Scheffer/Schachtschabel Soil Science
Author | : Hans-Peter Blume |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 620 |
Release | : 2015-10-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 3642309410 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783642309410 |
Rating | : 4/5 (410 Downloads) |
Download or read book Scheffer/Schachtschabel Soil Science written by Hans-Peter Blume and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-10-14 with total page 620 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The soils are fundamental to our existence, delivering water and nutrients to plants, that feed us. But they are in many ways in danger and their conservation is therefore a most important focus for science, governments and society as a whole. A team of world recognised researchers have prepared this first English edition based on the 16th European edition. • The precursors and the processes of soil development • The physical, biological and chemical properties of soils • Nutrients and Pollutants • The various soil classifications with the main focus on the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB) • The most important soils and soil landscapes of the world • Soil Evaluation Techniques • Basic Principles of Soil Conservation Whoever works with soils needs this book.