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Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils - Softcover

Brady Emeritus Professor, Nyle C.; Weil, Raymond R.

 
9780135014332: Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0135014336 ISBN 13: 9780135014332
Verlag: Pearson, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

With an emphasis on the fundamentals, this book explores the 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. Fully updated in this edition, it includes the latest information on soil colloids; nutrient cycles and soil fertility; and soils and chemical pollution. This edition is filled with hundreds of new figures and photos and continues to use examples from many fields, including agriculture, forestry, and natural resources. Taking an ecological approach, it emphasizes how the soil system is interconnected and the principles behind each soil concept. Updated information in this edition includes:

 

  • Engineering properties of soils
  • Expanded treatment of soil quality, soil degradation and soil resilience
  • A new section on septic tank drain fields
  • Expanded section on irrigation management
  • A new section on wetlands and their poorly aerated soils

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    Verlag
    Pearson
    Erscheinungsdatum
    2009
    Sprache
    Englisch
    ISBN 10 
    0135014336
    ISBN 13 
    9780135014332
    Einband
    Taschenbuch
    Auflage
    3
    Anzahl der Seiten
    624
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