Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM) and Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) images in
1985, 1986, 1993, 1994 and 2001 were used to quantify the land use and land cover …

We present a model for prediction of pedogenic environments and soil properties based on
energy input to the soil system. The model estimates rates of precipitation and net primary …

First of all, I would like to acknowledge Wageningen University for providing me a sandwich
fellowship. In particular I would like to thank my supervisor Prof. Dr. Leo Stroosnijder and co …

Inappropriate land use is one of the main reasons for soil erosion and land degradation.
Vine growing plays an important role in many semiarid regions all over the world as a …

Vine growing plays an important role in many semiarid farming regions all aver the world,
also as a permanent plant cover in terms of preventing erosion, sustainable use of land and …

A land evaluation for agricultural planning in Seoni district was carried out based on soil
survey data within a geographical information system. The soil-based GIS data was …

Estimation of soil organic carbon (SOC) pools and fluxes bears large uncertainties because
SOC stocks vary greatly over geographical space and through time. Although development …

The arid to semi-arid region is characterized by a scarcity of land and water resources,
which threatens the livelihoods of the inhabitants. Rainwater harvesting is an important …

Abstract The Salt Lake Specially Protected Area is a unique ecosystem for both agricultural
activities and natural life in Turkey. In the present study, an attempt was made to develop a …

Legacy soil maps are an important input in digital soil mapping. This paper traces how
reconnaissance soil maps in Wisconsin evolved between the 1880s and the present with …