Fundamentals of soil science / By Henry D. Foth

By:

Foth, H. D Henry D. Foth

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1990.Edition: -8th edDescription: xv, 360 p., 6 p. of plates : ill., 24 cmISBN:

0-471-52279-1

Subject(s):

Soil science

LOC classification:

DUCE S591.F68

Online resources:

http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199

Summary: 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. 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. http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status
Books	DUCE LIBRARY Science: Shelf QP31.2.8363 – ZF11.2.M37	Science Collection	DUCE S591.F68 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available

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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.

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.

http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199

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