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Soil Management: Sustainable Practices

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Organic matter degradation

Explores the degradation of organic matter, the role of microorganisms, and the formation of humic substances in soils.

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Soil Biology: Fertility and Indicators

Explores the significance of biological fertility indicators in soil health.

Soil Fertility: Functions and Services

Explores soil fertility, functions, services, and their impact on ecosystem support, food production, and climate regulation.

Organic Matter Transformation

Explores organic matter transformation in soil, including humification and decomposition processes.

Organic matter reactivity: Pools, Ageing, and Transformations

Explores the reactivity of organic matter in water systems, including pools, ageing, transformations, and their impact on biogeochemistry.

Soil Composition and Living Organisms

Delves into the composition, properties, and living organisms in soil, highlighting their roles in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.

Regenerative Agriculture: Sustainable Farming Practices

Explores regenerative agriculture, emphasizing sustainable farming practices and the industry's role in promoting environmental stewardship.

Soil Sciences: Living Organisms and Soil Structure

Delves into the functions of living organisms in soil and their impact on soil structure and plant growth.

Soil Science: Organic Matter Properties

Explores the properties of organic matter in soil and its role in trace element retention and soil aggregate stabilization.

Composting: Techniques and Benefits

Explores the benefits and techniques of composting, including ideal ratios and practical processes.

Soil Formation

Covers the process of soil formation, from rock weathering to soil mineral transformation.

Soil Protection and Impact Assessment

Explores impact assessment and soil protection in a gas pipeline project, addressing invasive neophytes and environmental impact studies.

Soil Biogeochemistry: Carbon Cycling and Redox Reactions

Delves into soil's role in the carbon cycle, redox reactions, and climate impact.

Soil Science: Organic Constituents

Explores the organic constituents of soil, including types, sources, and degradation.

Environmental Legislation: Soil Protection and Regulations

Explores soil protection, legislation, and strategies to prevent soil degradation and pollution in Switzerland.

Soil Ecosystem Functions

Explores the functions and services of soil ecosystems, emphasizing their vital role in supporting biodiversity and regulating water and nutrients.

Composting: A Sustainable Practice

Delves into composting benefits, materials, and practical vermicomposting techniques for sustainable soil enrichment.

Environmental Legislation and Soil Protection

Explores environmental legislation, soil contamination, and remediation strategies, emphasizing the importance of protecting soil fertility and public health.