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A Textbook of Fundamentals of Soil Science

A Textbook of Fundamentals of Soil Science

Kafle, Gandhiv

Paperback

College GuidesEnvironmental Studies

ISBN13: 9798315151258
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 22 2025
Pages: 106
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This textbook is structured to provide comprehensive knowledge of soil science, building from basic concepts to more advanced topics. The initial chapters introduce the definition and concept of soil, tracing the historical development of soil science and differentiating between the branches of pedology and edaphology. These chapters also explore the functions of soils within our ecosystem, viewing the pedosphere as an environmental interface where air, minerals, water, and life interact dynamically. The soil profile and its horizons are examined to provide a foundational understanding of soil as a natural and three-dimensional dynamic body. The section on soil formation delves into the processes of weathering and the factors influencing soil formation, highlighting the four basic processes-additions, losses, translocations, and transformations-that contribute to the development of soils over time. Following this, the physical properties of soil are discussed in detail, including texture, structure, color, density, porosity, water content, and consistency. These properties are crucial for understanding how soil behaves and supports plant growth and development. The textbook then moves into the chemistry of soil, focusing on ion exchange phenomena, soil acidity and alkalinity, and the management of problem soils. It explains the interactions between soil colloids and nutrients, which are vital for soil fertility and plant growth. Detailed discussions on anion-cation exchange reactions and the principles governing them are included, alongside practical management strategies for acidic and alkaline soils.

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