Influence of Land Use Patterns on Soil Physical Quality
A special issue of Agronomy (ISSN 2073-4395). This special issue belongs to the section "Farming Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 177
Special Issue Editor
Interests: soil environmental chemistry; soil ecology; soil microbiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the crucial relationship between land use patterns and soil physical quality, which plays a pivotal role in sustaining agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and overall ecosystem health. Land use practices have a significant impact on various soil physical properties, including structure, texture, compaction, porosity, and water-holding capacity, which ultimately influence soil health and functionality.
This Special Issue aims to bring together contributions of original research articles, reviews, and case studies from different parts of the world on the topic of "Influence of Land Use Patterns on Soil Physical Quality". The scope of this Issue covers a wide range of land use types, including agricultural systems, urban development, forestry, industrial activities, and natural ecosystems.
Potential topics of interest include but are not limited to, assessing the impacts of land use change on soil physical properties, evaluating the effectiveness of conservation practices in mitigating soil degradation, examining the interactions between land management practices and soil physical quality, investigating the role of land use planning in preserving soil health, and exploring innovative approaches for sustainable land use to enhance soil physical quality.
Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex interactions between land use patterns and soil physical quality, with broader implications for sustainable land management, soil conservation, and land-use planning.
Dr. Wei Zhao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- land use patterns
- soil physical quality
- soil health
- land use change
- soil degradation
- conservation practices
- soil conservation
