Mollisols are extensive soils on the steppes of Europe, Asia, North America, and South America. They are similar in soil physical and chemical properties, but different in management practices from the region. The purpose of the symposium is to provide a friendly and collegial environment for Mollisols researchers, especially in the Mollisols region, to present their works and exchange information. The ISSQMWM covers all aspects of Mollisols quality and management practice including but not limited to the following:

 

(1) Soil erosion and environment: processes and influencing factors; on-site/off-site effect and modeling; sediment deposition; contamination

(2) Soil organic carbon dynamics and driving factor: carbon cycle in soils; losses and emission of SOC; components of SOC; SOC restoration and sequestration

(3) Soil fertility and management: N, P, K nutrient and transformation; micro nutrient deficiency; physical properties and water flow; enzymes and microbe biodiversity

(4) Mollisols sustainable management technology