Selim Kapur Livres

Soil quality is threatened by many human-induced activities, but can also be improved by good land management. In the relatively short history of mankind on earth, the landscape and soils of the world have been drastically modified from their „natural “ state. Landscapes altered by man's activities are termed „Anthroscapes“ which are inextricably linked to culture and history. The challenges for today's scientists are to devise and implement sustainable land management strategies in order to preserve the land for the benefit of future generations. This book is a valuable compendium of the research experiences so far gained in studies of the context and concept of the „Anthroscape“ and highlights the potential future contributions of such research to sustainable development.

The soil water retention curve, saturated hydraulic conductivity, and unsaturated hydraulic conductivity function are essential soil hydraulic functions and parameters. A thorough understanding of these functions is crucial for effective sustainable soil management, agricultural production, and environmental protection. These parameters form the foundation for solving practical tasks in soil science. The basic soil hydraulic functions are significantly influenced by the soil porous system. Model development progresses from simple concepts to more complex approaches, aligning with the visual realities revealed through soil micromorphology. Quantification of the soil porous system involves classifying soil pores, characterizing their shapes, and estimating the pore size distribution function. When analyzing the hydraulic functions of soil pores, hydrostatics and hydrodynamics laws are applied to classify pore sizes. Notably, submicroscopic pores are so small that they prevent the formation of fluid particles or continuous water flow paths. Understanding these aspects is vital for advancing soil science and enhancing the management of soil resources.