Stony soils, characterised by a considerable presence of rock fragments embedded within the soil matrix, exhibit complex hydraulic behaviours that differentiate them from fine-textured counterparts.

Soil hydraulic properties are important for irrigation scheduling and proper land-use planning. Field capacity, permanent wilting point and infiltration rate are the three vital hydraulic properties ...

While most dirt appears alike, there are significant differences when you take a closer look. It can be very important to ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan 30 (Reuters) - As extreme weather and human activity degrade the world's arable land, scientists and developers are looking at new and largely unproven methods to save soil for ...

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(Beyond Pesticides, July 23, 2024) In analyzing the interactions between neonicotinoid pesticides (NNPs) and microplastics (MPs), a recent study in The Science of The Total Environment finds that ...

Federal officials are standing by their decision to skip soil testing after cleanup crews remove debris from properties destroyed in the L.A. wildfires. The decision comes amid a torrent of criticism ...