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Soil Science: Sustainable Production and Environmental Protection

Soil Science: Sustainable Production and Environmental Protection

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About the Book

Soil is one of New Zealand's greatest resources. This new edition of this well-established book introduces the basic soil science theory which is essential for the proper use and maintenance of this resource. it places greater emphasis on sustainable production and environmental protection and incorporates the new soil classification system. Pedology, soil chemistry and fertility, soil physics and soil management are all covered. Each subject has been placed in a New Zealand context and many specific New Zealand examples are given. Soil science theory is linked with practical soil management and fertiliser recommendation procedures. The influence of soils on environmental quality is described an emphasis placed on the soil condition affecting plant growth.

Table of Contents:
List of plates Foreword Acknowledgments 1. The soil profile 2. Soil formation 3. Classification and characteristics of New Zealand soils 4. Soil pattern, soil mappings, soil maps and their interpretation 5. The physical and mechanical characteristics of soils 6. The storage of water in soil 7. Water and solute movement in soils and plants 8. Soil aeration and temperature 9. Management of soil physical conditions 10. Soil organic matter 11. Inorganic soil colloids 12. Ion exchange in soils and soil acidity 13. Nutrient availablity 14. Soil, plant and fertiliser nitrogen 15. Soil, plant and fertiliser phosphorus 16. Soil, plant and fertiliser sulphur 17. Potassium, calcium , magnesium and sodium 18. Micronutrients 19. Soil fertility and fertiliser management 20. Additional management considerations for horticultual and forestry soils 21. Soils and the quality of the environment


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780195583458
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press Australia
  • Publisher Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand
  • Height: 238 mm
  • No of Pages: 314
  • Spine Width: 21 mm
  • Weight: 689 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0195583450
  • Publisher Date: 05 Jul 1996
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Sustainable Production and Environmental Protection
  • Width: 178 mm


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