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100			_aFoth, H. D _qHenry D. Foth.
245			_aFundamentals of soil science / _cBy Henry D. Foth
250			_a-8th ed
260			_aNew York: _bJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc, _c1990.
300			_axv, 360 p., 6 p. of plates : _b ill., _c24 cm.
500			_a Includes bibliographical references
520			_aFundamentals 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. _uhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199
650			_2science _aSoil science
856			_yhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199 _uhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/199
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