Biogenic and physicogenic aggregates: formation pathways, assessment techniques, and influence on soil properties

The soil particles can be gathered through physical and/or chemical processes in association with the biological activity, leading to formation of aggregates. Soil aggregates has several functions soil, increasing macroporosity and water circulation – consequently reducing erosion mechanical resistance root growth, contributing greater fixation plants absorption nutrients, protection intra-aggregate organic matter. were initially classified morphologically terms their [...]