Abstract.
In
response
to
the
growing
societal
awareness
of
critical
role
healthy
soils,
there
is
an
increasing
demand
for
accurate
and
high-resolution
soil
information
inform
national
policies
support
sustainable
land
management
decisions.
Despite
advancements
in
digital
mapping
initiatives
like
GlobalSoilMap,
quantifying
variability
its
uncertainty
across
space,
depth,
time
remains
a
challenge.
Therefore,
maps
key
properties
are
often
still
missing
on
scale,
which
also
case
Netherlands.
To
meet
this
challenge
fill
data
gap,
we
introduce
BIS-4D,
high
resolution
modelling
platform
BIS-4D
delivers
texture
(clay,
silt
sand
content),
bulk
density,
pH,
total
nitrogen,
oxalate-extractable
phosphorus,
cation
exchange
capacity
their
uncertainties
at
25
m
between
0–2
depth
3D
space.
Additionally,
it
provides
organic
matter
space
1953–2023
same
range.
The
statistical
model
uses
machine
learning
informed
by
observations
numbering
3815–855
950,
depending
property,
366
environmental
covariates.
We
assess
accuracy
mean
median
predictions
using
design-based
inference
probability
sample
location-grouped
10-fold
cross-validation,
prediction
interval
coverage
probability.
found
that
clay,
pH
was
highest,
with
efficiency
coefficient
(MEC)
ranging
0.6–0.92
depth.
Silt,
matter,
nitrogen
(MEC
=
0.27–0.78),
especially
phosphorus
−0.11–0.38),
were
more
difficult
predict.
One
main
limitations
cannot
be
used
quantify
spatial
aggregates.
A
step-by-step
manual
helps
users
decide
whether
suitable
intended
purpose,
overview
allmaps
can
supplementary
(SI),
openly
available
code
input
enhance
reproducibility
future
updates,
easily
downloaded
https://doi.org/10.4121/0c934ac6-2e95-4422-8360-d3a802766c71
(Helfenstein
et
al.,
2024a).
fills
previous
gap
scale
GlobalSoilMap
product
Netherlands
will
hopefully
facilitate
inclusion
as
routine
integral
part
decision
systems.
Computers and Electronics in Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
217, P. 108624 - 108624
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
Inverse
modeling
(IM)
is
a
valuable
tool
in
agriculture
for
estimating
model
parameters
that
aid
decision-making.
It
particularly
useful
when
cannot
be
directly
measured
or
easily
estimated
due
to
logistical
constraints
agricultural
settings.
Unlike
other
estimation
methods,
IM
combines
mechanistic
with
observations
of
its
outputs
derive
the
interest,
allowing
integration
various
sources
knowledge.
The
availability
numerous
data
sources,
such
as
remote
sensing
and
crowdsourcing,
high
spatial
temporal
resolution,
has
expanded
potential
agriculture.
Practitioners
can
now
incorporate
footprint
observational
into
parameter
estimation.
However,
common
techniques
currently
applied
often
struggle
account
effectively
variability.
Relevant
methods
address
these
challenges
are
usually
isolated
within
specific
developer
user
communities
not
well
known
community.
There
lack
comprehensive
reviews
focusing
on
suitable
handling
In
parallel,
process
conducting
remains
under-formalized.
Typically,
chosen
combinations
models
types
data,
but
rationale
behind
their
selection
rarely
explained
publications.
relationship
between
models,
unclear,
making
it
overwhelming
new
practitioners
choose
an
appropriate
method.
This
complex
problem,
along
diversity
yet
adequately
addressed
while
taking
specificities
applications.
To
challenges,
this
review
aims
provide
structured
classification
based
practical
needs
examines
wide
range
inversion
agriculture-related
domains
covers
four
key
topics:
i)
essential
elements
general
IM,
ii)
main
families
characteristics,
iii)
circumstances
which
prefer
using
over
approaches,
motivations,
iv)
guidance
choosing
method
family
operational
criteria.
help
readers
develop
clear
understanding
practice
inverse
modeling,
gain
insights
make
informed
choices
selecting
Geoderma Regional,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37, P. e00801 - e00801
Published: April 20, 2024
Accurate
soil
property
and
class
predictions
through
spatial
modelling
necessitate
a
thoughtful
selection
of
explanatory
variables
sample
size,
as
their
choice
greatly
impacts
model
performance.
