Embrapa Soils

Embrapa Solos - Rio de Janeiro/RJ

An international reference for Soil Science, this research center with 67 researches has an infrastructure for chemical, physical and mineral laboratory analysis, information system and geoprocessing.

It works through third parties with public and private organizations to meet the demand for knowledge of the natural resources and the sustainable development of agriculture.

Activities

Soil evaluation and classification
Appraisal of agricultural aptitude of lands and agroecological zoning
Geoprocessing and remote sensing
Technology transfer

Services

Laboratory analysis for soil composition and fertility
Planning of sustained use of land in hydrographic microbasins
Courses, training and technical consulting services

Products

Georeference data bases and remote sensing techniques
Specialized publications (technical bulletins, maps, zonings)

Major Research Areas

Development of a georeference data base for soils
Integrated management of production systems in hydrographic microbasins
Criteria and methods of analysis for soil classification and evaluation
Basic research in fractionating of organic material
Techniques for soil conservation and recovery of degraded areas