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9780813829425

Soil Science Simplified

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  • ISBN13:

    9780813829425

  • ISBN10:

    0813829429

  • Edition: 4th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-12-11
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

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Summary

Soil Science Simplified presents the basic principles of soil science that govern the use of soil for all purposes related to plant growth, soils engineering, and conservation.The fourth edition has been expanded to give greater depth to topics included in the previous edition. Improvements include: 1 Updated examples, figures, and text reflecting current research and practice 2 Additional discussion related to the environmental aspects of soil science 3 New developments brought about by computer technology 4 The latest changes in the classification of soilsThis easily readable resource is ideal for use as a high school agriculture textbook, an undergraduate introductory soil science supplemental text, or an illustrated reference for students, farmers, and related professionals.

Author Biography

Milo I. Harpstead, Ph.D., is certified as a Professional Soil Classifier with the American Registry of Certified Professionals in Agronomy, Crops, and Soils (ARCPACS) within the Society of American Agriculture. He is a former Professor of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Dr. Harpstead also has taught and supervised research for students in Nigeria, Malaysia, Germany, and Australia.

Thomas J. Sauer, Ph.D., spent three years as a Soil Physicist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service Biomass Center in Arkansas and is now a Soil Scientist for the national Soil Tilth Laboratory, Ames, Iowa, where he conducts research on soil management impacts related to agroecology and air quality.

William F. Bennett, Ph.D., has been involved in teaching Soils, Soil Fertility, and Crops for over 40 years. He is a former Director of Development for the College of Agricultural Science and national Resources at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. In addition to work as a Soil fertility Consultant, Dr. Bennett is currently involved in educational programs in the fertilizer industry, with emphasis on the Certified Crop Advisor Program.

Table of Contents

Preface vii
The Soil around Us
3(6)
Soil Formation
9(18)
Soil Physical Properties
27(12)
Soil Biology
39(18)
Soil Colloids and Chemistry
57(18)
Soil Water
75(20)
Soil Temperature and Heat Flow
95(14)
Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition
109(22)
Soil Management
131(14)
Soil Conservation
145(16)
Soil Classification
161(24)
Soil Surveys
185(8)
Soil Engineering
193(14)
Glossary 207(10)
Index 217

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