| Description |
x, 384 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Chapter 1: The Importance of Soil. Chapter 2: Soil Origin and Development. Chapter 3: Soil Classification and Survey. Chapter 4: Physical Properties of Soil. Chapter 5: Life in the Soil. Chapter 6: Organic Matter. Chapter 7: Soil Water. Chapter 8: Water Conservation. Chapter 9: Drainage and Irrigation. Chapter 10: Soil Fertility. Chapter 11: Soil pH and Salinity. Chapter 12: Plant Nutrition. Chapter 13: Soil Sampling and Testing. Chapter 14: Fertilizers. Chapter 15: Organic Amendments. Chapter 16: Tillage and Cropping Systems. Chapter 17: Horticultural Uses of Soil. Chapter 18: Soil Conservation. Chapter 19: Urban Soil. Chapter 20: Government Agencies and Programs. Appendices, Glossary, Index |
| Summary |
"This new edition introduces the concepts behind soil science and relates these concepts to current soil management practices, such as the most recent regulatory changes and technological developments, wetland management, the use of Geographic Information Systems for soil mapping, and much more. The emphasis on sustainable soil use and conservation prepares the user to deal with today's environmental issues, such as soil and water conservation, nutrient management, sustainable agriculture, and related topics. An appendix familiarizes the user with basic chemistry concepts to provide the foundation for further study in soil science."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: Albany : Delmar, 1997 |
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Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Includes reference to soil and water resources of the United States |
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English |
| Subject |
Soils -- United States.
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Soil science.
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Soil management.
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| LC no. |
2002074051 |
| ISBN |
0766839354 : |
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