289 Symposium--Relating Soil Structure and Biophysicochemical Functions At Different Scales: I

Oral Session
SSSA Division: Soil Physics
Effects of soil structure on biophysicochemical processes and functions are present at various natural scales, ranging from single pores and aggregates to soil pedons, fields, hillslopes, and watersheds. As outlined in the SSSA 75th Anniversary Paper “Kirkham’s Legacy and Contemporary Challenges in Soil Physics Research” there is a big knowledge gap regarding selection and measurement of relevant physical, chemical, and microbiological soil properties to characterize soil structure and to parameterize models relating structure to biophysicochemical soil functions. The broader vision of the proposed session is to stimulate cross-disciplinary research to advance understanding of factors contributing to soil quality and the ability to sustain vital soil functions across scales. We invite contributions that include but are not limited to the following topics: (1) novel methods to characterize soil structure and soil void space; (2) biophysicochemical aspects of soil structure formation and self-organization in soils; (3) resistance and resilience of soil structure to mechanical stresses; (4) spatial variation of soil structure and functions at the field scale; and (5) ecosystem services and natural capital of soils.
Cosponsor(s):

Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology & Biochemistry, Pedology

Tuesday, November 5, 2013: 8:00 AM-2:30 PM
Tampa Convention Center, Room 16

Organizers:
Ole Wendroth , Andreas Schwen , Markus Tuller and Lis W. de Jonge
Moderators:
Lis W. de Jonge and Ole Wendroth
8:00 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:10 AM
The Contribution of Soil Structure to Climate Regulation and Other Regulating Ecosystem Services.
David A. Robinson, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology; Bridget Emmett, National Environmental Research Council; Alwyn Sowerby, NERC-Centre for Ecology and Hydrology; David M. Cooper, NERC-Centre for Ecology and Hydrology; Miles Marshall, NERC-Centre for Ecology and Hydrology; Inmaculada Lebron, NERC-Centre for Ecology and Hydrology; Scott B. Jones, Utah State University
8:30 AM
The Natural Capital Value of Soil: Carbon, Macropores and Hydrophobicity.
Brent E. Clothier, The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Ltd; Karin Müller, The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Ltd; Markus Deurer, Plant and Food Research Ltd; Steve Green, Plant and Food Research Ltd; Paramsothy Jeyakumar, Plant and Food Research Ltd; Carlo van den Dijssel, Plant and Food Research Ltd; Allister Holmes, PlusGroup Ltd; Karen Mason, Plant and Food Research Ltd; Roberta Gentile, Plant and Food Research Ltd; Indika Herath, Plant and Food Research Ltd
8:50 AM
Soil Structure From a Soil-Air Physics Point of View: Gas Transport Parameters As Architectural and Functional Fingerprints.
Per Moldrup, Aalborg University; Deepagoda Thuduwe Kankanamge Kelum Chamindu, Aalborg University; Muhammad Naveed, Aarhus University; Sheela Katuwal, CIMMYT; Shoichiro Hamamoto, Saitama University; Toshiko Komatsu, Saitama University; Ken Kawamoto, Saitama University; Emmanuel Arthur, Aarhus University; Lis W. de Jonge, Aarhus University; Dennis E. Rolston, University of California-Davis
9:10 AM
Changes in Relative Gas Diffusivity Explain Soil Nitrous Oxide Flux Dynamics.
Nimlesh Balaine, Lincoln University; Timothy J. Clough, Lincoln University; Michael H. Beare, New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research; Steve M. Thomas, New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research; Esther D. Meenken, New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research
9:25 AM
Soil Structure and Transport Processes Across Scales.
Robert Horton, Iowa State University; Robert P. Ewing, Iowa State University
9:45 AM
Modeling Effects of Subsoil Structure On Water and Nutrient Uptake By Plant Roots.
Jan Vanderborght, Forschungszentrum Jülich; Betiglu Abesha, Forschungszentrum Jülich; Katrin Huber, Forschungszentrum Jülich; Mathieu Javaux, Forschungszentrum Jülich; Stephan Peth, University of Kassel; Rainer F. Horn, University of Kiel; Timo Kautz, Bonn University; Miriam Athmann, Bonn University; Ulrich Köpke, Bonn University; Harry Vereecken, Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH
10:05 AM
Site Factors, Soil Structure and Preferential Flow and Transport.
Nicholas Jarvis, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; John Koestel, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences; Julien Moeys, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
10:25 AM
Discussion
10:50 AM
When Soil Goes to Sleep: Simultaneous Changes in Biodiversity and Pedodiversity Along an Anthropogenic Copper Gradient.
Muhammad Naveed, Aarhus University; Per Moldrup, Aalborg University; Emmanuel Arthur, Aarhus University; Martin Holmsrtrup, Aarhus University; Mogens Nicolaisen, Aarhus University; Shoichiro Hamamoto, Saitama University; Ken Kawamoto, Saitama University; Toshiko Komatsu, Saitama University; Markus Tuller, University of Arizona; Lis W. de Jonge, Aarhus University
11:05 AM
11:20 AM
Using a Seismic Method to Study the Dynamic Soil Behavior During Repeated Loading With An Agricultural Tire.
Thomas Keller, Agroscope; Marco Carizzoni, Büro für Altlasten, Boden und Umwelt BABU GmbH; Feto Berisso, Aarhus University; Matthias Stettler, Bern University of Applied Sciences; Mathieu Lamandé, Aarhus University
11:35 AM
Influence Of Soil Structure On Cracking Behavior.
Haly L. Neely, Washington State University; Cristine L. S. Morgan, Soil Health Institute
11:50 AM
The Habit of Soil Microbes in a Structured World.
Iain McEwing Young, University of New England
12:10 PM
Lunch Break
1:10 PM
Soil Structure Across Scales: The Energy of Soil Aggregation.
Budiman Minasny, The University of Sydney; Alex McBratney, The University of Sydney; Damien Field, The University of Sydney
1:30 PM
Native Forest Restoration Alters Soil Characteristics for Improved Plant-Water Availability.
John R. Nimmo, USGS; Kim S. Perkins, USGS; Arthur C. Medeiros, USGS; Daphne J. Szutu, USGS; Erica von Allmen, USGS
1:45 PM
Soil Specific Surface Area and Clay Content Estimated From Vapor Sorption Isotherms.
Emmanuel Arthur, Aarhus University; Markus Tuller, University of Arizona; Per Moldrup, Aalborg University; Lis W. de Jonge, Aarhus University
2:00 PM
Soil Pore Structure Influences Rates of Soil Organic Carbon and Plant Residue Decomposition: Evidence From Coupled Incubation and X-Ray Computed Tomography Analyses.
Wakene Negassa, Michigan State University; Andrey K. Guber, Michigan State University; Alexandra Kravchenko, Michigan State University; Mark Rivers, The University of Chicago
2:15 PM
Using Water Retention Data and Particle Size Distribution to Characterize Soil Structure Using the European Hydropedological Data Inventory.
Daniel Gimenez, Rutgers University; Attila Nemes, NIBIO - Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research; Daniel R Hirmas, University of California-Riverside; Sigrun Kvaerno, BIOFORSK. Norwegian Institute for Agricultural and Environmental Research
2:30 PM
Adjourn