Agricultural Chemistry Fundamentals of Soil Science
Agricultural Chemistry Fundamentals of Soil Science
Agricultural Chemistry Fundamentals of Soil Science
Authored by Dr. K.
C. Patel and Dr. Punit Mehta of Anand Agricultural University, this
comprehensive PDF will cover all the essential topics related to soil science
for students and professionals in agriculture. Starting with an introduction to
soils, the book covers soil-forming rocks and minerals and the processes of
weathering and soil formation. The text further outlines soil profiles and
taxonomy, with a special focus on the soils of India and Gujarat. Various
physical properties like soil water, air, and temperature are elaborated in
detail in conjunction with soil colloids and reactions. Study of soil organic
matter and several types of soil organisms, in order to learn how soils remain
healthy and fertile, is included. This is a handy guide that will help one
understand complexities in systems of soil and significance in agricultural
practices.
Author(s): Dr. K. C. Patel, Dr. Punit
Mehta, College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University
This is a very enlightened online material that has gone into deep detail
on the methods and principles of agricultural analysis, especially concentrating
on the chemistry of phosphates. While elaborating on general analytical
processes that should be used while carrying out agricultural research, Wiley
also goes ahead to give detail method for analyzing mineral phosphates and
phosphoric acid. The general text introduces numerous techniques in the realm of
analytical determinations, including the citrate method and volumetric
determination, amongst others, and the importance of possessing the right
titration in agricultural chemistry. The book will also take great length
discussing chemistry involved in the manufacture of superphosphates, which is
inevitable in improving soil fertility. Of special benefit to students,
researchers, and other professionals in agricultural science are the broad
foundational knowledge provided in the book that applies in academic and
practical settings.
These are comprehensive
lecture notes from UBC that give foundational understanding on soil science. The
document accounts for topics such as the components, classification, biology,
and nutrient dynamics of soil. For that reason, it is ideal study material for
students starting their time learning in soil studies. The material bases its
study on the significance of soil management practices and the impacts of such
practices on agricultural productivity. This resource allows learners through
clear explanations and examples to gain knowledge which is paramount about what
the role of soil is in supporting plant life and a larger ecosystem.