The Development of Soil Science in Aosta Valley
摘要
This chapter describes the development of soil science in Aosta Valle. After a short introduction, focused mainly on the climatic and geological characteristics which contribute to the large pedodiversity found in the region, the activities carried out since the first half of the XX century are described. Most of the results obtained during the research activities and the soil surveys were included in the regional soil map which published in 2020, representing the state of the art and current synthesis of the pedological knowledge in the region. The chapter ends with a brief reflection on the future of soil science studies in Aosta Valle.