عنوان

Soil science & management /

(Number (ISBN

0840024320

(Number (ISBN

084002438X

(Number (ISBN

1337904597

(Number (ISBN

9780840024329

(Number (ISBN

9780840024381

(Number (ISBN

9781337904599

Title Proper

Soil science & management /

General Material Designation

[Book]

First Statement of Responsibility

Edward J. Plaster.

Edition Statement

6th ed.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Clifton Park, NY :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Delmar, Cengage Learning,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

©2014.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

xix, 520 pages :

Other Physical Details

color illustrations, maps ;

Dimensions

29 cm

Text of Note

Includes index.

Text of Note

The importance of soil -- Soil origin and development -- Soil classification and survey -- Physical properties of soil -- Life in the soil -- Organic matter -- Soil water -- Water conservation -- Drainage and irrigation -- Soil fertility -- Soil pH and salinity -- Plant nutrition -- Soil sampling and testing -- Fertilizers -- Organic amendments -- Tillage and cropping systems -- Horticultural uses of soil -- Soil conservation -- Urban soil -- Government agencies and programs -- Appendixes. Some basic science -- Soil orders of the United States -- Soil horizon symbol suffixes -- Land evaluation -- Preferred soil characteristics for selected trees -- Glossary.

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Text of Note

Gain a practical understanding of soil properties and the soil management techniques most important for the effective use of soils with Soil Science and Management, 6E. This non-technical, reader-friendly book details all aspects of effective soil usage, including management techniques, composition, fertility, erosion, conservation, and irrigation. These topics are integrated into a practical guide to help readers better understand and manage soil as a natural resource. This edition highlights horticultural uses of soil as well as the latest green methodologies in both agricultural and horticultural practice. New content reflects the most recent science and environmental issues related to soil use, conservation, and sustainability. Updates related to nutrient management and best practices, legal issues, and government programs are also included. A complete support package for class preparation, testing and review includes a new CourseMate website that extends learning with interactive resources to further students' understanding and skills. - Publisher.

Parallel Title

Soil science and management

Soil management.

Soil science.

Soil management.

Soil science.

Number

Edition

Class number

Class number

Book number

Book number

Plaster, Edward J.

Date of Transaction

20200822141946.0

Electronic name

[Book]

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