Physical properties of ploughed up soils of Ukraine

Abstract

Goal. Identify indicators characterizing the current state of physical properties of arable soils in Ukraine. Methods. Creation of samples of spatial data of equilibrium density of structure, structural state and soil- hydrological constants on the basis of the database "Properties of soils of Ukraine". Calculation of average values and coefficients of variation of samples. Results The parameters of the basic physical properties of arable soils within the natural zones, provinces and the country as a whole on the maps of scale 1: 1500000 have been established. Conclusions The standard indices of the physical properties of arable soils should be used in assessing their quality and bonitetes, determining prices, rent, monitoring, planning and organizing soil protection measures.