Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils - Couverture souple

Nyle, Brady; Raymond, Weil

 
9780135014332: Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils

Synopsis

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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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 soilsExpanded treatment of soil quality, soil degradation and soil resilienceA new section on septic tank drain fieldsExpanded section on irrigation managementA new section on wetlands and their poorly aerated soils

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9781292039299: Elements of the Nature and Properties of Soils: Pearson New International Edition

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1292039299 ISBN 13 :  9781292039299
Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 2013
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