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Principles and practice of soil science : the soil as a natural resource / created by Robert E. White.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Blackwell Pub., 2006Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xi, 363 pages : illustrations (some colored) ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780632064557
  • 0632064552
  • 9780632064557
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • S591 WHI
Contents:
1. Introduction to the soil -- 2. The mineral component of the soil -- 3. Soil organisms and organic matter -- 4. Peds and pores -- 5. Soil formation -- 6. Hydrology, soil water and temperature -- 7. Reactions at surfaces -- 8. Soil aeration -- 9. Processes in profile development -- 10. Nutrient cycling -- 11. Maintenance of soil productivity -- 12. Fertilizers and pesticides -- 13. Problem soils -- 14. Soil information systems -- 15. Soil quality and sustainable land management.
Review: "Principles and Practice of Soil Science, Fourth Edition provides 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. The text focuses on the fundamental concepts of how soils function and how this functioning is vital to productive and environmentally benign soil use." "Although designed primarily for students, Principles and Practice of Soil Science, Fourth Edition is also an accessible reference for professional soil scientists, agronomists, ecologists, geomorphologists, engineers and land managers."--Jacket.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Core Collection Main Library Core Collection S591 WHI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 163235 Available BK151342
Book Book Main Library Open Shelf S591 WHI (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 163198 Available BK151224

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1. Introduction to the soil -- 2. The mineral component of the soil -- 3. Soil organisms and organic matter -- 4. Peds and pores -- 5. Soil formation -- 6. Hydrology, soil water and temperature -- 7. Reactions at surfaces -- 8. Soil aeration -- 9. Processes in profile development -- 10. Nutrient cycling -- 11. Maintenance of soil productivity -- 12. Fertilizers and pesticides -- 13. Problem soils -- 14. Soil information systems -- 15. Soil quality and sustainable land management.

"Principles and Practice of Soil Science, Fourth Edition provides 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. The text focuses on the fundamental concepts of how soils function and how this functioning is vital to productive and environmentally benign soil use." "Although designed primarily for students, Principles and Practice of Soil Science, Fourth Edition is also an accessible reference for professional soil scientists, agronomists, ecologists, geomorphologists, engineers and land managers."--Jacket.

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