Use of Modern Statistical Methods in Soil Science

Dear Colleagues,

The main objective of this Special Issue is to publish outstanding, modern papers presenting cutting-edge applications of statistical methods in soil studies. Soils contribute to the hydrological cycle and the cycles of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and other elements. They influence the climate and are vital for biological ecosystems and agriculture. However, they are also frequently contaminated by human activities. The processes within soils are dynamic and occur on various scales. Due to the exceptional variability and complexity of the soil environment, its description requires advanced statistical methods. Another reason for the continuously growing interest in using statistical methods in soil research is the rapid development of field, laboratory, and remote measurement methods of various soil parameters, ranging from microscale measurements to satellite observations. Such measurements require analysis using modern and advanced statistical methods. Simultaneously, thanks to the enormous progress in statistical software, employing statistical methods in soil research has become widespread. This allows for deepening and expanding research and for new results to be obtained. At the end of the International Decade of Soils (2015–2024), this Special Issue of Soil Systems aims to bring together current, prominent research and ideas about using modern statistical methods in soil research.

Prof. Dr. Jarosław Zawadzki
Guest Editor

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• soils
• statistical methods
• soil measurements
• soil properties
• soil data integration
• soil complexity
• soil variability