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ISBN | 9789381714256 |
Author | KOHNKE H |
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Binding | Paperback |
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Copyright Year | 2018 |
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Soil Science Simplified, Fourth Edition is a distillate of soil science, written for those who want to become acquainted with the basic concepts and scientific principles of soils but do not have the time nor the inclination for an extensive study. The revised edition of this useful handbook builds upon the solid foundation of the successful and widely used previous editions. Included are updated discussions of soil classification, soil morphology, and soil and the environment. In addition, a new chapter on soil surveys has been included to help readers understand their soil resources and to apply the information presented in soil surveys to managing the soil environment. Contents: The Nature and Function of Soil • Physical Properties of Soils • Soil and Water • Chemical Properties of Soils • Plant Growth and Plant Nutrition * Organic Matter and Microbes of the Soil • Factors and Processes of Soil Formation • Soil Morphology * Soil Classification • Soil Surveys • Soil Erosion and Its Control • Soil and the Environment • Glossary • Index