Applied Soil Physical Properties, Drainage, and Irrigation Strategies. - Couverture souple

Mccarty, Lambert B.; Hubbard, Lewis Ray, Jr.; Quisenberry, Virgil

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3319795937 ISBN 13 : 9783319795935

Editeur : Springer, 2019

Synopsis

The book is a realistic blend of basic knowledge and understanding in soil physical properties. It will enable the reader to scientifically analyze soils to develop practical and successful means of providing sufficient drainage and to develop science-based irrigation strategies. Only basic mathematical knowledge is necessary to understand and apply the proven principles covered. With limited resources that are increasing significantly in costs, the book blends the ideal concept of providing sufficient drainage and irrigation based on using soil physical properties but with financial limitations in mind.One traditional problem with many Soil Physics, Drainage, and Irrigations-based texts is the prerequisite of understanding complicated calculus-based mathematics. Although necessary for a theory-based text, our text was developed with practitioners in mind where such complicated mathematics was avoided but referenced if the reader wishes to further explore the specific topic. Another problem with many traditional texts is the lack of practical examples or case-studies allowing readers to relate their specific scenarios to similar types of situations. We have purposely included numerous examples and practical field experiences. This is especially true when many of the theoretical ideals are covered, followed by explanations of how such ideals can be applied in the laboratory and field.

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À propos de l'auteur

Lambert B. McCarty

L. B. (Bert) McCarty is a Professor of Agriculture andEnvironmental Sciences specializing in turfgrass science and management atClemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. A native of Batesburg, SC, hereceived a BS degree from Clemson University in Agronomy and Soils, MS fromNorth Carolina State University in Crop and Soil Science, and PhD from ClemsonUniversity in Plant Physiology and Plant Pathology.

Dr. McCarty spent nine years as a turfgrass specialist atthe University of Florida in Gainesville. While at the University of Florida,he oversaw the design and construction of the state-of-the-art research andeducation turfgrass facility, The Envirotron.  He also was authoror co-author of the books, Best Management Practices for Florida GolfCourses, Weeds of Southern Turfgrasses, and Florida Lawn Handbook.

Since 1996, he has been at Clemson University and isinvolved in research, extension, and teaching activities. He has publishednumerous articles dealing with all phases of turfgrass management and is inconstant demand for his presentations and world-wide agronomic knowledge andexperiences. He is currently co-author of the books, Color Atlas ofTurfgrass Weeds, Best Golf Course Management Practices, Southern Lawns,Home Lawn Management in SC, Managing Bermudagrass Turf, Sod Production inthe Southern United States, Fundamentals of Turfgrass and AgriculturalChemistry, Designing and Maintaining Bermudagrass Sports Fields in the UnitedStates, and Weed Control in Turf and Ornamentals, is a co-author forthe GCSAA seminars, Weed Control, Advanced Weed Management, ManagingBentgrass in Heat-Stress Environments, and Managing Ultradwarf BermudagrassGolf Greens and is active in a number of professional societies. He alsoteaches a course, Advanced Turfgrass Management and has been aCertified Professional Agronomist for over 25 years. He is a Fellow, CropScience Society of America and Fred V. Grau Turfgrass Scientist Awardwinner. 

L. Ray Hubbard, Jr.

Ray Hubbard has been Clemson Universitys Experiment StationEngineer since 1993.  He earned his Ph.D. in Plant and EnvironmentalSciences from Clemson, with emphases in Soil Physics and Turfgrass, and a minorin Statistics.  He also has B.S. degrees in Civil Engineering andAgricultural Engineering from Clemson.  Dr. Hubbard has been aRegistered Professional Engineer since 1989.  He has made numerousscientific and public service presentations, research demonstrations, andclassroom lectures.

Virgil Quisenberry

Virgil Quisenberry is a Professor emeritus specializingin Soil Physics at Clemson University. A native of Kentucky, he received a BS,MS, and PhD from the University of Kentucky in Soils and Agriculture. He spent37 years as a professor at Clemson University dealing with teaching andresearch in the area of Soils, specifically Soil Physics. He continues toprovide soils training to Certified Agronomists (CPAg) and Certified CropAdvisors (CCA) and is active on several graduate student committees.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2019
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3319795937
• ISBN 13: 9783319795935
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 314
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