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.
This is a very enlightened online material that has gone into deep detail
on the methods and principles of agricultural analysis, especially concentrating
on the chemistry of phosphates. While elaborating on general analytical
processes that should be used while carrying out agricultural research, Wiley
also goes ahead to give detail method for analyzing mineral phosphates and
phosphoric acid. The general text introduces numerous techniques in the realm of
analytical determinations, including the citrate method and volumetric
determination, amongst others, and the importance of possessing the right
titration in agricultural chemistry. The book will also take great length
discussing chemistry involved in the manufacture of superphosphates, which is
inevitable in improving soil fertility. Of special benefit to students,
researchers, and other professionals in agricultural science are the broad
foundational knowledge provided in the book that applies in academic and
practical settings.
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