Encyclopedia of soil science - Vol. 2
Lal, Rattan
Encyclopedia of soil science - Vol. 2 - 2nd ed. - Florida: Taylor & Francis Group, 2006 - xxxvi.965p
Vol. 2 of 2 Vol. set
Upholding the high standard of quality set by the previous edition, this Second Edition is comprised of a vast array of new and updated articles showcasing the latest research and practices in the chemistry, physics, biology and analysis of soils, soil quality, agricultural and sustainable development, environmental quality, natural resources management, and ecology.An invaluable reference for anyone seeking information on all aspects of soil science, this resource contains new sections on ISRIC - World Soil Information, root growth and agricultural management, nitrate leaching management, podzols, paramos soils, water repellant soils, rare earth elements. and much more...presents hundreds of entries on tillage, irrigation, erosion control, minerals, ground water, and soil degradation...outlines the agricultural, environmental, industrial, and cultural components that affect soil productivity...offers quick access to peer-reviewed articles on all branches of soil science - from mineralogy and physics to soil management, restoration, and global warming... and assesses the physical and hydrological properties of soil in natural and agricultural ecosystems.
0849350549
Soil science
Soil science
Acid rain
Biology
Soil analysis
Soil quality
Sustainable development
Natural resources
Ecology
Global warming
Soil retention
Soil productivity
Agricultural development
Soil protection
Natural resources
Natural resources
Biodiversity
Crops
Greenhouse effect
Land use
Mineralogical analysis
631.403
Encyclopedia of soil science - Vol. 2 - 2nd ed. - Florida: Taylor & Francis Group, 2006 - xxxvi.965p
Vol. 2 of 2 Vol. set
Upholding the high standard of quality set by the previous edition, this Second Edition is comprised of a vast array of new and updated articles showcasing the latest research and practices in the chemistry, physics, biology and analysis of soils, soil quality, agricultural and sustainable development, environmental quality, natural resources management, and ecology.An invaluable reference for anyone seeking information on all aspects of soil science, this resource contains new sections on ISRIC - World Soil Information, root growth and agricultural management, nitrate leaching management, podzols, paramos soils, water repellant soils, rare earth elements. and much more...presents hundreds of entries on tillage, irrigation, erosion control, minerals, ground water, and soil degradation...outlines the agricultural, environmental, industrial, and cultural components that affect soil productivity...offers quick access to peer-reviewed articles on all branches of soil science - from mineralogy and physics to soil management, restoration, and global warming... and assesses the physical and hydrological properties of soil in natural and agricultural ecosystems.
0849350549
Soil science
Soil science
Acid rain
Biology
Soil analysis
Soil quality
Sustainable development
Natural resources
Ecology
Global warming
Soil retention
Soil productivity
Agricultural development
Soil protection
Natural resources
Natural resources
Biodiversity
Crops
Greenhouse effect
Land use
Mineralogical analysis
631.403