Soil Science & Management

Gain a practical understanding of soil properties and the soil management techniques most important for the effective use of soils with SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, 6E. This non-technical, reader-friendly book details all aspects of effective soil usage, including management techniques, composition, fertility, erosion, conservation, and irrigation in this practical guide. This edition highlights horticultural uses of soil as well as the latest green methodologies in both agricultural and horticultural practice from the perspective of farmers, horticulturalists, environmentalists and others who are concerned about how soils work and how they can be used most effectively. This edition further examines nutrient management and best practices with the latest updates on legal issues and government programs that make it a useful resource now and invaluable reference for the future

Author: Edward Plaster
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published: 02/22/2013
Pages: 544
Weight: 2.9lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.70w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780840024329
6th Edition