Soil structure as an indicator of soil functions: A review

• Published in: Geoderma Vol. 314; pp. 122 - 137
• Main Authors: Rabot, E., Wiesmeier, M., Schlüter, S., Vogel, H.-J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.03.2018; Elsevier
• Subjects: adsorption; Aggregate size distribution and stability; bioactive properties; biomass production; Bulk density; carbon sequestration; Continental interfaces, environment; habitats; image analysis; Imaging techniques; mercury; Mercury porosimetry; nutrients; porosity; recycling; Sciences of the Universe; soil organic matter; soil profiles; soil structure; soil types; texture; Visual soil assessment; Water retention curve; SOM; Bulk density; Mercury porosimetry; BD; Aggregate size distribution and stability; MIP; LLWR; Visual soil assessment; Imaging techniques; Water retention curve; DC

Since many processes in soil are highly sensitive to soil structure, this review intends to evaluate the potential of observable soil structural attributes to be used in the assessment of soil functions. We focus on the biomass production, storage and filtering of water, storage and recycling of nut...