Fundamentals of Soil Science

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By Henry D. Foth

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Fundamentals of Soil Science offers a comprehensive exploration of soil as a dynamic, three-dimensional entity. Beginning with foundational concepts, it examines soil physical properties, water dynamics, and emphasises tillage, traffic, and erosion processes. The text also delves into the biological, mineralogical, and chemical properties of soils, soil fertility, and fertiliser use. Further sections address soil genesis, taxonomy, geography, land use, and soil survey, including their broader role in food production challenges. Detailed figures, tables, and computer applications supplement the explanations, using both English and metric units.
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This thorough and revised text suits students and professionals in agriculture, environmental science, and soil studies seeking an in-depth understanding of soil science principles and practical applications.

This major revision of a bestselling text shows that soil is three--dimensional and dynamic. This concept is developed in the first two chapters and is built on throughout the book.

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The concept that soil is three-dimensional and dynamic is developed in the first two chapters of Fundamentals of Soil Science and is built on throughout this thoroughly revised text.

The book explores soil physical properties and water, with expanded coverage of tillage and traffic and an increased emphasis on water and wind erosion processes. It discusses the biological aspects of soils as well as their mineralogical and chemical properties.

Coverage includes the general area of soil fertility and fertilizer use, examining soil genesis, taxonomy, geography, land use and soil survey, and land use interpretations. It also discusses the importance of non-agronomic factors in the food population problem.

The text uses both English and metric units for crop yields. New figures and tables are included, and summary statements are given at the end of the more difficult sections and at the end of each chapter. Additionally, non-agricultural examples and several computer applications are provided for reference.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471522799

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 March 1991

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 8th edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 880g

Pages: 400

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Henry D. Foth Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Henry D. Foth is the author of Fundamentals of Soil Science, 8th Edition, published by Wiley.