Encyclopedia of soil science /

"A ready reference addressing a multitude of soil and soil management concerns, the highly anticipated and widely expanded third edition of Encyclopedia of Soil Science now spans three volumes and covers ground on a global scale. A definitive guide designed for both coursework and self-study, t...

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Other Authors: Lal, R. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, [2016]
Edition:Third edition.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"A ready reference addressing a multitude of soil and soil management concerns, the highly anticipated and widely expanded third edition of Encyclopedia of Soil Science now spans three volumes and covers ground on a global scale. A definitive guide designed for both coursework and self-study, this latest version describes every branch of soil science and delves into trans-disciplinary issues that focus on inter-connectivity or the nexus approach. For Soil Scientists, Crop Scientists, Plant Scientists and More A host of contributors from around the world weigh in on underlying themes relevant to natural and agricultural ecosystems. Factoring in a rapidly changing climate and a vastly growing population, they sound off on topics that include soil degradation, climate change, soil carbon sequestration, food and nutritional security, hidden hunger, water quality, non-point source pollution, micronutrients, and elemental transformations"--Publisher's description.
Item Description:Revised edition of: Encyclopedia of soil science / edited by Rattan Lal. 2nd edition 2006.
Physical Description:1 online resource (3 volumes (li, 2653 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781351666558
135166655X
9781498738934
1498738931
9781315161860
1315161869