Soil science and management Books

Agricultural lands worldwide are deteriorating, becoming acidic and losing essential humus content. This impacts global food quality and nutrition. Causes include extreme natural events and harmful human activities like deforestation. The consequences...

Soil science and Agricultural chemistry is one of the major subjects in Agricultural Sciences. It became a deciding subject to become candidature for most of the aspirants for competitive exams in Agriculture. This book contains major divisions of the...

No one can deny the fact that agriculture has an important role to play in the economy of Jammu and Kashmir. Eighty per cent population of this state lives in villages and depends on agriculture. The state cannot progress unless the economic...

"Transform Your Understanding of Agriculture & Soil Science with "Fostering a Healthy Planet"Looking for an insightful and engaging guide to regenerative agriculture and soil science? "Fostering a Healthy Planet" is your 2-in-1...

Soil classification and terminology are fundamental issues for the clear understanding and communication of the subject. However, while there are many national soil classification systems, these do not directly correlate with each other. This leads to...

First published in 1991. This is a more portable version of the Booker Tropical Soil Manual, in which the format (and weight) of the first edition have been reduced whilst retaining as much as possible of the original clarity. It also includes new...

Understanding of the dynamics of plant nutrients in the soil provides scientific basis for efficient nutrient management. Soil organic matter not only provides the nutrients required by the crop but also improve the biological and physical properties of...

This book deals with the problem soils, their constraints and management in the Indian context. The book starts with the introduction on problem soils and then attempts to cover most of the problematic soils in India.

Laboratory data are critical to the understanding of the properties and genesis of a single pedon, as well as to the understanding of fundamental soil relationships based on many observations of a large number of soils. Development of both an analytical...

Discover the hidden world beneath your feet with Introduction to Soil Science - a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of soil science that will change the way you think about this often overlooked, yet vital resource.Introduction to Soil...

Provides a comprehensive coverage of various omics approaches used to improve cereals in terms of yield, quality, and stress resilience. It offers insights into the promises and challenges of multi-omics data integration, guiding future advancements in...

A comprehensive volume that explores various aspects of biofortification, including prospective decision-making, nutrient biofortification, antinutrient reduction, and omics technology application.

There is magic in forages. The magic of sunlight and green leaves, and the miracle of photosynthesis. It’s the magic of legumes that pull nitrogen from the air to make proteins, of roots interacting with the soil, of plants capturing and storing...

The book is designed for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of agriculture and biology and the analysts of the laboratories of the line Departments who need to undertake the analysis of soil, plant and water samples. Basics of analytical...

2012 reprint of 1939 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. George Washington Carver (1864-1943) was an American scientist, botanist, educator and inventor. Much of Carver's fame is based on his...

Soil erosion and torrential floods, as destructive processes, have serious implications on the economy, society, and environment. The severity of torrential floods lies in their sudden occurrence and high intensity, and hence, the defense against...

Geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, and other allied engineering disciplines have, for a long time, shifted from problem solving to creating problems that plague our planet. This book, Sustainable Soils Re-Engineering, is here to point the world...

We don't need to poison the earth in order to grow better food, and what is harmful to the environment when improperly disposed of often can be turned back to the soil in a beneficial way through composting - if you know how. The Secret Life of...

This book, first published in 1978, provides a comprehensive guide to soil properties in any major world region. It emphasizes the significance of the spatial changes in soil patterns, the environmental influence on soils, and their temporal changes, but...

The book analyses different aspects viz. morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and genetics and reviews the suitability of different varieties for better sustainability and reduction of yield loss. It also reviews the different types of floods, and...

Nitrate Handbook: Environmental, Agricultural, and Health Effects provides an overview of the entire nitrate cycle and the processes influencing nitrate transformation. It clearly identifies the role of nitrate as an essential nutrient in plant growth,...

This book provides an integrated description of the indicators of rangeland sustainability that capture ecological, economic, and social dimensions. It takes a fresh look at the information available on current and emerging issues across rangelands, and...

