Soils In Our Environment (9th Edition). This item is unavailable.Soils In Our Environment (9th Edition)

Based on the most current scientific developments in all areas, this time-honored, broad introduction to soil sciences covers the complete spectrum of traditional and state-of-the-art soil topics. Subjects discussed at length include taxonomy, soil formation, properties of soils, common soil problems and their solutions, evaluation of soils, pollution from use of soils, precision agriculture, GIS and GPS. For individuals interested in a thorough, streamlined introduction to crop and soil sciences.

Now in its ninth edition, this proven authority continues to provide the necessary foundational knowledge while also delivering the latest developments, techniques and statistics and addressing the perplexing issues of our day concerning the preservation of our soils. New discussions have been added in many areas, and each chapter now has a section which includes sources on the Internet in a section entitled "For Further Study." In addition, a CD-ROM is included with each copy of the book to enhance the use of this important reference.