Canadian Journal of Soil Science
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Publisher :
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,77 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Soil science
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The Canadian System of Soil Classification
Author : Canadian Agricultural Services Coordinating Committee. Soil Classification Working Group
Publisher : NRC Research Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 21,27 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780660174044
Book Description
This treatise begins with an introduction on the history of soil classification in Canada and discussion of the rationale for soil taxonomy. It then defines such terms as soil, pedon, and soil horizons before outlining the classification system along with identification keys. Chapters 4 through 13 describe the characteristics of the various soil orders and include information on distinguishing soils of one order from soils of other orders. Chapter 14 outlines criteria & guidelines used in differentiating classes in soil families and soil series categories. Chapter 15 provides information on distinguishing soil phases. Chapter 16 correlates Canadian soil taxonomy with other classification systems. Chapter 17 summarizes the main terminology used to describe soils at the landscape and pedon scales. The final chapter provides a system of landform classification for soil mapping.
Revue Agronomique Canadien
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Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Agriculture
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Book Description
Soil Sampling and Methods of Analysis
Author : M.R. Carter
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1264 pages
File Size : 25,42 MB
Release : 2007-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 1420005278
Book Description
Thoroughly updated and revised, this second edition of the bestselling Soil Sampling and Methods of Analysis presents several new chapters in the areas of biological and physical analysis and soil sampling. Reflecting the burgeoning interest in soil ecology, new contributions describe the growing number and assortment of new microbiological
Global Change and Forest Soils
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Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 17,14 MB
Release : 2019-11-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0444639993
Book Description
Global Change and Forest Soils: Cultivating Stewardship of a Finite Natural Resource, Volume 36, provides a state-of-the-science summary and synthesis of global forest soils that identifies concerns, issues and opportunities for soil adaptation and mitigation as external pressures from global changes arise. Where, how and why some soils are resilient to global change while others are at risk is explored, as are upcoming train wrecks and success stories across boreal, temperate, and tropical forests. Each chapter offers multiple sections written by leading soil scientists who comment on wildfires, climate change and forest harvesting effects, while also introducing examples of current global issues. Readers will find this book to be an integrated, up-to-date assessment on global forest soils. - Presents sections on boreal, temperate and tropical soils for a diverse audience - Serves as an important reference source for anyone interested in both a big-picture assessment of global soil issues and an in-depth examination of specific environmental topics - Provides a unique synthesis of forest soils and their collective ability to respond to global change - Offers chapters written by leading soil scientists - Prepares readers to meet the daily challenges of drafting multi-resource environmental science and policy documents
Soil Science: Fundamentals to Recent Advances
Author : Amitava Rakshit
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 50,94 MB
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9811609179
Book Description
This compilation has been designed to provide a comprehensive source of theoretical and practical update for scientists working in the broad field of soil science. The book explores all possible mechanisms and means to improve nutrient use efficiencies involving developing and testing of nanofertilizers, developing consortia based microbial formulations for mobilization of soil nutrients, and engineering of nutrient efficient crops using molecular biology and biotechnological tools. This is an all-inclusive collection of information about soil science. This book is of interest to teachers, researchers, soil scientists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also the book serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of soil science, quantitative ecology, earth sciences, GIS and geodetic sciences, as well as geologists, geomorphologists, hydrologists and landscape ecology. National and international agriculture and soil scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful read.
Encyclopedia of Soil Science
Author : Ward Chesworth
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 859 pages
File Size : 35,86 MB
Release : 2007-11-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1402039948
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Soil Science provides a comprehensive, alphabetical treatment of basic soil science in a single volume. It constitutes a wide ranging and authorative collection of some 160 academic articles covering the salient aspects of soil physics, chemistry, biology, fertility, technology, genesis, morphology, classification and geomorphology. With increased usage of soil for world food production, building materials, and waste repositories, demand has grown for a better global understanding of soil and its processes. longer articles by leading authorities from around the world are supplemented by some 430 definitions of common terms in soil sciences.
Biological & Agricultural Index
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Page : 1736 pages
File Size : 46,4 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Agriculture
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Book Description
Evaluation of Soil Organic Matter Models
Author : David S. Powlson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 49,6 MB
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 3642610943
Book Description
Soil organic matter (SOM) represents a major pool of carbon within the biosphere, roughly twice than in atmospheric CO2. SOM models embody our best understanding of soil carbon dynamics and are needed to predict how global environmental change will influence soil carbon stocks. These models are also required for evaluating the likely effectiveness of different mitigation options. The first important step towards systematically evaluating the suitability of SOM models for these purposes is to test their simulations against real data. Since changes in SOM occur slowly, long-term datasets are required. This volume brings together leading SOM model developers and experimentalists to test SOM models using long-term datasets from diverse ecosystems, land uses and climatic zones within the temperate region.
Soils
Author : Randall J. Schaetzl
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 801 pages
File Size : 22,11 MB
Release : 2015-04-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1316239748
Book Description
In its first edition, Soils established itself as the leading textbook in the fields of pedology and soil geomorphology. Expanded and fully updated, this second edition maintains its highly organized and readable style. Suitable as a textbook and a research-grade reference, the book's introductory chapters in soil morphology, mineralogy, chemistry, physics and organisms prepare the reader for the more advanced treatment that follows. Unlike its competitors, this textbook devotes considerable space to discussions of soil parent materials and soil mixing, along with dating and paleoenvironmental reconstruction techniques applicable to soils. Although introductions to widely used soil classification systems are included, theory and processes of soil genesis and geomorphology form the backbone of the book. Replete with more than 550 high-quality figures and photos and a detailed glossary, this book will be invaluable for anyone studying soils, landforms and landscape change anywhere on the globe.
