Scheffer/Schachtschabel Soil Science

Blume, Hans-Peter; Brümmer, Gerhard W.; Fleige, Heiner; Horn, Rainer; Kandeler, Ellen; Kögel-Knabner, Ingrid; Kretzschmar, Ruben; Stahr, Karl; Wilke, B.-Michael

The soils are fundamental to our existence, delivering water and  nutrients to plants, that feed us. But they are in many ways in danger and their conservation is therefore a most important focus for science, governments and society as a whole.

A team of world recognised researchers have prepared this first English edition based on the 16th European edition.

• The precursors and the processes of soil development
• The physical, biological and chemical properties of soils
• Nutrients and  Pollutants
• The various soil classifications with the main focus on the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB)
• The most important soils and soil landscapes  of the world
• Soil Evaluation Techniques
• Basic Principles of Soil Conservation


Whoever works with soils needs this book.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2015-12-07

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783642309410

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-30942-7

Dimensions: 254cm x178cm

Pages: 618