The second edition of The Chemistry of Soils, published in 2008, has been used as a main text in soil-science courses across the world, and the book is widely cited as a reference for researchers in geoscience, agriculture, and ecology. The book...

Fertigation requires a thorough understanding of the science behind the technology to make it deliver the immense possibility it offers in crop production. Though the idea of fertigation existed from the times of solution culture, it did not receive the...

This work provides a comprehensive guide to the management of soil for the production and maintenance of fertility. Written in a non-technical style, it is accessible to anyone interested in improving the health and productivity of their soil.This work...

How is it different from what's already available?New Research & CollaborationUp-to-date - the last time a book covered this breadth was 1989 in Permaculture: A Designer's Manual by Bill Mollison & the advancements in science have been incredible...

In large parts of the developed and developing worlds soil tillage by plough or hoe is the main cause of land degradation leading to stagnating or even declining production levels and increasing production cost. It causes the...

The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9781003082613, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.This book explains the concept of...

Soil is the main source of nutrients for the growth of plants. Some of the nutrients obtained from the soil are nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, etc. The fertility of soil depends on the amount of nutrients, soil depth and microorganisms present in it...

The branch of science which focuses on the formation and classification of soil is known as soil science. Some of the branches of soil science are pedology, soil zoology, soil physics, soil ecology, soil chemistry, etc. With new techniques being...

Agricultural soil science is a sub discipline of soil science which studies the edaphic conditions related to the production of food. It provides a holistic understanding of soil and its relation to the ecosystem. Agricultural soil science helps in...

Soil is necessary for the existence of life on Earth. It is a natural element that is necessary for the growth of plants. The interaction between soil, plants and microbes is known as soil ecology. Plants and microbes are both essential for the nutrient...

The study of microbial activities in the soil is known as soil biology. It plays an important role in understanding the characteristics of soil. The soil biota consists of mesofauna, macrofauna, microfauna and megafauna. This book provides comprehensive...

A microorganism is a microscopic organism that may exist in single-celled form or in colony of cells. The study of microorganisms that are present in the soil is known as soil microbiology. It is also concerned with the study of the functions of...

""Hand List of the Specimens of Shield Reptiles in the British Museum"" is a book written by John Edward Gray and published in 1873. The book is a comprehensive guide to the shield reptiles that are housed in the British Museum. Shield reptiles are a...

CONTENTSIntroductionPart One - Soil Formation. Composition and Properties of SoilWeatheringFactors and Conditions of Soil FormationComposition of SoilSoil Colloids and Absorbing Power of SoilSoil MorphologyChemical and Physical Properties of SoilWater...

Commonly, we think of soil as just a medium to walk above or build upon. If we had the ability to shrink ourselves to the size of a soil particle, we would be amazed at the vibrant life and ever-changing interactions taking place all around us. The...

Sir Albert Howard presents a summary of his life's work in this book. Howard states "This law is true for soil, plant, animal, and man: the health of these four is one connected chain. Any weakness or defect in the health of any earlier link in the...

UPDATED VERSION - New Citations, New Images, New Information, New Microbes, & Newly EditedRegenerative Soil - The Science & Solutions covers soil management, remediation, generation, and the science from the biological, chemistry, and...

"Ploughs Up-To-Date" is a vintage catalogue of ploughs made by the Hornsby company in the late nineteenth century. With a wealth of interesting historical information and wonderful illustrations and photographs, this is a volume that is not to be missed...

A descriptive account based on the extensive topic of soil fertility has been presented in this book. It is a compilation of topics presented by internationally acclaimed experts in the field of soil fertility. It discusses in detail about various...

Soil science is crucial in today's time. It seeks to answer to the ever growing consumption and need of food. It studies all the aspects of soil and seeks to find solutions to increase productivity. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches...

This is comprehensive book which covers extensive topics like soil quality, soil fertility and land management. Soil serves as an essential resource for maintaining quality of life throughout the world. It performs multiple functions including...

This book discusses the various soil processes and also emphasizes on the topic of quality analysis. Soil quality and properties are constantly affected by human activities and natural processes. A number of researches are being conducted to assess soil...