Soil Science
Release Date: Jan 2025
Lead Organisation: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
New for 2025
Under development
This module provides an in-depth exploration of soil, encompassing its formation, function, classification, and properties. It highlights the connections between soil, plants, and microorganisms, emphasizing its critical role in food production and global food security. Additionally, the module delves into the consequences of human actions on soil, such as fertilizer use and changes in land use, while also examining the use of precision tools and data for promoting sustainable soil management.
Qualifications which this Module may be Used Towards
| MSc Sustainable Agriculture | Option |
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| MSc Agrifood Innovation | Option |
| MRes Agriculture | Option |
| Professional Doctorate in Agriculture | Option |
| Professional Doctorate in BioInnovation | Core |