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Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation
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Soils

Research with an environmental approach for the benefit of soils


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Many researchers at FSAA study the preservation of soils and water retention in agro-systems, groundwater and surface contamination from agricultural activities, the physico-chemical and microbiological composition of soils, agro-environmental management of fertilizers and chemical inputs, and new alternative methods and their effects on agriculture and the environment in a context of sustainable development where agricultural soils are considered to be a non-renewable natural resource. Knowledge related to soil properties such as physics, environmental chemistry, fertility, microbiology and biochemistry, in combination with knowledge of mathematics and biology, allows researchers to study the hydrology and management of agricultural watersheds. In addition, researchers are able to carry out work on irrigation, drainage and evapotranspiration, runoff and erosion management, and agricultural mechanization.

Professor-researchers in this line of research

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  • "I have always been passionate about soil and its interactions with water and plants in agronomic systems. My research activities in agro-environmental modelling have helped me to better understand the complexity of the relationships between soil, water, plants and the atmosphere. This knowledge has helped me develop new technologies that limit anthropic impacts on agricultural production and thereby increase productivity."

    Silvio José Gumière

  • "My research in the field of soils and agri-food have helped me develop an original and innovative link between biology and engineering. This has resulted in the development of unique, innovative and effective mechanical distribution tools in the field of predatory insects for the biological fight against insect pests. All of my work has been conducted from a perspective of sustainable development that is respectful of the environment."

    Mohamed Khelifi

  • "I have always been passionate about the environment and nanotechnologies. My research has allowed me to develop a number of nanostructured materials and apply them to contaminated water treatment and in the conversion of value-added agri-food products."

    Safia Hamoudi