Soils - Principles, Properties and Management

pAimed at taking the mystery out of soil science, iSoils: Principles, Properties and Management /iis a text for undergraduate/graduate students who study soil as a natural resource. Written in a reader-friendly style, with a host of examples, figures and tables, the book leads the reader from the basics of soil science through to complex situations, covering such topics as:/pullithe origin, development and classification of soil /liliphysical, chemical and biological properties of soil /liliwater and nutrient management /lilimanagement of problem soils, wetland soils and forest soils /lilisoil degradation /li/ulpFurther, the ecological and agrological functions of soil are emphasized in the context of food security, biodiversity and climate change.
The interactions between the environment and soil management are highlighted. Soil is viewed as an ecosystem itself and as a part of larger terrestrial ecosystems./p