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The nature and properties of soils / Nyle C. Brady, Ray R. Weil.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Boston : Pearson, [2017]Edition: Fifteenth editionDescription: xvii, 1086 pages : col. ill. ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 9780133254488
  • 0133254488
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • S591 .B79 2017
Online resources:
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 collodial fraction: seat of soil chemical and physical activity -- Soil acidity -- Soils of dry regions: alkalinity, salinity, and sodicity -- Organisms and ecology of the soil -- Soil organic matter -- Nitrogen and sulfur economy of soils -- Soil phosphorus and potassium -- Calcium, magnesium, silicon, and trace elements -- Practical nutrient management -- Soil erosion and its control -- Soils and chemical pollution -- Geographic soils information -- Prospects for soil health in the anthropocene.
Summary: "Enter the fascinating world of soils! Thoroughly updated and new in full color, the 15th edition of the market leading text brings the exciting field of soils to life." back cover.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Non-lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves S591 .B72 2017 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 39352800159022
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 collodial fraction: seat of soil chemical and physical activity -- Soil acidity -- Soils of dry regions: alkalinity, salinity, and sodicity -- Organisms and ecology of the soil -- Soil organic matter -- Nitrogen and sulfur economy of soils -- Soil phosphorus and potassium -- Calcium, magnesium, silicon, and trace elements -- Practical nutrient management -- Soil erosion and its control -- Soils and chemical pollution -- Geographic soils information -- Prospects for soil health in the anthropocene.

"Enter the fascinating world of soils! Thoroughly updated and new in full color, the 15th edition of the market leading text brings the exciting field of soils to life." back cover.

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