Fundamentals Of Soil Science

Soil science is not a new science, but one that has gained much attention and interest in the past decade. Dealing with soil at any age? Believe it or not, soil (to some known as "dirt") is part of all of our lives on a daily basis. As environmental issues such as water quality, waste management, ecological biodiversity, land resource carrying capacity, and alternative land uses continue to gain more attention from the public.Soil Science is a unique discipline concerning a complex material that is part of many natural and utilitarian systems. As such, the teaching of Soil Science requires principles that reflect the nature of soil and the practices of soil scientists. The goal of this book is to introduce students and teachers the basic principles of soil science as an integral part of the curriculum for soil science, environmental sciences, earth science, and water quality. The content is structured around basic soil concepts, beginning with the significance of soil in our everyday lives and progressing through soil formation, the physical and chemical properties of soils, and the role soil and the earth play in environmental management today and in the future. It is necessary to develop better understanding among the students on the relationship between soil and water quality, crop and vegetation management, and environmental science.