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Topic: Research Papers

Research publications and white papers related to LandPKS, the Land Potential Knowledge System.

Map of sites evaluated in La Plata, Colombia, for the use of the LandPKS application
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LandPKS feasibility study in La Plata, Colombia

Articles and Resources

Evaluating mobile applications for estimating soil properties: Quality of current apps, limitations and future directions

A person's hands with a clump of soil, demonstrating hand-texturing technique.
Articles and Resources

A Comparison of Soil Texture‐by‐Feel Estimates – Implications for the Citizen Soil Scientist

A user holds their phone camera over samples of soil and yellow post-it notes to determine soil color.
Articles and Resources

Measurement of Soil Color – A Comparison Between Smartphone Camera and the Munsell Color Charts

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