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Management of Soil Properties in Chile

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The various types of soil found in Chile differ widely in their biological, chemical and physical characteristics, responding to diverse combinations of factors and processes of soil formation. Environmentally speaking, soil physical, chemical and biological properties are strongly related, being critical in controlling water and/or plant nutrient availability, the fate of many pollutants and preserving soil biodiversity, with ecosystem consequences. This chapter summarises the results of many years of research work carried out throughout Chilean territory, with the focus on suitable integrated management of these soil characteristics and on the agricultural production perspective. There is no doubt that gaining a full and solid understanding of the soils in Chile is one of the greatest challenges to coming generations, given the limited land availability and the many pressures this natural resource has experienced and will continue to experience.

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    Manuel Casanova, Osvaldo Salazar, Oscar Seguel & Walter Luzio

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Casanova, M., Salazar, O., Seguel, O., Luzio, W. (2013). Management of Soil Properties in Chile. In: The Soils of Chile. World Soils Book Series. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5949-7_3

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