Within
the
framework
Global
Soil
Nutrient
Budgets
maps
(GSNmap),
FAO
Partnership
(GSP)
launched
country-driven
digital
mapping
(DSM)
approach.
The
GSP
asked
countries
if
they
could
implement
DSM
prediction
ten
properties,
using
national
point
data
set
widely
available
covariates
(GSP_Cov).
In
this
study,
we
examined
effect
including
additional
national-based
observations
on
performance
models
mainland
France
pilot.
learning
dataset
was
based
systematic
16-to-16
km
grid.
For
subset
also
assessed
repeated
k-fold
cross-validation
adding
to
many
other
irregularly
spread
measurements.
GSP_Cov
included
common
that
represented
information
about
terrain,
climate,
organisms.
second
consisted
GSP_Cov,
extended
extra
at
level,
such
previously
existing
maps,
geological
remote
sensing
products
others.
Random
Forest
approach
in
combination
with
Boruta
method
employed
for
properties:
organic
carbon
(SOC),
pH
(water),
total
nitrogen
(N),
phosphorus
(P),
potassium
(K),
cation
exchange
capacity
(CEC),
bulk
density
(BD),
texture
(clay,
silt,
sand).
results
revealed
noteworthy
enhancements
more
than
half
although,
some
them,
improvements
were
negligible.
most
significant
obtained
pH,
CEC
texture,
where
previous
map
significantly
contributed
increase
accuracy.
Adding
numerous
points
(around
25,000)
improved
particle-size
fractions
predictions.
By
broadening
spectrum
better
covering
feature
geographical
spaces
considered
models,
research
underscores
importance
implementing
diverse
range
scale
densifying
enlarge
multidimensional
soil/covariates
combinations.
This
should
be
taken
into
account
continental
endeavours.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 140 - 140
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Sustainable
building
construction
encounters
challenges
stemming
from
escalating
expenses
and
time
delays
associated
with
geotechnical
assessments.
Developing
optimizing
soil
maps
(SMs)
using
existing
data
across
heterogeneous
formations
offer
strategic
dynamic
solutions.
This
approach
facilitates
economical
prompt
site
evaluations,
offers
preliminary
ground
models,
enhancing
efficient
sustainable
foundation
design.
In
this
framework,
paper
aimed
to
develop
SMs
for
the
first
in
rapidly
growing
district
of
Gujrat
optimal
interpolation
technique
(OIT).
The
subsurface
conditions
were
evaluated
standard
penetration
test
(SPT)
N-values
classification
including
seismic
wave
velocity
account
effects.
Among
different
geostatistical
geospatial
inverse
distance
weighting
(IDW)
model
based
on
an
optimized
spatial
analyst
yielded
minimum
error
a
higher
association
field
understudy
region.
Overall,
IDW
root
mean
square
(RMSE),
absolute
(MAE),
correlation
coefficient
(CC)
ranges
between
0.57
0.98.
Furthermore,
analytical
depth-dependent
models
developed
SPT-N
values
assess
bearing
capacity,
demonstrating
R2
>
0.95.
Moreover,
study
area
was
divided
into
three
zones
average
values.
Comprehensive
validation
strata
evaluation
type-based
revealed
that
RMSE
MAE
ranged
0.36–1.65
0.30–0.59,
while
CC
0.93
0.98
at
multiple
depths.
allowable
capacity
(ABC)
spread
footings
determined
by
evaluating
shear,
settlement,
factors.
insights
regional
variations
along
shallow
design
guidelines
practitioners
researchers
working
similar
conditions.
BIO Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
156, P. 02010 - 02010
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Coastal
erosion
presents
a
significant
danger
to
sustainable
marine
ecosystems,
especially
in
the
northern
coastal
area
of
Aceh
Province,
Indonesia.
