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Fundamentals of Soil Science

Fundamentals of Soil Science


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Soil is a finite resource, and its degradation is irreversible within a human lifetime. The degradation of soils has a significant impact on the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breathe, and the health of all living organisms on the planet. Approximately 95% of our food is produced on soils, directly or indirectly. Without healthy soils, we would not be able to meet our food, fiber, and fodder requirements.

The book provides a comprehensive understanding of soil, covering its nature, properties, and functions. It presents all basic information about soils in a logical sequence, from the definition of soil to its formation, the factors and processes governing its formation, its intrinsic properties, classification, functions, and the role it plays in the global environment today and for a sustainable future. Emphasis has been placed on soil quality and soil health care, as it is a critical issue facing society.

The 32 chapters of the book offer a wealth of information for those who are new to the study of soils and wish to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.

Table of Contents:

  • 1. Introduction to Soil
  • 2. Origin of Earth
  • 3. Soil Forming Rocks
  • 4. Minerals
  • 5. Weathering of Rocks and Minerals
  • 6. Soil Forming Factors
  • 7. Soil Forming Processes
  • 8. Soil Profile
  • 9. Soil Taxonomy
  • 10. Soil Texture
  • 11. Soil Structure
  • 12. Soil Consistence
  • 13. Soil Density and Porosity
  • 14. Soil Colour
  • 15. Soil Temperature and Soil Air
  • 16. Soil Water
  • 17. Soil Water Potential
  • 18. Soil Water Movement
  • 19. Soil Colloids
  • 20. Clay Minerals
  • 21. Ion Exchange
  • 22. Soil Reaction
  • 23. Soil Electrical Conductivity
  • 24. Soil Organic Matter
  • 25. The Carbon Cycle
  • 26. Humus Formation
  • 27. Soil Organisms
  • 28. Functions of Soil
  • 29. Soil Pollution
  • 30. Soils and The Environment
  • 31. Soil Quality and Soil Health
  • 32.Soils of India


About the Author :
A. Raja Rajan graduated from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, (TNAU) Coimbatore and holds a doctorate in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry. He had his postdoctoral training on Soil Organic Matter at University of Florida, Gainesville, USA as an FAO Fellow.

He has served in various positions in TNAU and was Dean at Agricultural College & Research Institute, Killikulam (TN), Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, TNAU, Coimbatore and Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Education and Research of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute at its Coimbatore Campus. He has vast teaching and research experience in Agriculture, spanning over 40 years and has guided.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9789390591442
  • Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
  • Publisher Imprint: New India Publishing Agency
  • Height: 152 mm
  • No of Pages: 230
  • Weight: 525 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9390591449
  • Publisher Date: 06 Mar 2021
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 229 mm
  • Width: 18 mm


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