Aimed at taking the mystery out of soil science, Soils: Principles, Properties and Management is a text for undergraduate/graduate students who study soil as a natural resource. Written in a reader-friendly style, with a host of examples, figures and tables, the book leads the reader from the basics of soil science through to complex situations, covering such topics as:
the origin, development and classification of soil
physical, chemical and biological properties of soil
water and nutrient management
management of problem soils, wetland soils...
Aimed at taking the mystery out of soil science, Soils: Principles, Properties and Management is a text for undergraduate/graduate students ...
Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but their interpretation also differs from cropland soils. Just as there are diverse forest types, there are many soil variants that need different management. Today, forest plantations are being intensively managed for profitable timber, pulpwood and energy production. Site selection, species selection, site productivity evaluation, silvicultural treatments, and soil amendments need crucial soil information. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical, chemical and biological properties of forest soils and their implications...
Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but their interpretation also differs from cropland soils. Just as there are diverse forest types, ...
In view of the grave consequences of soil degradation on ecosystem functions, food security, biodiversity and human health, this book covers the extent, causes, processes and impacts of global soil degradation, and processes for improvement of degraded soils. Soil conservation measures, including soil amendments, decompaction, mulching, cover cropping, crop rotation, green manuring, contour farming, strip cropping, alley cropping, surface roughening, windbreaks, terracing, sloping agricultural land technology (SALT), dune stabilization, etc., are discussed. Particular emphasis is given to...
In view of the grave consequences of soil degradation on ecosystem functions, food security, biodiversity and human health, this book covers the exten...
Soil is a fundamental resource that urgently needs to be protected and, where damaged, restored. This text gives readers a comprehensive understanding of soil conservation including its long-term benefits to agriculture and its role in terrestial ecosystems.
Soil is a fundamental resource that urgently needs to be protected and, where damaged, restored. This text gives readers a comprehensive understanding...
Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but their interpretation also differs from cropland soils. Just as there are diverse forest types, there are many soil variants that need different management. Today, forest plantations are being intensively managed for profitable timber, pulpwood and energy production. Site selection, species selection, site productivity evaluation, silvicultural treatments, and soil amendments need crucial soil information. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the physical, chemical and biological properties of forest soils and their implications...
Forest soil characteristics are not only unique but their interpretation also differs from cropland soils. Just as there are diverse forest types, ...
Few soils can be called problem soils in their natural state. The problem lies with our dire necessity to use them for different ways and purposes for ever increasing human population, increasing demand of food, wood, and others, and continuous loss of arable soils due to land-use changes.
Few soils can be called problem soils in their natural state. The problem lies with our dire necessity to use them for different ways and purposes for...
