Precision, particularly in terms of repeatability in particle size analysis (PSA), has recently
resurfaced as an issue due to the increased use of laser PSA for PSA. Because laser …

Soil horizonation has traditionally relied upon morphological description, field sampling, and
laboratory analysis as a means of establishing key diagnostic horizons and features within a …

Soil redoximorphic features (SRFs) have provided scientists and land managers with insight
into relative soil moisture for approximately 60years. The overall objective of this study was …

An increase in drought events associated with rising temperatures indicates that Uganda is
facing a growing challenge from climate variability. Despite these challenges, there is a lack …

Smearing of soil faces during preparation of soil excavation walls for detailed imaging,
analyses, and description tends to be a problem in moist, fine‐texture soils. The artifacts left …

Sap flow gages are used to estimate plant transpiration (an indirect form of soil water loss),
but relatively few studies compare transpiration with other measures of soil water loss. The …

An increase in drought events associated with rising temperatures indicates that Uganda is
facing a growing challenge from climate variability. Despite these challenges, there is a lack …

This chapter provides an introduction to soil description in the field, soil classification, and
soil survey. Understanding and interpreting soils is an iterative process that begins with …

Soil is a substantial resource and displays adaptable physical, chemical, mineralogical,
hydrological and geochemical properties. Particle size is a fundamental analysis procedure …

Site evaluation is needed for virtually all projects related to land use planning or land
management. We present a logical, sequential approach that can be applied to many land …