One Hundred and Five Years of Soil Science in Bulgaria

In this article is presented stage development of Bulgarian Soil Science – from 1911 year until our days. Fonder of soil science of Bulgaria is Nikola Pushkarov. Nearly, with his life is finished the first stage (1947). Pushkarov developed the first scientific program of soils with basic tasks. Second stage of development (1947-1969) is stage of rapid development of soil science associated with the reorganization of agriculture in Bulgaria.Third stage (1969-1989) is stage of modernization of equipment, strengthening of international relations and recognition, advanced science servicing of agriculture. Fourth stage is stage of reforms, changes and integration into European research area.