The sealing consistence property of soil describes the resistance of the soil to the formation of a surface crust or compacted layer, which can impede water infiltration and root penetration. This phenomenon typically occurs in fine-textured soils, such as clays and silts, where the particles are tightly bound, leading to a hardened surface layer upon wetting and drying. Sealing consistence affects water movement and can lead to surface runoff and erosion in agricultural soils. Source: Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). (2008). Glossary of Soil Science Terms. Soil Science Society of America.