Soil compaction not only reduces available pore volume in which fluids are stored, but it
alters the arrangement of soil constituents and pore geometry, thereby adversely impacting …

Soil structure development can be described with tensile and shear processes as well as the
further stabilization of interparticle bonds by hydraulic, chemical, biological, and …

Many aggregation processes in the soil occur at smaller scales due to mechanisms different
from those on larger scales. In this regard, rheometry proved to be a suitable method to …

Soil water repellency (SWR) is a growing problem in arid and semiarid regions with non-
saline water limitations. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential of different …

Due to the need of securing food production for a growing world population, modern
agriculture enhances the risk of land degradation. Thus, knowledge of biological, chemical …

Abstract Archaeological Dark Earths (ADE) are anthropogenic soils with high fertility and
excellent physical conditions due to high soil organic carbon (SOC) content. However …

The deposition of organic matter (OM), which is known for its high potential water repellency,
on biopore walls can enhance preferential flow through these pores. In this study, OM …

Soil wettability and water repellency are important physical properties which greatly affect
soil-water relations. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of polyacrylamide …

Accurate prediction of the hydraulic conductivity of soils is crucial, eg, to evaluate pollutant
transport and design the disposal of radioactive waste. Previous investigations have focused …

It is generally accepted that water is deeply involved in the structures and functions of DNA
and proteins. For polysaccharides, however, the role of water remains poorly understood …