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Principles and Practice of Soil Science: The Soil as a Natural Resource (PDF eBook) 4th edition

eBook by White, Robert E.

Principles and Practice of Soil Science: The Soil as a Natural Resource (PDF eBook)

£57.95

ISBN:
9781444309164
Publication Date:
23 Mar 2009
Edition:
4th edition
Publisher:
Wiley
Imprint:
Wiley-Blackwell
Pages:
384 pages
Format:
eBook
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Principles and Practice of Soil Science: The Soil as a Natural Resource (PDF eBook)

Description

Principles and Practice of Soil Science, Fourth Editionprovides a current and comprehensive introduction to soil science for students in the fields of environmental and agricultural science, ecology, soil and land management, natural resource management and environmental engineering. O Covers all aspects of soil science including soil habitat, processes in the soil environment and soil management. O Emphasizes the applications of soil science to the solution of practical problems in soil and land management. O Highlights real world examples drawn from the authorOs international experience in the field. O Includes an expanded colour section of soil profiles and other features, and greater coverage of international soil classification O Features new problem sets and questions at the end of each chapter, designed to reinforce important principles. An answer key is provided at the end of the text.

Contents

Preface. Part 1: The Soil Habitat. 1 Introduction to the Soil. 2 The Mineral Component of the Soil. 3 Soil Organisms and Organic Matter. 4 Peds and Pores. Part 2: Processes in the Soil Environment. 5 Soil Formation. 6 Hydrology, Soil Water and Temperature. 7 Reactions at Surfaces. 8 Soil Aeration. 9 Processes in Profile Development. 10 Nutrient Cycling. Part 3: Soil Management. 11 Maintenance of Soil Productivity. 12 Fertilizers and Pesticides. 13 Problem Soils. 14 Soil Information Systems. Index

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