Formación del Suelo y Porosidad

The percentage of pore space (empty spaces) in the soil, occupied by water and air.

Soil pores are categorized into large, medium, small, and microscopic. Large pores allow for water drainage and aeration, while small pores help water reach deeper layers, and microscopic pores store water.

This includes both particle density and apparent density. Particle density is density of soil solids (without voids). Apparent density is the density of the entire soil (solids and voids/pores).

The amount of water present in a soil, measured in terms of both the dry and wet mass.

Density of the solid particles in the soil, without considering the pore spaces.

The density of the entire soil including solids, air and water.

The part of the soil volume occupied by air and water. Depends on the soil's texture and structure.

The amount of water in soil expressed relative to the soil's dry weight or its total weight ( wet weight).

Names used to classify soil based on similar mixtures of mineral particles.

Sedimentation (allowing soil to settle in liquid) and touch (feel) are two ways to determine soil texture.

Soil separates are grouped into 12 textural classes to present analysis results.

SoilFER aims to enhance agricultural soil quality in Honduras, using remote sensing and various methods in areas with limited water resources.

SoilFER aims to improve soil fertility, optimize fertilizer use, and promote agricultural sustainability.

Soil analysis, digital mapping technologies, and predictive models are aspects of SoilFER's methodology.

A cooperation mechanism for all stakeholders involved in soil matters.

Texture is primarily influenced by the parent material, porosity and density, and is exclusive to solid inorganic matter.

Soil is crucial for life, storing carbon, filtering water, producing food, and supporting biodiversity.

Plants absorb CO2, store it in soil organic matter (SOM), and decomposition releases CO2 back into the atmosphere.

Climate change causes soil erosion, desertification, and loss of organic matter.

Practices like conservation agriculture, crop rotation, no-till farming, and restoring degraded soils protect land.

Raising awareness, supporting sustainable soil management, promoting knowledge sharing, and monitoring global soil health.

Plays a vital role in the climate regulating the carbon cycle, water cycle, providing food and supporting biodiversity.

A global awareness event celebrating soil's importance.

Involves processes where plants absorb nutrients and decomposition releases nutrients for reuse.

Climate influences soil formation. Temperature, rainfall, and wind affect how rock breaks down.

Celebrated annually on December 5th to raise awareness about soil health and its importance.

Using drones for detailed and accurate soil data collection.

Drones help detect soil properties, collect data, plan crops, and analyze terrain.

Drone use involves planning, flight, image processing, and map creation.