The Impact of Climate Change on Soil Properties
Keywords:
Climate Change, Soil Properties, Organic Matter, Nutrient Cycling, Sustainable Soil ManagementAbstract
Climate change is profoundly altering environmental systems, with significant implications for soil properties globally. This abstract examines the multifaceted impacts of climate change on soil, highlighting changes in soil temperature, moisture content, organic matter, and nutrient availability. Rising global temperatures affect soil thermal regimes, accelerating organic matter decomposition and altering microbial activity. Changes in precipitation patterns, including increased frequency of extreme weather events, result in soil erosion, altered moisture regimes, and disrupted soil structure. Additionally, elevated atmospheric CO2 levels influence plant growth, subsequently affecting root exudation patterns and soil carbon sequestration processes.
