Soil Ecosystem FunctionsExplores the functions and services of soil ecosystems, emphasizing their vital role in supporting biodiversity and regulating water and nutrients.
Soil Fertility: Swiss ContextExplores soil fertility in the Swiss context, covering indicators, measurements, nutrient assimilation, and crop yield limitations.
Organic matter degradationExplores the composition and decomposition of organic matter in soils, highlighting the crucial role of microorganisms and the formation of humus.
Organic matter degradationExplores the degradation of organic matter, the role of microorganisms, and the formation of humic substances in soils.
Soil Science: Fragile AssetExamines soil as a fragile and limited asset, emphasizing global degradation processes and the importance of sustainable land use.
Soil Science: IntroductionIntroduces the study of soils, emphasizing their non-renewable nature and limited availability worldwide.
Soil Phases: Solid, Liquid, GasExplores the properties of solid, liquid, and gaseous phases in soil, including water behavior and key concepts like capillarity and surface tension.