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Soil Science: Water in Soil

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Interactions sol-atmosphère: Hydrological Cycle

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Water Potential in Soil: Concepts and Applications

Explains water potential in soil, suction in unsaturated soil, and their importance in water quality modeling.

Soil Water Potential: Concepts and Expressions

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Environmental Legislation and Soil Protection

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Soil-Atmosphere Interactions

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Soil Science: Water Dynamics

Explores water dynamics in soil, covering infiltration, precipitation, and groundwater flow.

Soil Water Content and Suction

Explores soil water content, hysteresis effect, and soil moisture characteristic curves.

Soil Science Fundamentals

Explores soil physical properties, types, and classifications, emphasizing porosity and drainage.

Soil Science: Introduction and Functions

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Soil Water Stock Estimation and Management

Covers the estimation of soil water stock and irrigation management.

Soil Fertility: Functions and Services

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Infiltration: Subsurface Flow Dynamics

Explores subsurface flow dynamics, covering infiltration processes, Darcy's law, and the Green-Ampt method.

Steady Flow through Unsaturated Zone

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Water for Irrigation

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Soil Science: Air Composition, Aeration, and Water Content

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Soil Fertility: Swiss Context

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Hydraulic Head Determination

Explains hydraulic head determination using piezometers and tensiometers in saturated and unsaturated zones.