Soil Analysis

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Properties of soil. 3. Soil structure. 4. Alternative soil amendments. 5. Organic matter of soil. 6. Adsorption capacity of soil. 7. Interpretation of soil fertility. 8. Soil systematics. 9. Mapping techniques. 10. Soil management. Bibliography. Index.

"Soil, one of the most essential components crucial to life on earth, is one the most complicated material. Being a complex mixture of inorganic and organic solids, liquids and gases, it present numerous challenges to scientists as a material for analysis. In an age where awareness has elevated soil to the status of one of the most conserved resources, soil analysis has become a prerequisite for soil bioremediation projects.

The book not only investigates the most important soil characteristics that impact analysis, but also acts as a broadly applicable reference to provide environmental scientists the background they need to analyse soil, interpret finding and develop new analytical methods for soil. With a broad understanding of the subject enhancing, immediate application of the knowledge, this book would vastly resourceful for students, faculty and professionals in the field of environment and soil sciences." (jacket)