This
research
combines
Revised
Universal
Soil
Loss
Equation
(RUSLE)
model
with
GIS
and
remote
sensing
provide
an
innovative
spatial
evaluation
soil
risks.
study
produces
high-resolution
maps
risk
sediment
yield
by
integrating
precipitation
patterns,
properties,
topography,
land
use
data.
The
results
indicate
substantial
areas
that
contribute
accumulation
regions,
which
may
affect
ecosystems
increase
land-sea
connectivity
issues.
methodology
enhances
utilization
RUSLE
environments
offers
practical
guidance
for
mitigation
management.
highlights
significance
mitigating
as
important
factor
attaining
SDG
14
(Life
Below
Water),
emphasizing
necessity
integrated
policies
reduce
degradation
its
subsequent
effects
on
ecosystems.
findings
highlight
geospatial
tools
encourage
evidence-
based
decision-making
management
resources.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(13), P. 7747 - 7747
Published: June 24, 2022
Zinc
(Zn)
is
increasingly
recognized
as
an
essential
trace
element
in
the
human
diet
that
mediates
a
plethora
of
health
conditions,
including
immune
responses
to
infectious
diseases.
Interestingly,
geographical
distribution
dietary
Zn
deficiency
overlaps
with
soil
deficiency.
In
South
Asia,
malnutrition
high
due
excessive
consumption
rice
low
content.
Interventions
such
diversification,
food
fortification,
supplementation,
and
biofortification
are
followed
address
malnutrition.
Among
these,
most
encouraging,
cost-effective,
sustainable
for
Asia.
Biofortification
through
conventional
breeding
transgenic
approaches
has
been
achieved
cereals;
however,
if
deficient
Zn,
then
these
not
advantageous.
Therefore,
this
article,
we
review
strategies
enhancing
concentration
agronomic
timing,
dose,
method
fertilizer
application,
how
nitrogen
phosphorus
application
well
crop
establishment
methods
influence
rice.
We
also
propose
data-driven
recommendations
anticipate
fertilization
targeted
policies
support
regions
where
high.
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(22), P. 5304 - 5304
Published: Nov. 9, 2023
There
is
a
growing
realization
among
policymakers
that
in
order
to
pave
the
way
for
development
of
evidence-based
conservation
recommendations
policy,
it
essential
improve
capacity
soil-health
monitoring
by
adopting
multidimensional
and
integrated
approaches.
However,
existing
ready-to-use
maps
are
characterized
mainly
coarse
spatial
resolution
(>200
m)
information
not
up
date,
making
their
use
insufficient
EU’s
policy
requirements,
such
as
common
agricultural
policy.
This
work,
utilizing
Soil
Data
Cube,
which
self-hosted
custom
tool,
provides
yearly
estimations
soil
thematic
(e.g.,
exposed
soil,
organic
carbon,
clay
content)
covering
all
area
Lithuania.
The
pipeline
exploits
various
Earth
observation
data
time
series
Sentinel-2
satellite
imagery
(2018–2022),
LUCAS
(Land
Use/Cover
Area
Frame
Statistical
Survey)
topsoil
database,
European
Integrated
Administration
Control
System
(IACS)
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
architectures
prediction
accuracy
well
(10
m),
enabling
discrimination
at
parcel
level.
Five
different
models
were
tested
with
convolutional
neural
network
(CNN)
model
achieve
best
both
targeted
indicators
(SOC
clay)
related
R2
metric
(0.51
SOC
0.57
clay).
predictions
supported
uncertainties
based
on
PIR
formula
(average
0.48
0.61
provide
valuable
model’s
interpretation
stability.
application
final
carried
out
national
bare-soil-reflectance
composite
layers,
generated
employing
pixel-based
approach
overlaid
annual
bare-soil
using
combination
vegetation
indices
NDVI,
NBR2,
SCL.
findings
this
work
new
insights
generation
large
scale,
leading
more
efficient
sustainable
management,
supporting
agri-food
private
sector.