The historical development of studies on soil-plant interactions -- Plant and crop science -- Soil fertility -- Soil organic matter -- Nitrogen and phosphorus cycles and their management -- Properties and management of cationic elements for crop growth -- Managing adverse soil chemical environments -- Managing the soil physical environment for plants -- Soil water and its management -- Plant-induced changes of soil processes and properties -- Sustainable management of soil and plant health by optimising soil biological function -- Managing the soil-plant system for the delivery of ecosystem services -- The new challenge: sustainable production in a changing environment