In light of the environmental challenges ahead, resilience of the most abundant field crop
production systems must be improved to guarantee yield stability with more efficient use of …

Theories and models used in soil hydrological sciences rely on the knowledge of the
spatially and temporally variable soil hydraulic properties, ie the water retention and …

Different physical and chemical properties of biochar, which is made out of a variety of
biomass materials, can impact water movement through amended soil. The objective of this …

An improved understanding of the impact of tillage systems on soil hydraulic properties is
necessary to conserve and manage soil water under a changing climate. The objective of …

The use of winter cover crops (WCC) such as hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) and cereal rye
(Secale cereale L.), in a corn (Zea mays L.)–soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] rotation …

Soil hydraulic properties are subject to temporal changes as a response to both tillage and
natural impact factors. As the temporal and spatial variability might exceed cultivation …

The enhancement of infiltration capacity in the presence of vegetation is well documented in
arid ecosystems where it can significantly impact the water balance and vegetation spatial …

Soil physical quality (SPQ) is assessed by comparing values of “indicator” soil properties (eg
bulk density, air capacity) to “ideal ranges” established in the literature. These ideal ranges …

Saturated hydraulic conductivity (K) is a key property for evaluating soil water movement and
quality. Most studies on spatial variability of K have been performed soil at a field or smaller …

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning basic soil physics
and its application to environment, soil health, water quality and productivity, this book …