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- Title
Special Issue: Tribute to Rien van Genuchten, recipient of the 2023 Wolf Prize for Agriculture.
- Authors
Hopmans, Jan W.; Šimůnek, Jiří; Mohanty, Binayak P.
- Abstract
This article is a special issue of the Vadose Zone Journal dedicated to Dr. Rien van Genuchten, who was awarded the prestigious international Wolf Prize for Agriculture. The article highlights Dr. van Genuchten's contributions to the field of soil physics and vadose zone hydrology, particularly his work on fluid flow and contaminant transport processes in unsaturated soils. The special issue includes articles from authors who have collaborated with Dr. van Genuchten or built their research programs based on his contributions. It also features contributions from scientists from other disciplines who have applied his concepts to address various environmental issues. The article emphasizes Dr. van Genuchten's impact on the careers of students and early-career soil physicists, as well as his support for scientists from non-Western countries. It also discusses the interdisciplinary nature of soil research and the importance of collaborations between different disciplines. Overall, the article recognizes Dr. van Genuchten's significant contributions to the field and his dedication to mentoring and supporting the next generation of scientists.
- Subjects
SCIENTIFIC literature; SOIL salinity; SOIL permeability; SOIL physics; SOIL science; ENVIRONMENTAL sciences; ISLANDS
- Publication
Vadose Zone Journal, 2024, Vol 23, Issue 4, p1
- ISSN
1539-1663
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1002/vzj2.20327