Bibliograph

Elements of the nature and properties of soils, Nyle C. Brady, Ray R. Weil

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Elements of the nature and properties of soils, Nyle C. Brady, Ray R. Weil

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Elements of the nature and properties of soils

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

276340542

Responsibility statement

Nyle C. Brady, Ray R. Weil

Summary

Elements of Nature and Properties of Soils is designed to help make the study of soils fascinating and intellectually satisfying. This text emphasizes the soil as a natural resource and soils as ecosystems.--COVER

Table Of Contents

The soils around us -- Formation of soils from parent materials -- Soil classification -- Soil architecture and physical properties -- Soil water: characteristics and behavior -- Soil and the hydrologic cycle -- Soil aeration and temperature -- The colloidal fraction: seat of soil chemical and physical activity -- Soil acidity, alkalinity, aridity, and salinity -- Organisms and ecology of the soil -- Soil organic matter -- Nutrient cycles and soil fertility -- Practical nutrient management -- Soil erosion and its control -- Soils and chemical pollution

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