Soil condition classification using infrared spectroscopy: A proposition for assessment of soil condition along a tropical forest-cropland chronosequence

• Published in: Geoderma Vol. 143; no. 1; pp. 73 - 84
• Main Authors: Awiti, Alex O., Walsh, Markus G., Shepherd, Keith D., Kinyamario, Jenesio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.01.2008
• Subjects: Case definition; Chronosequence; Infrared spectroscopy; Probabilistic risk-based assessment; Soil condition class; Tropical rainforest; Africa, Sahara Desert; Africa; Infrared spectroscopy; Chronosequence; Soil condition class; Probabilistic risk-based assessment; Case definition; Tropical rainforest

Soil fertility depletion in smallholder agricultural systems in sub-Saharan Africa presents a formidable challenge both for food production and environmental sustainability. A critical constraint to managing soils in sub-Saharan Africa is poor targeting of soil management interventions. This is part...