Approaches to quantifying soil quality are outlined. The components of soil quality are
reviewed. Soil physical factors contributing to soil quality include water holding capacity …

Soil quality includes assessment of a variety of soil properties and processes as they relate
to the ability of soil to function effectively as a component of a healthy ecosystem. A …

The term soil quality is often used to describe the ability to support crop growth, maintain the
resource base, and protect the environment. Soil quality is difficult to measure because it is a …

Soil health is a term synonymous with soil quality. It refers to the chemical, biological, and
physical characteristics that influence a soil's ability to function sustainably and to satisfy the …

Increasing population pressure and rapid urbanization have put added pressure on land for
higher food production per unit area for ensuring food security, which has led to intensive …

Evolution of the soil quality concept and its relationship to soil fertility and health are
discussed. A framework for evaluating soil quality is also presented. Soil quality assessment …

For humankind, soil is the esence of life and health. As with air and water, human life could
not be sustained without the soil because it is the source of most of our food. The economic …

Concerns regarding progressive soil degradation and the long-term sustainability of current
agricultural practices have lead to the study and assessment of soil quality (Karlen et al …

Although soil quality can be simply defined as a soil's “fitness for use”, it is in reality a
complex concept and significantly more challenging in its assessent than air or water quality …

Soil health is the capacity of soil to function as a vital living system, within ecosystem and
land-use boundaries, to sustain plant and animal productivity, maintain or enhance water …