15 Evaluating Soil Functional Resilience to Compaction and Drought

Dr Mehran Rezaei Rashti, Griffith University, discusses findings from the ongoing Soil CRC research project (4.1.003). The study aims to provide a practical methodology for assessing the resilience of soil in agricultural ecosystems against the environmental stresses of compaction and drought. This research provides valuable insights into the role of management practices and organic residues in enhancing soil resilience to drought conditions.
More information
• Soil CRC website (soilcrc.com.au) - search for: Project 2.1.008 Measuring soil microbes; Project 4.1.003 Evaluating soil functional resilience; Project 4.3.003 Managing soil for high performance after a drought.
• Soil Quality eBook 6 Soil Compaction, SoilsWest (available on Apple ebooks).
• Soil Quality eBook 5 Soil Biology, SoilsWest (available on Apple ebooks).
This webinar was recorded in 2020 as part of the ‘Building technical capacity for improved soil management’ webinar series. It was produced by the Soil CRC and jointly funded through the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.