Soil Chemistry and Its Applications

ISBN-13: 9780521311342 / Angielski / Miękka / 1993 / 208 str.

Malcolm S. Cresser; Anthony Edwards; Ken Killham

Opis

This text, aimed at upper-division undergraduate students, begins by defining the relationship among soil chemistry and other fields, such as plant science and pollution science. A detailed description of the components of soils follows, including inorganic, mineral, and organic matter. The book addresses cogent issues, such as soil fertility and soil pollution. The concluding chapter reviews future analytic advances in the study of soil chemistry, emphasizing the importance of the soil chemist in equitable and sustainable land use and agricultural policy.

Recenzje

' … well presented and is at a reasonable price … an attractive and stimulating introduction to soil chemistry.' Education in Chemistry

Spis treści

1. Why study soil chemistry?; 2. Inorganic and mineral components of soils; 3. Soil organic matter; 4. Soil chemical reactions; 5. Soil fertility; 6. Soil chemistry and freshwater quality; 7. Soils and pollution; 8. The future of soil chemistry; References; Index.