Soil Science

Sustainable Production and Environmental Protection

Second Edition

R. G. McLaren, K. C. Cameron

Soil Science
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Soil Science

Sustainable Production and Environmental Protection

Second Edition

R. G. McLaren, K. C. Cameron

ISBN:

9780195583458

Binding:

Paperback

Published:

5 Jul 1996

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$148.99 NZD

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Description

This second edition of a well-established book introduces basic soil science theory, essential for the proper use and maintenance of this resource. It places greater emphasis on sustainable production and environmental protection and incorporates the new soil classification system. Pedology, soil chemistry and fertility, soil physics, and soil management are all covered. Each subject has been placed in a New Zealand context and many specific New Zealand examples are given.

Contents

List of plates

Foreword

Acknowledgments

1. The soil profile

2. Soil formation

3. Classification and characteristics of New Zealand soils

4. Soil pattern, soil mappings, soil maps and their interpretation

5. The physical and mechanical characteristics of soils

6. The storage of water in soil

7. Water and solute movement in soils and plants

8. Soil aeration and temperature

9. Management of soil physical conditions

10. Soil organic matter

11. Inorganic soil colloids

12. Ion exchange in soils and soil acidity

13. Nutrient availablity

14. Soil, plant and fertiliser nitrogen

15. Soil, plant and fertiliser phosphorus

16. Soil, plant and fertiliser sulphur

17. Potassium, calcium , magnesium and sodium

18. Micronutrients

19. Soil fertility and fertiliser management

20. Additional management considerations for horticultual and forestry soils

21. Soils and the quality of the environment

Authors

R. G. McLaren , Reader in Soil Science, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand

K. C. Cameron , Senior Lecturer, Department of Soil Science, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand