Soil Science (SSC)

Section Information

Soil Science focuses on the study of soil as a natural resource, including its formation, classification, physical and chemical properties, biological activity, and role in ecosystems. The field supports sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, land management, and climate resilience.

Current research includes soil fertility, nutrient cycling, soil microbiology, carbon sequestration, soil degradation, and land restoration. Advances in remote sensing, molecular biology, precision agriculture, and geospatial analysis are improving soil monitoring and management strategies.

This section publishes field studies, laboratory investigations, modeling research, environmental assessments, and review articles related to soil processes and sustainable land use.

Scope

Soil Physics

Soil structure and texture analysis
Water retention and movement
Soil compaction and porosity
Heat and mass transfer in soils

Soil Chemistry

Nutrient availability and cycling
Soil pH and buffering capacity
Organic matter dynamics
Contaminant behavior in soils

Soil Biology and Microbiology

Soil microbial communities
Rhizosphere interactions
Decomposition and nutrient transformation
Soil biodiversity studies

Soil Fertility and Crop Nutrition

Fertilizer management
Plant–soil nutrient interactions
Precision nutrient application
Sustainable fertilization strategies

Soil Conservation and Land Management

Soil erosion control
Land degradation assessment
Reclamation and restoration practices
Sustainable land use planning

Soil and Climate Interactions

Carbon sequestration in soils
Greenhouse gas emissions from soils
Soil responses to climate change
Soil–water–climate modeling

Soil Mapping and Monitoring

Digital soil mapping
Geospatial soil analysis
Remote sensing applications
Long-term soil monitoring systems

Editorial Board

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Papers Published

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