The Development of Soil Science in Abruzzo

The authors illustrate the development of the soil science surveys in the Abruzzo region over the last three decades. The first part of the chapter takes into consideration the contributions by the so-called Pedologic Team (Nucleo Pedologico) and the Agrochemical Laboratory (Laboratorio Agrochimico) of the Regional Agency for Agricultural Development Services (ARSSA: Agenzia Regionale per i Servizi di Sviluppo Agricolo) that in time was renamed Centre for the Study of Abruzzo Soil and Landscape (SAPA: Centro per lo Studio del Suolo e del Paesaggio Abruzzese) and lastly Soil Office and Laboratory—Agricultural Department of Abruzzo region. The second part illustrates the contribution to the soil science development and evolution in the Abruzzo region due to research activities performed at the University of L’Aquila.