Paddy soils under long-term fertilization are used to examine puddling resistance and shrinkage capacity.
Mineral and no fertilization had no effects on aggregate stability and shrinkage capacity.
Organic amendment increases the resistance to water slaking and puddling.
Organic amendment increases the shrinkage capacity of puddled soil.
Intensive puddling and extreme drying destroy the macro and mesco pores and then shrinkage capacity.