The discussion is expected on the probable impact of all the possible climate change variables (temperature, Co2, precipitation, etc.) on physical, chemical, and biological attributes of soil health and productivity, and how those changes might impact agricultural productivity, ecosystem services and environment.
One probable impact could be the decline in soil moisture content, which could also have multiple impacts on all aspects of soil health and metabolism.
I just read a paper that tries to address multiple variables and responses of climate change on North American rangelands
Polley, H.W., et al., Climate Change and North American Rangelands: Trends, Projections, and Implications. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 2013. 66(5): p. 493-511.
I think one of the main agro-climatic factors that directly affect the soil-plant-atmosphere system originates from negative implications in the transport of nutrients by water in the soil.
There will be more anaerobic fermentation for areas getting more flooded. In those areas becoming less water from the rain, there will be a need to plant crop with high tolerance to drought.
In those areas getting more frequent rain shower, soils will become softer and therefore a higher need to innovate lighter machineries. Positively, to scientists, they need to innovate lighter Materials for making implements etc. Handy and mobile machineries for draining excess water will also be needed. For Plant pathologists, new pathogens or reemergence of pathogens may be expected. New micro environment situation is for sure creates a new thinking for the pro let solving. Thanks.
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