Encyclopedia of soil science Volume 1 2nd Edition by Rattan Lal ISBN 0849338301 9780849338304

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ISBN 10: 0849338301 
ISBN 13: 9780849338304
Author: Rattan Lal

Compiled by more than 400 experts, the Encyclopedia of Soil Science, Second Edition covers all branches of soil science including pedology, mineralogy, physics, soil mechanics, hydrology, chemistry, biology, ecology and management, and restoration of problem/degraded soils. Thematic topics dealing with soil management address numerous challenges including soil structure, tillage methods and mulch farming, irrigation, drainage and water table management, fertilizer and nutrient management, erosion control, and management of soil organic matter. Entries are alphabetically arranged, and subject and author indices are available for easy access.
Upholding the high standard of quality set by the previous edition, this two-volume second edition offers a vast array of recent peer-reviewed articles. It showcases research and practices with added sections on ISTIC-World Soil Information, root growth and agricultural management, nitrate leaching management, podzols, paramos soils, water repellant soils, rare earth elements, and more. With hundreds of entries covering tillage, irrigation, erosion control, ground water, and soil degradation, the book offers quick access to all branches of soil science, from mineralology and physics, to soil management, restoration, and global warming. It is also available in an online version. ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for both researchers, students, and librarians.

Encyclopedia of soil science Volume 1 2nd Table of contents:

Part 1: Soil Formation and Classification

1. Soil Formation Processes

• 1.1 Pedogenesis
• 1.2 Soil Horizons and Soil Profile Development
• 1.3 Factors Influencing Soil Formation

2. Soil Classification Systems

• 2.1 World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB)
• 2.2 Soil Taxonomy and Its Application
• 2.3 Soil Mapping and Taxonomy in Different Regions

3. Soil Orders and Suborders

• 3.1 Overview of Major Soil Orders
• 3.2 Characteristics of Key Soil Suborders
• 3.3 Soil Taxonomy and Ecosystem Function

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Part 2: Soil Properties

4. Soil Physical Properties

• 4.1 Soil Texture and Structure
• 4.2 Soil Bulk Density and Porosity
• 4.3 Soil Water and Heat Properties

5. Soil Chemical Properties

• 5.1 Soil pH and Buffering Capacity
• 5.2 Soil Fertility and Nutrient Availability
• 5.3 Soil Organic Matter and Humus

6. Soil Biological Properties

• 6.1 Soil Microbial Communities
• 6.2 Soil Fauna and Their Role
• 6.3 Soil Enzyme Activity and Microbial Processes

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Part 3: Soil Water and Nutrient Management

7. Soil-Water Relations

• 7.1 Water Retention and Movement in Soils
• 7.2 Soil Moisture and Plant Growth
• 7.3 Water Holding Capacity and Drainage

8. Soil Erosion and Conservation

• 8.1 Mechanisms of Soil Erosion
• 8.2 Erosion Control Methods
• 8.3 Soil Conservation Practices for Sustainable Agriculture

9. Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management

• 9.1 Soil Nutrient Cycles
• 9.2 Fertilizer Application and Management
• 9.3 Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers

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Part 4: Soil and Environmental Interactions

10. Soil and Climate Change

• 10.1 Soil Carbon Sequestration
• 10.2 Soils as a Source and Sink for Greenhouse Gases
• 10.3 Impact of Climate Change on Soil Function

11. Soil Pollution and Remediation

• 11.1 Sources of Soil Pollution
• 11.2 Contaminants and Their Effects on Soil Health
• 11.3 Remediation Techniques and Soil Recovery

12. Soil in Ecosystems and Land Use

• 12.1 Soils in Natural Ecosystems
• 12.2 Agricultural Soils and Food Production
• 12.3 Urban Soils and Land Use Planning

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Part 5: Advances in Soil Science Research

13. Soil Monitoring and Assessment Technologies

• 13.1 Remote Sensing in Soil Science
• 13.2 Soil Sensors and Analytical Techniques
• 13.3 Advances in Soil Sampling Methods

14. Soil Data Integration and Modelling

• 14.1 Soil Information Systems and Databases
• 14.2 Soil Models for Predictive Management
• 14.3 Geospatial Tools for Soil Management

15. Emerging Trends in Soil Science

• 15.1 Soil Health and Sustainability
• 15.2 Soil Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• 15.3 New Frontiers in Soil Fertility and Remediation

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