The Development of Soil Science in Liguria

The history of Soil Science in Liguria is illustrated since its beginnings in the 80s with the first courses of pedology at the University of Genoa, through the early 2000s, considered the “golden years” of pedology in Liguria. At that time, numerous regional projects made it possible to create several soil maps and databases. In the last two decades, unfortunately, the activities related to soil science are confined only within the University of Genoa and at the Regional Laboratory of soil analysis and plant production of the Regional Applied Agrometeorology Centre. It also provides a description of the main regional projects that have allowed to acquire important information on the landscapes and soils of Liguria.