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The review aims to identify suitable indicators for assessing soil health in relation to use and management practices.

July 31, 2013Scientia AgricolaOpen Access

Soil health: looking for suitable indicators. What should be considered to assess the effects of use and management on soil health?

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Review identifies physical, chemical, and biological indicators to improve soil health assessment for sustainability.

The review aims to identify suitable indicators for assessing soil health in relation to use and management practices.
Reviewed various physical, chemical, and biological soil properties.
Identified attributes responsive to natural and human-induced changes.
Examined the implications of these indicators for sustainability in production systems.
Physical indicators like soil texture and moisture show slower responses compared to biological indicators.
Biological indicators such as microbial biomass and soil respiration are more responsive to management changes.
An integrative approach using multiple indicator types is recommended for better soil health assessment.

Cardoso et al. (2013) studied this question.

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