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
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
UC Davis course notes on soil chemistry include some of the interactions
in the soil system. These include three-phase system of the soil; solid phase
reactivity; and the chemistry of solutions within the soil matrix. Cation
exchange reactions, soil buffering and pH dynamics, and redox reactions
affecting chemistry in soil have also been covered. This resource has been very
important especially for students who wish to understand the intricate processes
by which chemicals regulate soil fertility and health and grant them knowledge
that ensures effective soil management.