Overview

Soil is one of New Zealand's greatest resources. This new edition of this well-established book introduces the basic soil science theory which is essential for the proper use and maintenance of this resource. it places greater emphasis on sustainable production and environmental protection and incorporates the new soil classification system. Pedology, soil chemistry and fertility, soil physics and soil management are all covered. Each subject has been placed in a New Zealand context and many specific New Zealand examples are given. Soil science theory is linked with practical soil management and fertiliser recommendation procedures. The influence of soils on environmental quality is described an emphasis placed on the soil condition affecting plant growth.

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Author:   R. G. McLaren (Reader in Soil Science, Reader in Soil Science, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand) ,  K. C. Cameron (Senior Lecturer, Department of Soil Science, Senior Lecturer, Department of Soil Science, Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand) ,  R. G. McLaren ,  K. C. Cameron
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.80cm
Weight:   0.689kg
ISBN:  

9780195583458

ISBN 10:   0195583450
Pages:   314
Publication Date:   05 July 1996
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

List of plates Foreword Acknowledgments 1. The soil profile 2. Soil formation 3. Classification and characteristics of New Zealand soils 4. Soil pattern, soil mappings, soil maps and their interpretation 5. The physical and mechanical characteristics of soils 6. The storage of water in soil 7. Water and solute movement in soils and plants 8. Soil aeration and temperature 9. Management of soil physical conditions 10. Soil organic matter 11. Inorganic soil colloids 12. Ion exchange in soils and soil acidity 13. Nutrient availablity 14. Soil, plant and fertiliser nitrogen 15. Soil, plant and fertiliser phosphorus 16. Soil, plant and fertiliser sulphur 17. Potassium, calcium , magnesium and sodium 18. Micronutrients 19. Soil fertility and fertiliser management 20. Additional management considerations for horticultual and forestry soils 21. Soils and the quality of the environment

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R. G. McLaren is at Lincoln University, Canterbury. K. C. Cameron is at Lincoln University, Canterbury.

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