Soil Chemistry and Its Applications

Erscheinungsjahr 1993
ISBN: 978-0-521-31134-2
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, Band 5, 206 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 399 g

Reihe: Cambridge Environmental Chemistry Series

The central role of soil chemistry in the ecosystem and other disciplines is becoming increasingly important. For example the effects of the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, and accelerated use of pesticides, on soil fertility has been a focus of much high-level debate. This text begins by defining the relationship between soil chemistry and other fields such as plant science and pollution science. A detailed description of the components of soils follows, including inorganic, mineral and organic matter. The book addresses cogent issues such as soil fertility and soil pollution. In a concluding chapter, a review of future analytic advances in the study of soil chemistry is given, emphasising the importance of the soil chemist in equitable and sustainable land use and agricultural policy. The book is an ideal starting point for the student undertaking undergraduate study in the environmental and soil sciences.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cresser, Malcolm S.

Edwards, Anthony

Killham, Ken

Edwards, Tony

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Angewandte Ökologie
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umwelttechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Bodenkunde, Sedimentologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Why study soil chemistry?; 2. Inorganic and mineral components of soils; 3. Soil organic matter; 4. Soil chemical reactions; 5. Soil fertility; 6. Soil chemistry and freshwater quality; 7. Soils and pollution; 8. The future of soil chemistry; References; Index.