the aim of this research was to evaluate some soil physical quality indicators using remotely sensed date, gis and geostatistical methods in baft area that is one of the most important centers of agricultural production in kerman province. therefore, soil samples were collected from 0 to 20cm depth of 183 points based on regular sampling pattern (every 250 meters) and soil physical indicators i...

This study aimed at relating the abundance and diversity of invertebrate communities of urban soils to chemical and physical soil characteristics and to identify the taxa most sensitive or tolerant to soil stressors. The invertebrate community of five urban soils in Naples, Italy, was sampled. To assess soil quality invertebrate community indices (Shannon, Simpson, Menhinick and Pielou indices)...

Much remains to be known concerning the complex relationships between specific soil property measurements and overall soil quality. The objective of this study was to advance our understanding of these complex relationships by further developing and applying a systematic method for evaluating the effects of conventional, integrated and organic apple production systems on soil physical, chemical...

The soil health index is an approach for assessing the ecological potential of a soil. The index is based on a physical, chemical, and biological characterization and rating of soil conditions. The approach is flexible, permits comparisons amongst soils with widely different properties and contaminant levels, and it can be adapted to site specific conditions. The rationale and development of th...

Organic manure is considered as a beneficial fertilizer on soil quality and an excellent alternative resource of chemical fertilizer (CF). However, organic manure from intensive farms may have a negative impact on soil quality because of containing some harmful components, such as heavy metal and antibiotics. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of poultry litter (PL) and livest...

Soil quality assessment may be one of the most contentious topics ever debated by the soil science community. Our objective is to examine the history, present status, and potential for using soil quality assessment as a tool to monitor soil physical, chemical, and biological effects of management decisions that may affect soil and water resources. Differences between inherent and dynamic soil q...

Physical properties of soil are good for plant growth is closely related to the management soil, so it will need integrate physical get an overall assessment with making quality index (SPQI). This study aims evaluation and determines using several unit treatments produce various qualities on Groundnut/Arachis hypogeal L. The location research was carried out in a farmer's garden Cimaung Village...