The geoecology of the limestone and shale areas in Samar, Philippines

Contributed by Dr. Ian A. Navarrete Humboldt Fellow Soil Science of Tropical and Subtropical Ecosystems Buesgen Institute University of Gött...

Ethnopedology: the study of local soil knowledge

“There is a need to integrate science and local knowledge. Both are vital and can be brought together only by participation” emphasized Prof...

Methane emission from rice fields

Methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are the end products of carbon decomposition in rice fields and other wetlands. Methane, a major gree...

Soil degradation in the Philippines

Soil degradation is a severe global problem of modern times. About 6 million hectares of agricultural land worldwide become unproductive ev...

Is soil science in an upswing?

In many countries, soil science has been traditionally associated with agriculture because of the major function of soil as a medium for pla...

Functions of soil

Soil is not dirt. It is a vital life-support system for human survival. Below are the major functions of soil: a) Production function. Soil ...

Soil science is a natural science

Soil science or pedology ( pedo is Greek for ground or soil) is a scientific discipline at the meeting point of physical, biological, geolo...