Soil properties depend on various physicochemical, climatic and biological factors, as well as on and land use. This session will be mainly focused on studies highlighting the interplay of environmental parameters, such as mineral type, soil pH or water content among others, and biotic variables, such as diversity, composition and metabolic profile of soil microorganisms. Questions involving the impact of nutrients transport and soil structure dynamics on carbon storage shall also be addressed.

An important aspect of this session is the modeling of soil processes leading to the determination of soil health indicators. Examples of measures to maintain or restore biodiversity for promoting soil health and mitigating climate change through carbon sequestration are welcome. Contributions illustrating the use of bio-indicators to enhance ecological rehabilitation strategies in urban soils, techno soils and/or soils contaminated by microplastics or pesticides are also expected. 

Finally, the session will include methodological innovations such as machine learning, advanced mathematical approaches, and artificial intelligence to enhance the understanding and modeling of soil carbon-related processes.