Soils Of South Africa

Author : Martin Fey
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781139495295

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Soils of South Africa by Martin Fey Pdf

Soils of South Africa is the first book in seventy years that provides a comprehensive account of South African soils. The book arranges more than seventy soil forms into fourteen groups and then provides, for each group: • maps showing their distribution and abundance throughout South Africa • descriptions of morphological, chemical and physical properties • a detailed account of classification and its correlation with international systems • a discussion of soil genesis which includes a review of relevant research papers • appraisal of soil quality from a land use perspective as well as for its ecological significance • illustrative examples of soil profiles with analytical data and accompanying interpretations. There is also a fascinating account of the special relationship that exists between South African animals and soil environments. Soils of South Africa should interest students and researchers in the earth, environmental and biological sciences, as well as environmental practitioners, farmers, foresters and civil engineers.

Author : Martin Venn Fey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Soils
ISBN : 1139136240

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Soils of South Africa by Martin Venn Fey Pdf

Provides a comprehensive account of South African soils, including a fascinating account of the special relationship that exists between South African animals and soil environments.

Author : Martin Venn Fey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Soils
ISBN : 1139070088

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Soils of South Africa by Martin Venn Fey Pdf

Provides a comprehensive account of South African soils, including a fascinating account of the special relationship that exists between South African animals and soil environments.

Author : C. N. Macvicar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : CORNELL:31924090194725

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Soil Classification by C. N. Macvicar Pdf

Structure of the classification system. Definitions and concepts of diagnostic horizons. Definitions of forms and series.

Author : CW van Huyssteen
Publisher : UJ Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781928424666

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Relating the South African soil taxonomy to the World Reference Base for soil resources by CW van Huyssteen Pdf

The South African Taxonomic soil classification system (SAT) is well established and utilised in South Africa. However, it is not internationally well known and therefore the need arose to provide a tool by which South African soil taxonomists can convert South African soil classifications and profile descriptions to the international classifications of the World Reference Base (WRB) for soil resources. The diagnostics and tacit knowledge presented in this publication are therefore based on the SAT and the WRB. When necessary, further substantiation was derived from the Land Type Survey of South Africa. The adopted procedure is effective in providing a reasonable classification based on the South African soil forms and families, while excluding certain WRB soil groups and qualifiers, because these are irrelevant to South African taxonomy. Lastly, this publication also highlights some peculiarities, omissions and inconsistencies observed between the SAT and WRB.

Author : Cornelius Wilhelm Van Huyssteen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Soils
ISBN : 1928424678

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Relating the South African Soil Taxonomy to the World Reference Base for Soil Resources by Cornelius Wilhelm Van Huyssteen Pdf

Author : Arnold Clifford Orvedal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Soils
ISBN : PSU:000007951152

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Bibliography of Soils of the Tropics: Tropics in general and Africa by Arnold Clifford Orvedal Pdf

Author : Stephen R. Waddington
Publisher : CIMMYT
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Green manure crops
ISBN : 9706481133

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Grain Legumes and Green Manures for Soil Fertility in Southern Africa by Stephen R. Waddington Pdf

Author : Hari Eswaran,Robert Ahrens,Thomas J. Rice,B.A. Stewart
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002-12-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000611137

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Soil Classification by Hari Eswaran,Robert Ahrens,Thomas J. Rice,B.A. Stewart Pdf

Developments in soil classification have accompanied parallel progress in our understanding of the soil system. However the theories behind the classifications and the purposes for which they were created have changed over time. The editors hope that this comprehensive synthesis will help to rally soil scientists around the world to develop an acce

Author : Adornis Dakarai Nciizah
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031551857

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The Marginal Soils of Africa by Adornis Dakarai Nciizah Pdf

Author : C. N. MacVicar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:630470552

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Soil Classification by C. N. MacVicar Pdf

Author : G.E. Blight,A.B. Fourie,G.R. Wardle
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000446647

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Geotechnics for Developing Africa by G.E. Blight,A.B. Fourie,G.R. Wardle Pdf

The proceedings represent a valuable reference on geotechnical problems peculiar to Africa and for engineering solutions to local problems. Topics covered are: Foundation engineering and lateral support; Methods of design and analysis; Monitoring, laboratory and field testing; Municipal, industrial and mining waste and environmental geotechnics; Soil improvement; Transportation geotechnics; Case studies.The proceedings are also an invaluable source of data on the properties of African soils, the properties of residual and tropical soils, as well as climate related problems.

Author : Homer LeRoy Shantz,Curtis Fletcher Marbut
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X000267433

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The Vegetation and Soils of Africa by Homer LeRoy Shantz,Curtis Fletcher Marbut Pdf

Author : Peter J. Gregory,Stephen Nortcliff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781405197700

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Soil Conditions and Plant Growth by Peter J. Gregory,Stephen Nortcliff Pdf

Building on the extremely successful and popular Russell’s Soil Conditions and Plant Growth, Wiley-Blackwell is pleased to publish this completely revised and updated edition of the soil science classic. Covering all aspects of the interactions between plant and soil, Peter Gregory and Stephen Nortcliff, along with their team of internationally-known and respected authors, provide essential reading for all students and professionals studying and working in agriculture and soil science. Subject areas covered range from crop science and genetics; soil fertility and organic matter; nitrogen and phosphoros cycles and their management; properties and management of plant nutrients; water and the soil physical environment and its management; plants and change processes in soils; management of the soil/plant system; and new challenges including food, energy and water security in a changing environment. Providing a very timely account on how better to understand and manage the many interactions that occur between soils and plants, Soil Conditions and Plant Growth is sure to become the book of choice - as a recommended text for students and as an invaluable reference for those working or entering into the industry. An essential purchase for all universities and research establishments where agricultural, soil, and environmental sciences are studied and taught.

Author : Richard A. Sikora,Eugene R. Terry,Paul L.G. Vlek,Joyce Chitja
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429686634

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Transforming Agriculture in Southern Africa by Richard A. Sikora,Eugene R. Terry,Paul L.G. Vlek,Joyce Chitja Pdf

This book provides a synthesis of the key issues and challenges facing agriculture and food production in Southern Africa. Southern Africa is facing numerous challenges from diverse issues such as agricultural transformations, growing populations, urbanization and climate change. These challenges place great pressure on food security, agriculture, water availability and other natural resources, as well as impacting biodiversity. Drawing on case studies from Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the chapters in this book consider these challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective, covering key areas in constraints to production, the most important building blocks of good farming practices, and established and emerging technologies. This book will be a valuable support for informing new policies and processes aimed at improving food production and security and developing sustainable agriculture in Southern Africa. This informative volume will be key reading for those interested in agricultural science, African studies, rural studies, development studies and sustainability. It will also be a valuable resource for policymakers, governmental and nongovernmental organizations, and agricultural practitioners. This title has been made available as Open Access under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CCBY-NC-ND) license and can be accessed here: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9780429401701