Properties of Soils Which Influence Soil Erosion

The Influence of Soil Properties on the Wind Erosion Rate at Different Regions of Kerman Province

Wind erosion is known as one of the most important land degradation aspects, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Soil properties, by affecting soil erodibility, can control the wind erosion rate. The aim of this study was to attribute the soil physical and chemical properties to the wind erosion rate for the purpose of determining the most important property. To this aim, wind erosion r...

Effects of potato–grain rotations on soil erosion, carbon dynamics and properties of rangeland sandy soils

The potential for wind erosion in South Central Colorado is greatest in the spring, especially after harvesting of crops such as potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) that leave small amounts of crop residue in the surface after harvest. Therefore it is important to implement best management practices that reduce potential wind erosion and that we understand how cropping systems are impacting soil eros...

Soil property effects on wind erosion of organic soils

Histosols (also known as organic soils, mucks, or peats) are soils that are dominated by organic matter (OM > 20%) in half or more of the upper 80 cm. Forty two states have a total of 21 million ha of Histosols in the United States. These soils, when intensively cropped, are subject to wind erosion resulting in loss of crop productivity and degradation of soil, air, and water quality. Estimatin...

Influence of Soil Properties on the Toxicity of Metal-polluted Soils: Comparison of Different Bioassay Methods

Arsenic Concentrations in Florida Surface Soils: Influence of Soil Type and Properties

through the food chain via uptake from contaminated soils may adversely affect human health (Arnt et al., Background As concentrations in soils are important for defining 1997). While the regulations governing As contaminawhether a soil is polluted. Arsenic concentrations in 441 taxonomically tion in waters are well defined, the regulatory cleanup and geographically representative surface soils...