Soil Quality Indicators; Their Correlation and Role in Enhancing Agricultural Productivity

Sholeye, Abisola Regina; Ojuederie, Omena Bernard; Babalola, Olubukola Oluranti

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-50672-8_15

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“…Soil indicators play a critical role in determining soil quality. They are selected based on their significance for soil functions, potential determinants of soil quality, and their impact on ecosystem services [60]. Soil quality and health indicators are mainly about how they help us understand how ecosystems work and how they combine physical, chemical and biological elements, how sensitive they are to management and climate changes, and how useful they are to farmers, producers, environmentalists and policymakers [23].…”

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“…Soil quality indicators can be divided into three main categories: biological indicators, chemical indicators, and physical indicators. These indicators provide a visual representation of the alteration that occurs in the soil as a result of anthropogenic processes [60]. Although the chemical and physical soil quality indicators are typically employed, soil biological indicators have proven to be more responsive (due to their rapid response to environmental changes) and are therefore superior soil quality indicators [52].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[75]. Chemical processes carried out in the soil have an effect on the microbiological processes that take place in the soil; such as the cycling of nutrients, water availability, supply and retention, carbon storage and supply all of which strongly affect biological activities [60].…”

Section: Chemical Indicatorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Soil Quality Indicators: A Comprehensive Review

Sharma,

Lishika,

Shubham

et al. 2023

IJPSS

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Soil health is a critical determinant of ecosystem sustainability and agricultural productivity. This review article examines the significance of soil indicators, microbial community dynamics, soil enzymes, and their relationship with essential soil properties, including organic carbon content, bulk density, soil penetration resistance, water holding capacity, temperature, and pH. Traditional agricultural practices, such as conventional tillage, have been shown to significantly alter soil structure and physical properties. Bulk density, a key parameter, is used to gauge the compaction and porosity of soil, which directly influences water and nutrient transfer, as well as aeration. Conservation tillage practices, including the incorporation of crop residues into the soil, play a pivotal role in reducing bulk density. Soil temperature is a significant factor influencing the physical, chemical, and biological processes in soil, ultimately impacting plant growth. Soil pH, often referred to as the 'master soil variable,' has a far-reaching impact on various biological, chemical, and physical characteristics within the soil. It significantly influences biogeochemical processes and the activity of enzymes involved in the degradation of organic materials. Alterations in soil pH can directly affect microbial activity, microbial diversity, and the efficiency of enzyme-driven processes. This comprehensive review synthesizes the current knowledge of these biological indicators, emphasizing their interconnections and implications for soil health and sustainable land management practices. Understanding the multifaceted relationships between these indicators is crucial for the development of effective strategies to enhance soil health and ecosystem resilience.

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Section: Soil Quality Indicatorsmentioning

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Lishika,

Shubham

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IJPSS

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“…Organic matterrich soils typically have better physical soil characteristics, such as a greater capacity to retain water, which can be a measure to prevent soil erosion. Instead, natural lands tend to have higher aggregate stability than other lands with anthropogenic activities [55].…”

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Digital Ecosystem Model for GIAHS: The Barroso Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral System

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Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) territories are highly relevant to achieving sustainable lifestyles with human subsistence in balance with the ecosystem. The Barroso agro-sylvo-pastoral system is a clear example of this alignment between existing society, nature and natural resources, the environment, landscapes, and contextual heritage. Moreover, the sustainable use of existing natural resources, excellent environmental conditions, and breath-taking untouched landscapes represent a truly relevant factor towards the development of a region economy that is still greatly influenced by an engraved cultural, patrimonial, and agricultural heritage. Given the GIAHS classification attributed to that territory, the need arises to guarantee the existing environmental conditions. This context will allow the maintenance of the GIAHS classification, ensuring the quality of life in the region and stimulating its socio-economic development and overall sustainability. The present article describes a proposal for a digital ecosystem model aimed at the Barroso GIAHS, composed of four main functional hubs that actively interact with each other: smart environment, smart government, smart economy, and smart people. Based on wireless sensor networks, IoT, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and other technological solutions, this solution will allow real-time control of the territory’s environmental conditions and develop more efficient and well-supported management and governance.

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“…Some indicators, including mineral composition, texture, and depth are static since they are inherent soil properties. In contrast, other indicators such as pH, salinity, sodicity, and organic matter content, are highly dynamic since they are manageable soil properties (Sholeye et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

Soil Quality Evaluation Using GIS Techniques: A Case Study of North Nile Delta, Egypt.

Hussein

2023

Annals of Agricultural Science, Moshtohor

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The present work aimed at using GIS spatial analysis tools to map soil quality (SQ) of the cultivated lands for sustainable agricultural development. The study covers an area of about 2306.43 km 2 in the north Nile Delta of Egypt (31°08' 38" to 31° 36' 15.53" N and 31°01' 16.67" to 31° 54' 40.37" E). Thirty-two surface soil samples (0 -30 cm) were collected and analyzed for their chemical and physical properties. Within GIS platform, raster layers for SQ indicators were generated using the inverse distance weight (IDW) technique. They were normalized using fuzzy membership functions, and finally the fuzzified layers were integrated using the geometric mean algorithm to develop the SQ maps. Results revealed that soils of very high and high qualities covered nearly 32% of the total area. Soils of moderate quality occupied 18% of the total area, while soils of very low and low qualities occupied 37% of the total area. To improve soil quality status, it is recommended to cultivate salt-tolerant crops, apply leaching fraction, and construct sufficient drainage systems, adopt organic and gypsum application, and operate tillage using appropriate equipment at proper time. The proposed model would help in decision making for sustainable agronomic practices in the studied area.

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Soil Quality Indicators; Their Correlation and Role in Enhancing Agricultural Productivity

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References 47 publications

Soil Quality Indicators: A Comprehensive Review

Soil Quality Indicators: A Comprehensive Review

Digital Ecosystem Model for GIAHS: The Barroso Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral System

Soil Quality Evaluation Using GIS Techniques: A Case Study of North Nile Delta, Egypt.

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