The origin of the catena concept

The catena concept in soil science comes from the Latin word “catena” which means chain. So it is a chain of soils linked by topography. It...

Soil as component of landscapes and ecosystems

Landscape is a three dimensional section of the Earth’s surface with specific pattern of topography, rocks, soil, water and flora and fauna....

What is soil?

Soil or pedosphere is the thin and fragile skin of the Earth. It is a dynamic natural body that results from the transformation of rocks and...