Principles of Soil Physics

ISBN-13: 9780824753245 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 736 str.

Lal Rattan; Manoj Shukla; Arun Shukla

Opis

Studying the impact of the physical and hydrological properties and processes of soil on agricultural production, the environment and sustainable use of natural resources, this detailed reference provides coverage of issues related to soil physics, structure, hydrology, aeration, temperature and analysis.

Spis treści

Importance of Soil Physics Basic Definitions and Concepts Soil Solids Soil Structure Porosity Manifestations of Soil Structure Soil Strength and Compaction Soil Rheology and Plasticity Water Soil Water Content Soil Qater Potential Water Flow in Saturated Soils Water Flow in Unsaturated Soils Water Infiltration in Soil Water Evaporation from Soil Solute Transport Soil Temperature and Heat Flow in Soils Soil Air and Aeration Physical Properties of Gravelly Soils Special Problems Appendix A: Units and Conversions Appendix B: Properties of Water

O autorze

Lal, Rattan; Shukla, Manoj K.