Abstract
UDK 631.44:37
 The World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB) research work started back in 1980. under the program named International Reference Base for Soil Classification (IRB). World Reference Base for Soil Resources was established in 1998., and its design provide easier communication between scientists to whom soil systematic is primary area of research. International Field Course of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources, held in Gödöllő, Hungary, from 01st to 05th of September, 2015.was organized to celebrate the International Soil Year. Soil Judging Contest of WRB was organized during the course. Students from Bosnia and Herzegovina, primarily students of Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Sarajevo and Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka attended the course. The above mentioned course and the contest were unique opportunity for students, young scientists and experts as well as those who have been already involved or interested in identification and characterization of the basic soil types all around the world to share information and experience. The unique field study program provided an opportunity to participants to gain new knowledge on Anthrosols, Calcisols, Chernozems, Kastanozems, Phaeozems, Gleysols, Luvisols, Solonetz and Vertisols in accordance to the World Reference Base for Soil Resource. Importance of the continuation of good practices and implementation of this type of field learning about WRB classification is crucial not only at the global level, but also at the regional one. This paper aims to stress the importance of education about WRB classification in order to improve and adapt the national classification system, importance of applied soil science in society in general and to increase the communication with other related disciplines globally.
Highlights
Soil is defined as the 3-dimensional top layer of the earth’s crust
Translation of the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB) classification can be introduced to any language in the world, the nomenclature is defined precisely and some of the terms are retained from the traditional nomenclature
It is important to educate about WRB classification in order to improve and adapt the national classification system according to WRB and update it with current changes of the soil science
Summary
Soil is defined as the 3-dimensional top layer of the earth’s crust It is formed by the organic matter, mineral particles, water, air and living organisms. Alina Omanović soil’s parental material over a variable time span It is a complex, variable and living medium, where each of the five soil forming factors varies in time and space. It is interesting that even after more than hundred years of modern soil science, since recently there was not developed and accepted unique system for the classification of the soils. Many soil classification where developed over the years which reflect different views held on concepts of soil formation and minor differences of opinion about criteria to be used in the classification. The great number of countries accepted this classification and many national classifications correlate with WRB (Deckers et al.)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
