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.
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Author: Edward Plaster
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publish Date: 2013-03-11
Edition: 6
ISBN: 0840024320
ISBN 13: 9780840024329
Dimension: Length: 8.75 inches, Width: 1 inches, Height: 11.25 inches
Weight: Weight: 3.09969940372 pounds
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 544
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.
Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Author: Edward Plaster
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publish Date: 2013-03-11
Edition: 6
ISBN: 0840024320
ISBN 13: 9780840024329
Dimension: Length: 8.75 inches, Width: 1 inches, Height: 11.25 inches
Weight: Weight: 3.09969940372 pounds
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 544