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Scheffer/Schachtschabel Soil Science

AUTHOR Brmmer, Gerhard W.; Fleige, Heiner; Brummer, Gerhard W. et al.
PUBLISHER Springer (12/07/2015)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description
The soils are fundamental to our existence, delivering water and nutrients to plants, that feed us. But they are in many ways in danger and their conservation is therefore a most important focus for science, governments and society as a whole.

A team of world recognised researchers have prepared this first English edition based on the 16th European edition.

- The precursors and the processes of soil development
- The physical, biological and chemical properties of soils
- Nutrients and Pollutants
- The various soil classifications with the main focus on the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB)
- The most important soils and soil landscapes of the world
- Soil Evaluation Techniques
- Basic Principles of Soil Conservation

Whoever works with soils needs this book.

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ISBN-13: 9783642309410
ISBN-10: 3642309410
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 618
Carton Quantity: 6
Product Dimensions: 7.00 x 1.38 x 10.00 inches
Weight: 2.89 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Illustrated
Country of Origin: NL
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BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Soil Science
Technology & Engineering | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General
Technology & Engineering | Earth Sciences - Geography
Dewey Decimal: 631.4
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The soils are fundamental to our existence, delivering water and nutrients to plants, that feed us. But they are in many ways in danger and their conservation is therefore a most important focus for science, governments and society as a whole.

A team of world recognised researchers have prepared this first English edition based on the 16th European edition.

- The precusors and the processes of soil development
- The physical, biological and chemical properties of soils
- Nutrients and Polluntants
- The various soil classifications with the main focus on the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB)
- The most important soils and soil landscapes of the world
- Soil Evaluation Techniques
- Basic Principles of Soil Conservation

Whoever works with soils needs this book.

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The soils are fundamental to our existence, delivering water and nutrients to plants, that feed us. But they are in many ways in danger and their conservation is therefore a most important focus for science, governments and society as a whole.

A team of world recognised researchers have prepared this first English edition based on the 16th European edition.

- The precursors and the processes of soil development
- The physical, biological and chemical properties of soils
- Nutrients and Pollutants
- The various soil classifications with the main focus on the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB)
- The most important soils and soil landscapes of the world
- Soil Evaluation Techniques
- Basic Principles of Soil Conservation

Whoever works with soils needs this book.

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