatunde, K. A., T. Towolawi, I. Kolawole, et al. "Soil quality and metal distribution around stone quarries within Abeokuta, Southwest, Nigeria." Ife Journal of Science 23, no. 2 (2021): 53–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ijs.v23i2.6.

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Quarrying activities are explored to extract a variety of materials deposited underneath the earth surface. These activities however can potentially impact negatively on soil quality and cause elemental pollution. This study assessed soil quality and distribution of metals in soils around four quarrying sites (PAPA, S&D, TCity and Mile 8) within Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Thirty six topsoil samples were collected at distances from quarry gates in September 2019 and analyzed using standard methods. Soil quality and metal concentrations were compared with reference and standards and the

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Rosen, Carl J., and David E. Birong. "Soil Quality Factors Affecting Garlic Production." HortScience 32, no. 3 (1997): 445D—445. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.32.3.445d.

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Recent demand for high-quality garlic (Allium sativum L.) has prompted an interest in growing garlic as an alternative crop in the Upper Midwest. The overall objective of this study was to determine the effects of various amendments on garlic growth and selected soil quality indices in two contrasting soils. Garlic (Rocambole type) was planted in the fall of 1995 on a Kandota sandy loam (5% organic matter) and a Spartan loamy sand (1.5% organic matter). Three treatments replicated three times were tested: 1) a nonamended control, 2) manure compost, and 3) fertilizer application based on a soil

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Mini V. and Akshay Raj. "Effect of Different Factors on the Soil Quality of Typic Ustipsamments of State Kerala, in India." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 14, no. 1 (2024): 712–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13886.

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Aims: Assessment of soil quality of selected panchayaths of sandy plains (Typic Ustipsamments ) of Kerala based on various soil attributes and to work out soil quality index (SQI). Study Design: A study was conducted in the selected panchayaths of sandy plains of Kerala (AEU 3) and 100 representative georeferenced surface soil samples were collected from various land uses. These soil samples were characterized for important physical, chemical, and biological properties. Place and Duration of Study: Onattukara Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kayamkulam between April 2021 and

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Nahirniak, S. V., T. A. Dontsova, A. V. Lapinsky, M. V. Tereshkov, and R. C. Singh. "Soil and soil breathing remote monitoring: A short review." Biosystems Diversity 28, no. 4 (2020): 350–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.15421/012044.

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The efficiency of agricultural use of soils depends directly on their quality indicators, which include an extended set of characteristics: from data of the environmental situation to the component composition of the soil air. Therefore, for a more complete survey of agricultural land in order to determine their qualitative indicators and subsequent application, it is necessary to carry out comprehensive monitoring while simultaneously studying the characteristics of soils and their air composition. The article is devoted to the literature analysis on the remote monitoring of soils and soil ai

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