An Introduction To Soil Science

Author : Mark Ashman,Geeta Puri
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118685433

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Essential Soil Science by Mark Ashman,Geeta Puri Pdf

This textbook is aimed at the majority of students, who need to quickly acquire a concise overview of soil science. Many current soil science textbooks still cater for a traditional student market where students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline. The growth in modular degree schemes has meant that soil science is now often taught as self-standing unit as part of broad based degree program. Students pursuing this type of course are increasingly reluctant to purchase expensive textbooks that are too detailed and often assume a scientific background. For those opting to specialise in soil science there are a variety of good textbooks to choose from. This short informative guide, will be particularly useful for students who do not possess a traditional scientific background, such as those studying geography, environment science, ecology and agriculture. Only textbook to cater for introductory courses in soil science. Provides an affordable concise overview of soil science. Learning exercises and chapter summaries enhance usability. Annotated suggestions for further reading. Based on proven and successful modular course structure. Emphasis on readability and interactive learning. No scientific background assumed.

Author : Ron Schultz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1647400074

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Introduction to Soil Science by Ron Schultz Pdf

Soil science is the study of soil, including its formulation, classification and mapping. It examines the physical, biological, chemical and fertility properties of different types of soils available on the earth's surface. Soil science studies such properties concerning the use and management of soils. The two main branches of soil science are pedology and edaphology. Pedology deals with the formation, morphology, chemistry and classification of soil. Edaphology is concerned with the interaction of soil with living things, particularly plants. Some of the areas of study under this discipline include soil genesis, soil morphology, soil microbiology, soil mechanics and agricultural soil science. This textbook explores all the important aspects of soil science in the present day scenario. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. The coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.

Author : Edward J. Plaster,H. Edward Reiley
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Soil management
ISBN : CORNELL:31924059882047

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Soil Science and Management by Edward J. Plaster,H. Edward Reiley Pdf

The importance of soil; Soil origin and development; Physical properties os soil; Soil water; Water conservation; Irrigation and drainage; Life in the soil; Organic matter; Soil fertility; Soil pH and salinity; Plant nutrition; Soil sampling and testing; Fertilizers; Organic amendments; Tillage and cropping systems; Horticultural uses of soil; Soil classification and survey; Soil Conservation; Urban soil; Government agencies and programs; Some basic chemistry; Sedimentation test of soil texture; Soil orders of the United States; Soil horizon symbol suffixes; Land evaluation.

Author : Bernard P. K. Yerima,E. Van Ranst
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412058537

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Introduction to Soil Science by Bernard P. K. Yerima,E. Van Ranst Pdf

A basic and applied textbook, ideal for students.

Author : Ewart Adsil FitzPatrick
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Soil science
ISBN : UCSC:32106015916346

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An Introduction to Soil Science by Ewart Adsil FitzPatrick Pdf

Fundamental concepts; Factors of soil formation; Processes in the soils system; Properties of soils; Horizon nomenclature; Soil fertility and land use; World soils; Geography of world soils; Soil maps and mapping.

Author : Winfried E.H. Blum,Peter Schad,Stephen Nortcliff
Publisher : Gebr. Borntraeger Science Publishers
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783443011291

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Essentials of Soil Science by Winfried E.H. Blum,Peter Schad,Stephen Nortcliff Pdf

This book is a concise, yet comprehensive modern introduction to soil science and describes the development of soils, their characteristics and their material composition as well as their functions in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Soil functions include the delivery of goods and services for the human society, such as food, clean water, and the maintenance of biodiversity. The book is profusely illustrated with many coloured figures and tables to accompany the text and ease its understanding. Particularly the chapter on soil classification, based on the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB), features numerous colour pictures of typical soil profiles to facilitate understanding the characteristics of particular soil types. Chapters on soil protection and remediation and soil monitoring and the history of soil sciences conclude the book together with a very comprehensive alphabetical index, allowing for a quick and easy orientation about the most important terms in soil sciences. The book addresses all those, who want to orient themselves about soils, their functions, their importance in terrestrial and aquatic environments and their contribution to the actual and future development of the human society, such as teachers, practitioners and students in the fields of agriculture, forestry, gardening, terrestrial and aquatic ecology and environmental engineering, and of course, beginning students of soil science. “Essentials of Soil Science” is an updated English edition of the highly valued German textbook „Bodenkunde in Stichworten” (now in its 7th edition), which was conceived in 1969 as a standard text in soil science for universities, high schools and all kinds of learned institutions related to soil science and its applications, including practitioners in agriculture, forestry, landscape planning and architecture and users of soil in engineering and other areas. For classroom use, Borntraeger (http://www.borntraeger-cramer.de/9783443010904) offers classroom sets of 10 and 20 copies which you may order through your bookstore or directly online by following the respective link.

