Fundamentals of soil science / (Record no. 4469)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 0-471-52279-1
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Original cataloging agency DLC
Language of cataloging en
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050 ## - DUCE LIBRARY CALL NUMBER
Classification number DUCE S591.F68
100 ## - AUTHOR
Personal name Foth, H. D
Fuller form of name Henry D. Foth.
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Fundamentals of soil science /
Statement of responsibility, etc. By Henry D. Foth
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement -8th ed
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Place of publication New York:
Name of publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc,
Date of publication 1990.
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Volume, Pages xv, 360 p., 6 p. of plates :
Other physical details ill.,
Dimensions 24 cm.
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Includes bibliographical references
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Summary, etc. Fundamentals of Soil Science (8th ed.) provides a comprehensive introduction to the science of soils and their importance in agriculture, the environment, and land management. The book explains how soils are formed through physical, chemical, and biological processes and describes their composition, properties, classification, and distribution. It examines soil water, soil air, temperature, soil organisms, and the essential nutrients required for plant growth, emphasizing the relationships between soil characteristics and crop productivity.<br/><br/>The text also explores soil fertility, fertilizer use, erosion, conservation practices, irrigation, drainage, and sustainable soil management. By integrating scientific principles with practical applications, the book helps readers understand how soils function as a natural resource and how proper management supports food production, environmental quality, and ecosystem sustainability. It is widely used as an introductory textbook for students in agriculture, environmental science, forestry, and related fields.
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Discipline science
Subject Soil science
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Link text http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199
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