Description

Soil science includes the study of soil as a natural resource that is found on the Earth's surface. It primarily focuses on the classification of soil and soil formation. Soil science also delves into the biological, physical and chemical properties of soil as well as its fertility. The classification of soil is based on the soil morphology. There are various branches of soil science such as pedology and edaphology. Pedology deals with the formation, morphology, chemistry and classification of soil. Edaphology focuses on the interaction of soil with living things. It is an umbrella field which encompasses and utilizes various disciplines including ecology, agronomy, geology, archaeology, silviculture, microbiology, physical geography and biology. This book explores all the important aspects of soil science in the present day scenario. Some of the diverse topics covered herein address the varied branches that fall under this category. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.