01851nam a22002297a 4500 OSt 20260708070144.0 260708b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 0-471-52279-1 DLC en DLC DUCE S591.F68 Foth, H. D Henry D. Foth. Fundamentals of soil science / By Henry D. Foth -8th ed New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1990. xv, 360 p., 6 p. of plates : ill., 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references 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 science Soil science http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199 http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199 lcc BK 0 4469 4469 0 0 lcc 0 0 SCI DL DL SCI QP31–ZF11 2026-07-08 0 DUCE S591.F68 2026-07-08 07:03:11 2026-07-08 BK