A researcher has developed a technique that uses digital imaging of soil samples to take some of the guesswork out of wetland identification. A University of Missouri doctoral student has developed a ...

Philosophies of soil classifications : from is to does / S.W. Buol -- How good is our soil classification? / R. Dudal -- Soil classification : past and present / Robert J. Ahrens, Thomas J. Rice, Jr., ...

Areas where landslides are common make hydric soil identification tricky. When it comes to soils, proper identification is key. Identification allows scientists to determine the story behind the soil: ...

Perspective -- Geologic time : The quaternary period ; Archeology ; Estimating geologic time ; Early estimates of geologic time -- Weathering and erosion : Structure of the rocks ; Structure in ...

Scientists classify soil based on factors such as mineral content, texture, drainage capacity, and fertility. Globally, the 7 most common types of soil form the basis of farming and ecosystem balance: ...