On March 17, the 7th International Soil Physics Symposium was held in Budapest, Hungary, to present the latest research, methods and technologies in soil physics.
The event was attended by Dr. Gražina Kadžienė and Dr. Skaidrė Supronienė, researchers from the Institute of Agriculture of the Lithuanian Research Centre for Agriculture and Forestry (LAMMC).
The conference discussed relevant topics – research into the physical properties of soil, the dynamics of its structure, monitoring and modelling of processes and their application in solving environmental and agricultural challenges.
Dr. G. Kadžienė with co-authors presented the results of recent research analysing the impact of tillage and catch crops on the development of plant root systems and CO₂ emissions. The main message of the presentation is that sustainable agricultural practices, especially direct sowing with catch crops, promote root system development and affect soil carbon metabolism.
Dr. S. Supronienė with co-authors presented a report on the influence of agricultural practices on soil physicochemical properties and functional potential of microorganisms. The preliminary results of the projects S-MIP-24-104 and MTE-24-6 were presented, revealing that different agricultural systems and tillage intensities have a significant impact on the functional activity of microorganisms and nutrient cycles in the soil.
Participation in the symposium provided an opportunity to learn about the latest research directions in soil physics and to establish professional contacts with the Institute of Soil Sciences of the HUN-REN Agricultural Research Center and other European scientists.
