Current Research in Agriculture and Farming (CRAF)
Year : 2025, Volume 6, Issue 4
First page : 20-29
Article doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-7146.270
Advances and Challenges in Soil Sciences: A Review
1Ph.D. Scholar, (Soil Biology) ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh 2Ph.D. Scholar, (Soil Science) RPCAU, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar- 848125 3Assistant Professor, (Agricultural Science) Shri Venkateswara University, Gajraula, Amroha UP 4Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Horticulture (Fruit Science), RCA, MPUAT, Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan 5Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, RCA, MPUAT Udaipur *Corresponding Author E-mail: tripti.bankura@gmail.com Received: 2.07.2025 | Revised: 19.08.2025 | Accepted: 27.08.2025
ABSTRACT
Soil science is a fundamental discipline underpinning global food security, environmental sustainability, and climate change mitigation. This review examines recent advances and persistent challenges in soil sciences, encompassing developments in digital soil mapping, soil microbiome engineering, carbon sequestration strategies, nanotechnology-based remediation, and artificial intelligence applications. Despite significant technological progress, challenges including soil degradation affecting approximately 40% of global land, heavy metal contamination, nutrient depletion, and climate-induced changes to soil processes continue to threaten agricultural productivity and ecosystem services. The review synthesises findings from contemporary research to highlight how emerging technologies such as remote sensing, machine learning, and precision agriculture are transforming soil assessment and management. Furthermore, critical gaps in policy frameworks, knowledge dissemination, and interdisciplinary collaboration are discussed. The paper concludes with recommendations for integrating innovative approaches with sustainable land management practices to address the escalating global soil crisis.
Keywords: Soil Health; Digital Soil Mapping; Soil Microbiome; Carbon Sequestration.
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Cite this article:
Pal, T., Chowdhury, S. R., Tripathi, V., Meena, N. K., Meena, D. (2025). Advances and Challenges in Soil Sciences: A Review, Curr. Rese. Agri. Far. 6(4), 20-29. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-7146.270
