Soil Science & Management, 4E

Fourth Edition
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ISBN #: 0766839354
©2003   Publish Date: 12/16/2002
Binding: HB
Pages: 448
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $199.95

Product Benefits:

• Updated and expanded coverage of soil pedology and classification and soil life
• Addition of insights of ecosystem ecology: the study of the flow of energy and materials within and between ecosystems including improved description of the decay process
• References to soil/atmosphere interactions that influence global climate
• Expanded coverage of the problems of poor nutrient management, including new information about the Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone
• New updated color soil map of the United States
• New information about urban soils, including new modified and structured soils for use in urban settings
• Emphasis on sustainable soil use and conservation prepares students to deal with environmental issues
• An appendix is included to familiarize the horticultural student with basic chemistry concepts
• Stronger ecological focus enhances the scientific and practical connection as well as expands opportunities for further application of soil science education.

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