Using Pedotransfer Functions to Predict Soil Properties
Colin Campbell
Using Pedotransfer Functions to Predict Soil Properties
In this latest chalk talk video, METER soil scientist and application expert, Leo Rivera, discusses the use of pedotransfer functions (PTFs) for predicting soil properties such as hydraulic conductivity and field capacity.
He explains that while direct measurements are ideal, PTFs can provide rapid, cost-effective alternatives. PTFs use soil texture, particle size distribution, and bulk density as inputs, with accuracy depending on the...