Soil Science: Properties, Fertility and Management of Soil - Hardcover

by Bruce Collins (Editor)

Soil science is the study of the characteristics and properties of soil. It studies the texture, water content, fertility, biota and acidity of soil. The two main branches of soil science are pedology and edaphology. With an increase in issues such as water crisis and land use, soil science studies ways of preserving soil. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of soil science. As this field is emerging at a fast pace, this book will help the readers to better understand the concepts of soil science.