Soil pore structure and its research methods: A review

• Published in: Soil and water research Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 1 - 24
• Main Authors: Wang, Nannan, Zhang, Tibin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Prague Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) 01.01.2024; Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
• Subjects: Computed tomography; Freeze-thaw; Groundwater pollution; Hydraulic properties; image analysis; influencing factors; network model; Nutrient loss; Nutrients; Plant roots; Pollution control; Pores; Research methodology; Research methods; Root development; Soil nutrients; Soil pollution; Soil properties; Soil structure; Soil water movement

Soil pore is an important part of soil structure. According to the causes of formation, soil pores can be divided into biological pores formed by animal movement and plant root development and non-biological pores formed by dry-wet and freeze-thaw alternation or artificial tillage. The soil pore str...