Agricultural Chemistry Fundamentals of Soil Science
Agricultural Chemistry Fundamentals of Soil Science
Agricultural Chemistry Fundamentals of Soil Science
Authored by Dr. K.
C. Patel and Dr. Punit Mehta of Anand Agricultural University, this
comprehensive PDF will cover all the essential topics related to soil science
for students and professionals in agriculture. Starting with an introduction to
soils, the book covers soil-forming rocks and minerals and the processes of
weathering and soil formation. The text further outlines soil profiles and
taxonomy, with a special focus on the soils of India and Gujarat. Various
physical properties like soil water, air, and temperature are elaborated in
detail in conjunction with soil colloids and reactions. Study of soil organic
matter and several types of soil organisms, in order to learn how soils remain
healthy and fertile, is included. This is a handy guide that will help one
understand complexities in systems of soil and significance in agricultural
practices.
Author(s): Dr. K. C. Patel, Dr. Punit
Mehta, College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University
It is a comprehensive manual useful for students and practitioners in
agricultural chemistry mainly dealing with techniques for soil analysis. The
whole process elaborated goes from collecting and processing soil samples up to
analyzing soil profiles and characteristics, from determining soil density,
moisture content, and maximum water holding capacity to hydraulic conductivity
and assessment of soil texture. The manual also touches on some critical
measurements: soil temperature, electrical conductivity (EC), pH, and cation
exchange capacity. These contain detailed methods and practical applications
that provide necessary skills in the effective analysis of soils, thereby
adequately practicing agriculture and crop management.
Author(s): Prof. H. P. Dholariya and Dr. Navneet
Kumar
John Pitkin Norton's is a comprehensive guide to the basic
elements of scientific agriculture. The notes contain all the major detail
related to the organic and inorganic contents of the plant, characteristics of
soil, and manures. Besides, it also deals with the utilization of crops as feed
to animals along with structure of milk and other dairy products. It is,
therefore, for people who are interested in scientific technology behind
agricultural practice, as this resource will provide a more comprehensive view
on how contributing factors go into effective crop production and
sustainability.