Introductory Soil Chemistry, Fertility And Microbiology
Introductory Soil Chemistry, Fertility And Microbiology
Introductory Soil Chemistry, Fertility And Microbiology
This note deals with the meaning and explanation of the basic
principles of soil chemistry, fertility and microbiology. Explanations were also
given on the basic concepts of these fields of soil science. This note focused
on: soil phases, cation exchange capacity and base saturation, soil acidity and
liming, nutrient movement in soils,nutrient uptake mechanisms, chemistry, status
and availability of essential nutrients in soils.
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.