Elements of the Nature and Property of Soils

Elements of the Nature and Property of Soils

Editorial Reviews
Book Description
This book opens readers' eyes to the fascinating and important world of soils, and the principles that can be used to minimize the degradation and destruction of one of our most important natural resources. Chapter topics include soil classification, architecture and physical properties, the hydrologic cycle, aeration and temperature, and practical nutrient management. For anyone looking for the fundamental knowledge that will serve as a prerequisite to meeting the many natural-resource challenges awaiting humanity in the 21st century.

Card catalog description
"This book explores the principles and properties of soils and their physical, chemical and biological characteristics. Forest, rangeland, wetland, desert, agricultural areas, and constructed ecosystems are vividly used in describing processes and properties. Environmental applications, management problems and discussion of human impact on soils help to foster inquisitiveness on the part of readers."--BOOK JACKET.

Elements of the Nature and Property of Soils,Nyle C. Brady,Ray R. Weil,Prentice Hall,0130144975,Agriculture - Agronomy,Agriculture - General,Environmental Engineering & Technology,Science/Mathematics,Soil Science,Soils,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts

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