Digging into Soil Physical Properties
- Type
- Course
- Date of Publication
- June 4, 2025
- Price
- See Agrilife Learn
Overview
Course Information
Want to understand the science behind healthy soil and learn how to improve it?
Our Digging into Soil Physical Properties course explains the basics of soil physics. It shows how these properties affect soil health in a simple way and gives you practical tips you can use right away.
Our course has something for everyone, from beginners to skilled growers and agronomists. You don't need any experience to enroll!
About the Digging Into Soil Properties series
This course is part of the Digging Into Soil Properties series.
Want the complete learning journey? Get the Full Series Bundle: Digging into Soil Properties and explore soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties in depth, including exclusive access to our practical workbook.
Learn more at the MyLand Hub.
Who is this for?
- Anyone curious about soil science
- Growers/Gardeners
- Agronomists
- Teachers
Key Topics Covered
- Soil physical properties
- Impact of soil physical properties on plant growth
- Soil water dynamics
- Relationship between soil physical properties and soil health
Course Objectives
Once you finish this course, you will be able to:
- Define soil's physical properties;
- Explain the impacts of aggregation on plant growth and water dynamics; and
- Predict how soil organic carbon can influence soil's physical properties.
Course Length
This is a self-paced online course and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Your progress in the course will be saved if you exit AgriLife Learn.
Ready to dig deeper into soil health? Enroll now and start your learning journey!
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