Soil Science and Management

Name: Soil Science and Management
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ISBN: 9780827372931

ISBN-10: 0827372930

ISBN-13: 9780827372931

Edition: 3rd 1997 (Revised)

Authors: Edward J. Plaster

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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 students to deal with today's enviromental issues, such as soil and water conservation, nutrient management, sustainable agriculture, and related topics. An appendix familiarizes horticultural majors with basic chemistry concepts to provide the foundation for further study in soil science. ALSO AVAILABLE Lab Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-7864-5…

Book details

List price: $351.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 12/19/1996
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 402
Size: 8.25" wide x 9.63" long x 0.81" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English



Preface


Author's Acknowledgments



The Importance of Soil


Soil Shapes Human History


Soil Is a Life-Supporting Layer of Material


Soil Is a Medium for Plant Growth


Soil: A Three-Phase System


Agricultural Uses of Soil


Nonagricultural Uses of Soil


Land Use in the United States


Soil Quality



Soil Origin and Development


The Soil Body


Rocks and Minerals


Parent Material


Climate


Organisms


Topography


Time


Humans


The Soil Profile



Soil Classification and Survey


Soil Classification


Soil Survey


Land Capability Classes



Physical Properties of Soil


Soil Texture


Soil Density and Permeability


Soil Structure


Soil Consistence


Soil Tilth


Soil Pans


Soil Temperature


Soil Color



Life in the Soil


The Soil Food Chain and Carbon Cycle


Microorganisms


Distribution and Functions of Microorganisms


Promoting Soil Organisms


Soil Animals