Current Challenges in Soil Science
▪ Heavy reliance on empirical models
▪ Limited integration of soil structure and thermodynamics
▪ Inadequate prediction of soil-water dynamics
▪ Especially important under climate stress
Reasons to Change
▪ Accurate water management
▪ Rapidly changing climate
▪ Increasing water gap
▪ Water security
▪ Soil health and resilience
▪ Sustainable agriculture ▪ Food security