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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 171-176 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science |
| Volume | 187 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Apr 2024 |
Abstract
Whether soil structure should be viewed mostly as a system of pores or a set of aggregates is a question soil scientists keep debating in the literature, but it is unclear whether the wider soil science community is also divided. In a quick survey among mainly German soil scientists of all career levels and sub-disciplines, most participants agreed that both pores and aggregates are important to describe soil structure. The debate can nevertheless be fruitful if it is led more efficiently, avoiding generalisations, misunderstandings and potential emotional barriers.
Keywords
- aggregate perspective, debate, holistic, pore perspective, soil functions, soil structure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Soil Science
- Agricultural and Biological Sciences(all)
- Plant Science
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In: Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, Vol. 187, No. 2, 02.04.2024, p. 171-176.
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