Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
The Commission IV of the German Soil Science Society (DBG) investigates the soil as a site for agricultural, horticultural and silvicultural production. Specific focus is put on
- matter turnover in the rooting zone
- interactions with groundwater and atmosphere
- matter turnover and balances at different scales
- plant availability of nutrients and water
- nutrient accquisition by plant roots
- maintenance and increase of soil fertility, incl. fertilisation
To address these interdisciplinary issues, a close cooperation exists with other commissions of the DBG and with the German Society for Plant Nutrition (DGP).