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Research article
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28 Sep 2017
Research article |
| 28 Sep 2017
Physical soil quality indicators for monitoring British soils
Ron Corstanje
Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute, School of Water, Energy and
Environment (SWEE), Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
Theresa G. Mercer
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Cranfield Institute for Resilient Futures, School of Water, Energy
and Environment (SWEE), Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
Jane R. Rickson
Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute, School of Water, Energy and
Environment (SWEE), Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
Lynda K. Deeks
Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute, School of Water, Energy and
Environment (SWEE), Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
Paul Newell-Price
ADAS Gleadthorpe, Meden Vale, Mansfield, Notts., NG20 9PF, UK
Ian Holman
Cranfield Water Science Institute, School of Water, Energy and
Environment (SWEE), Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
Cedric Kechavarsi
Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, University of
Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1PZ, UK
Toby W. Waine
Cranfield Soil and Agrifood Institute, School of Water, Energy and
Environment (SWEE), Cranfield University, Bedfordshire, MK43 0AL, UK
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Short summary
This research assessed whether physical soil properties can be used to indicate the quality of British soils in terms of their delivery of ecosystem goods and services. A prioritised list of physical
soil quality indicators(SQIs) were tested for robustness, spatial and temporal variability, and expected rate of change. Seven SQIs were selected: soil packing density, water retention characteristics, aggregate stability, rate of soil erosion, soil depth, soil structure and soil sealing.
This research assessed whether physical soil properties can be used to indicate the quality of...
