@inbook{bc4e5f1a204b4450aef468328bfb9a0b,
title = "Urban Soil Functions",
abstract = "In a textbook on urban soils, there is a need to present and explain some of the fundamental concepts in soil science. This chapter is framed around the ecosystem functions performed by soils and covers physical, chemical, and biological functions. The soil physics topics covered include volume relationships of solids and fluids, soil water retention, soil texture and structure, soil water potentials, water flow through soils, soil water balance, and soil temperature and the soil energy balance. The soil biological topics covered include discussions of how biological processes affect soil physical properties, nutrient cycling, and soil food webs. An explanation of bioavailability leads into examination of the chemical reactions and properties in soils which underpin ecosystem functions. The chapter concludes with a brief discussion of soil functions affecting human health and well-being.",
keywords = "soil functions, urban soils, ecosystem services, Physical properties, soil biology, nutrient cycling, Chemical properties, Soil physics, soil chemistry",
author = "Andrew Rate",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-030-87316-5_4",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-3-030-87315-8 ",
series = "Progress in Soil Science",
publisher = "Springer Nature Switzerland AG",
pages = "89--120",
editor = "Andrew Rate",
booktitle = "Urban Soils",
address = "Switzerland",
}