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Nature and Properties of Soils, The, Global Edition (Paperback, 15th edition)
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Nature and Properties of Soils, The, Global Edition (Paperback, 15th edition)
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Developed for Introduction to Soils or Soil Science courses, The
Nature and Properties of Soils, 15th Edition, can be used in
courses such as Soil Fertility, Land Resources, Earth Science and
Soil Geography. The Nature and Properties of Soils is designed to
engage today's students with the latest in the world of soils. This
hallmark text introduces students to the exciting world of soils
through clear writing, strong pedagogy, and an ecological approach
that effectively explains the fundamentals of soil science. Worked
calculations, vignettes, and current real-world applications
prepare readers to understand concepts, solve problems, and think
critically. Written for both majors and non-majors, this text
highlights the many interactions between the soil and other
components of forest, range, agricultural, wetland and constructed
ecosystems. Now in full-colour, the 15th Edition includes hundreds
of compelling photos, figures, and diagrams to bring the exciting
world of soils to life. Extensively revised, new and updated
content appears in every chapter. Examples include: coverage of the
pedosphere concept; new insights into humus and soil carbon
accumulation; subaqueous soils, soil effects on human health;
principles and practice of organic farming; urban and human
engineered soils; new understandings of the nitrogen cycle;
water-saving irrigation techniques; hydraulic redistribution, soil
food-web ecology; disease suppressive soils; soil microbial
genomics; soil interactions with global climate change; digital
soil maps; and many others.
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