Soils and Soil Fertility

by A. R. Whitson

ISBN: 9789371704755
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 12990.00
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About The Book

It provides a thorough understanding of the biological, chemical, and physical properties affecting soil fertility and plant nutrition. Covering all aspects of nutrient management for profitable crop production, the text pays particular attention to minimizing the environmental impact of soil and fertilizer management. This book is designed to meet the needs of students, progressive farmers, researchers and other interested in soils and soil fertility.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER I. CONDITIONS ESSENTIAL IN PLANT GBOWTR 13 CHAPTER II. ORIGIN AND CLASSIFICATION 37 CHAPTER III. PRIMARY RELATIONS OF SoIL AND PLANT 67 CHAPTER IV. NITROGEN 74 CHAPTER V. PHOSPHORUS AND POTASSIUM 103 CHAPTER VI. SOIL ANALYSIS 118 CHAPTER VII. FARM MANURES 139 CHAPTER VIII. CoMMEBCIAL FERTILIZERS 158 CHAPTER IX. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SOIL 163 CHAPTER X. THE WATER SUPPLY 172 CHAPTER XI. TEMPERATURE AND VENTILATION OF SOILS 180 CHAPTER XII. DRAINAGE 187 CHAPTER XIII. SOIL EROSION 204 CHAPTER XIV. TILLAGE 212 CHAPTER XV. HUMUS CHAPTER XVI. RELATION OF CROPS TO CLIMATE AND SOILS 232 CHAPTER XVII. SOILS OF UNITED 'STATES 248 CHAPTER XVIII. SANDY SOILS AND TREIB MANAGEMENT 257 CHAPTER XIX. MANAGEMENT OF IMPORTANT TYPES OF CLAY SOILS 263 CHAPTER XX. MANAGEMENT OF MABSH SOILS 268 CHAPTER XXI. DBY FARMING 273 LABORATORYEXERCISES AND DEMONSTRATIONS