Introduction to Soil Science - 2nd Edition
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Amber Anderson, Iowa State University
Rivka Fidel, University of Arizona
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Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press
Language: English
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CC BY
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Getting Started
- Soil Development and Classification
- Soil Physical Properties
- Soil Geography
- Soil Water, Aeration and Temperature
- Soil Chemistry and Minerology
- Soil Management
- Soil Erosion
- Soil Fertility
- Soil Organisms and Organic Matter
- Case Studies
- Adoption and Feedback Forms
About the Book
This textbook introduces readers to introductory soil science topics including the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils; soil formation, classification, and global distribution; soil health, soils and humanity, and sustainable land management. The second edition brings forward new information about soil water and soil chemistry alongside updates to the core chapters.
About the Contributors
Authors
Dr. Amber Anderson is an Associate Teaching Professor at Iowa State University in the Agronomy Department as well as coach of ISU’s soil judging team. She is looking forward to sharing her knowledge of soils and interacting with those of you both at Iowa State University and beyond.
Dr. Rivka Fidel is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. Like Dr. Anderson, she got her PhD in Soil Science at Iowa State University, where she researched biochar (a charcoal-like soil amendment) while developing a passion for teaching and outreach.