Sari et al. (2026) Preferential Flow and Nutrient Transport in Structured Agricultural Soils: A Systematic Review of Experimental Evidence and Modelling Approaches

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Identification

• Journal: Hydrology
• Year: 2026
• Date: 2026-09-08
• Authors: Fathin Ayuni Azizan, Vilim Filipović
• DOI: 10.3390/hydrology13090239

Research Groups

• Department of Hydrology, University of [Name]
• Institute of Soil Science, University of [Name]

Short Summary

This systematic literature review synthesises evidence from 47 studies on water flow, solute transport, and modelling approaches in structured soils to understand preferential flow pathways. The review highlights a critical gap between experimental evidence and model representation.

Objective

• Investigate the influence of preferential flow pathways on water dynamics and nutrient transport in structured soils

Study Configuration

• Spatial Scale: Local to regional scales (field, laboratory, and modelling approaches)
• Temporal Scale: Short-term to long-term processes (from minutes to years)

Methodology and Data

• Models used: HYDRUS, dual-domain formulations, inverse modelling
• Data sources: Field experiments, laboratory measurements, satellite observations, reanalysis datasets

Main Results

• Preferential flow pathways significantly influence water dynamics and nutrient transport in structured soils.
• Modelling strategies such as dual-domain formulations and inverse modelling improve representation but introduce additional complexity and uncertainty.

Contributions

• This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of experimental evidence on preferential flow and nutrient transport, highlighting the need for improved integration of soil structural dynamics and non-equilibrium transport processes in hydrological modelling.

Funding

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Citation

@article{Sari2026Preferential,
  author = {Sari, Nurmala and Azizan, Fathin Ayuni and Filipović, Vilim},
  title = {Preferential Flow and Nutrient Transport in Structured Agricultural Soils: A Systematic Review of Experimental Evidence and Modelling Approaches},
  journal = {Hydrology},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.3390/hydrology13090239},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology13090239}
}