Hydrogeophysical Monitoring of Water and Solutes in Agricultural Soils
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Soils".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2025 | Viewed by 736
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Hydrogeophysics has advanced significantly because of substantial investigations in stochastic subsurface hydrology, which have served as an impetus for the developments in on-site investigative methodologies. The effectiveness of these unique hydrogeophysical approaches, which focus on identifying heterogeneity and fluid behavior within shallow subsurfaces, is rooted in the refinement of efficient data inversion techniques. Notably, these methods include electrical resistivity tomography, ground-penetrating radar, nuclear magnetic resonance and specific electromagnetic approaches.
This call for papers aims to promote innovative approaches in hydrogeophysical characterization, utilizing advanced geophysical tools, data fusion methodologies and machine learning for data interpretation. It emphasizes integrating hydrological models to understand soil variations, infiltration dynamics, root-water uptake and their impact on crop productivity. We encourage diverse submissions, from experimental studies to theoretical models, real-world case studies and comprehensive reviews charting future research directions. The goal is to facilitate multidisciplinary discussions, advancing our understanding of hydrogeophysical processes and enhancing agricultural practices.
This Special Issue aims to serve as an inclusive reference for researchers, practitioners and policymakers in agriculture and environmental sciences, spotlighting recent strides in hydrogeophysical methods tailored for agricultural soils. Researchers from diverse academic disciplines are invited to contribute, fostering a comprehensive discourse to advance this transformative topic.
Dr. Srinivasa Rao Peddinti
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- hydrogeophysical methods
- agricultural soils
- water movement
- plant–soil interactions
- geophysical equipment
- data fusion
- infiltration dynamics
- crop productivity
- sustainable agriculture
- root water uptake
- soil moisture
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