| Description |
ix, 304 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. The soil profile -- 2. Soil formation -- 3. Classification and characteristics of New Zealand soils -- 4. Soil pattern, soil mapping, 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 availability -- 14. Soil, plant and fertilizer nitrogen -- 15. Soil, plant and fertilizer phosphorus -- 16. Soil, plant and fertilizer sulphur -- 17. Potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium -- 18. Micronutrients -- 19. Soil fertility and fertilizer management -- 20. Additional management considerations for horticultural and forestry soils -- 21. Soils and the quality of the environment -- App. 1. List of symbols for physical parameters used in text -- App. 2. Physical quantities -- App. 3. Elements of major importance in soil science -- App. 4. References additional to those listed under 'further reading' |
| Summary |
"Designed for use by students studying soil science as part of degree and diploma courses"--Back cover |
| Notes |
"Rev. ed."--T. p. verso |
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First ed. published as: Soil science : an introduction to the properties and management of New Zealand soils, 1990 |
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On cover: Second ed |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Soil science -- New Zealand.
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Soil science.
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Soils -- New Zealand.
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| Author |
Cameron, K. C. (Keith C.), Dr.
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| ISBN |
0195583450 (paperback) |
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