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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Bascics of soil and water chemistry

Bascics of soil and water chemistry

Singh, Narendra
Sisodiya, R. R.
Vasave, J. B.

Paperback

Botany & Horticulture

ISBN10: 620946274X
ISBN13: 9786209462740
Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published: Jan 16 2026
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Soil and water chemistry studies the essential interactions between soil (minerals, organic matter, water, air) and water, focusing on nutrient cycles, pH, ion exchange, salinity, redox reactions, and how these affect plant growth, water quality, and environmental processes like filtration and pollutant breakdown. Key concepts include pH (acidity/alkalinity), cation exchange capacity (CEC) for nutrient retention, organic matter's role, and the soil solution where nutrients dissolve and move. Dissolved Ions: Water dissolves salts and nutrients, forming the soil solution.Water Quality: Affects nutrient availability, microbial life, and suitability for crops/aquaculture. Filtration: Soil physically and chemically filters impurities from water, important for water purification. Why It Matters (Applications)Agriculture: Optimizing fertilizers, managing pH for maximum nutrient uptake, improving soil fertility.Environmental Science: Waste management, pollutant remediation, understanding natural water cycles.Aquaculture: Managing pond bottom soil pH (ideally 8.0-9.5 for algae) and water quality for fish health.

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