Author : E. A. FitzPatrick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Soil science
ISBN : 0582249147

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An Introduction to Soil Science by E. A. FitzPatrick Pdf

Author : M.R. Carter,E.G. Gregorich
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1264 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420005271

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Soil Sampling and Methods of Analysis by M.R. Carter,E.G. Gregorich Pdf

Thoroughly updated and revised, this second edition of the bestselling Soil Sampling and Methods of Analysis presents several new chapters in the areas of biological and physical analysis and soil sampling. Reflecting the burgeoning interest in soil ecology, new contributions describe the growing number and assortment of new microbiological

Author : Ronald Amundson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781108831260

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Introduction to the Biogeochemistry of Soils by Ronald Amundson Pdf

The first process-based textbook on how soils form and function in biogeochemical cycles, for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Author : Robert E. White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118685730

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Principles and Practice of Soil Science by Robert E. White Pdf

Principles and Practice of Soil Science, FourthEditionprovides a current and comprehensive introduction to soilscience for students in the fields of environmental andagricultural science, ecology, soil and land management, naturalresource management and environmental engineering. Covers all aspects of soil science including soil habitat,processes in the soil environment and soil management. Emphasizes the applications of soil science to the solution ofpractical problems in soil and land management. Highlights real world examples drawn from the author’sinternational experience in the field. Includes an expanded colour section of soil profiles and otherfeatures, and greater coverage of international soilclassification Features new problem sets and questions at the end of eachchapter, designed to reinforce important principles. An answer keyis provided at the end of the text. Artwork from the book is available to instructors online atwww.blackwellpublishing.com/white

Author : Noorallah Gulamhusein Juma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Soil science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025741393

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Introduction to Soil Science and Soil Resources by Noorallah Gulamhusein Juma Pdf

Author : Ewart Adsil FitzPatrick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:802011181

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An Introduction to Soil Science by Ewart Adsil FitzPatrick Pdf

Author : Robert Pavlis
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781550927238

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Soil Science for Gardeners by Robert Pavlis Pdf

Build healthy soil and grow better plants Robert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook. Healthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing your soil health is beyond most gardeners, many of whom lack an in-depth knowledge of the soil ecosystem. Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere – the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health. Coverage includes: Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertility and plant nutrients The creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility, including setting priorities and goals in a cost-effective, realistic time frame. Creating the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility Written for the home gardener, market gardener, and micro-farmer, Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.

Author : Geoffrey Winthrop Leeper,Nicholas C. Uren
Publisher : Melbourne University
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0522844642

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Soil Science by Geoffrey Winthrop Leeper,Nicholas C. Uren Pdf

Many people need a better understanding of the formation, classification, properties and fertility of soils - specifically Australian soils. Soil science, once restricted to schools of agricultural science and horticulture, now reaches out to secondary and tertiary students of ecology, geography and environmental science, to people concerned with natural resource management, to farmers - even to the home gardener. This comprehensive, interesting and readable book is not just another textbook. It is an institution. First published in 1948, Professor Leeper's book became, in the course of four editions, the bible in its field. Inevitably it dated - but nothing of comparable quality replaced it. Dr Nick Uren has updated the bible. His revision includes substantive work on the theoretical underpinnings of major soil properties, conversion to standardized units, new and revised illustrations and tables. Most importantly, the book now better encompasses the whole of Australia. As each country has its own soils and usually its own scheme of soil classification, the textbooks of other countries have limited usefulness here. Now, again, we have our own. Its staying qualities are proven. As an introduction to soils, there is simply nothing to match it.

Author : Neal S. Eash,Cary J. Green,Aga Razvi,William F. Bennett
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119949367

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Soil Science Simplified by Neal S. Eash,Cary J. Green,Aga Razvi,William F. Bennett Pdf

Soil Science Simplified, Fifth Edition is a significant update and revision of the classic introductory soils text. The new edition includes greater coverage of non-agricultural uses of soils ranging from municipal to engineering uses, as well as an expanded discussion of environmental uses of soils and soil conservation. In addition, the chapters covering the basic scientific aspects of soil from its physical, chemical and biological properties to basic formation will be thorougly revised and updated. Soil Science Simplified will serve as a valuable introduction to soil science that addresses many new developments to this ever-changing field while maintaining the elements that have made it a user-friendly introductory text for more than 25 years. This text will be essential reading for anyone studying soil science as well as professionals working with this valuable resource.