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Uncovering soil compaction: performance of electrical and electromagnetic geophysical methods
DAFNAE, University of Padua, viale dell'Università 16, 35131 Legnaro, Italy
Department of Geosciences, University of Padua, via Gradenigo 6, 35131 Padua, Italy
Luca Peruzzo
Department of Geosciences, University of Padua, via Gradenigo 6, 35131 Padua, Italy
Matteo Longo
DAFNAE, University of Padua, viale dell'Università 16, 35131 Legnaro, Italy
Giorgio Cassiani
Department of Geosciences, University of Padua, via Gradenigo 6, 35131 Padua, Italy
Francesco Morari
DAFNAE, University of Padua, viale dell'Università 16, 35131 Legnaro, Italy
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Short summary
Soil compaction resulting from inappropriate agricultural practices affects soil ecological functions, decreasing the water-use efficiency of plants. Recent developments contributed to innovative sensing approaches aimed at safeguarding soil health. Here, we explored how the most used geophysical methods detect soil compaction. Results, validated with traditional characterization methods, show the pros and cons of non-invasive techniques and their ability to characterize compacted areas.
Soil compaction resulting from inappropriate agricultural practices affects soil ecological...
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