Soil Science: Introduction and Functions

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Delves into soil's role in the carbon cycle, redox reactions, and climate impact.

Examines soil as a fragile and limited asset, emphasizing global degradation processes and the importance of sustainable land use.

Explores soil diversity, composition, properties, and transport mechanisms.

Delves into the functions of living organisms in soil and their impact on soil structure and plant growth.

Explores the degradation of organic matter, the role of microorganisms, and the formation of humic substances in soils.

Explores the organic constituents of soil, including types, sources, and degradation.

Explores soil fertility in the Swiss context, covering indicators, measurements, nutrient assimilation, and crop yield limitations.

Explores the significance of biological fertility indicators in soil health.

Delves into catchment hydrology, emphasizing soil structure's influence on environmental dynamics.

Covers elemental ecology, nitrogen deposition impacts on tree growth, and experimental insights into nitrogen flows in grasslands.