Soil Conditions and Plant Growth

Description

Soil in itself represents a complicated physical, chemical, and biological system by which the plant is supplied with the water, nutrients, and oxygen it requires for its development. Plant growth is affected by the amount of moisture and air in the soil and by the temperature of the soil. This book covers all the aspects of the interactions between plants and soil, provide essential reading for all students and professionals studying and working in agriculture and soil science. Subject areas covered range from crop science and genetics; soil fertility and organic matter; nitrogen and phosphoros cycles and their management; properties and management of plant nutrients; water and the soil physical environment and its management; plants and change processes in soils; management of the soil/plant system; and new challenges in a changing environment. It provides a very timely account on how better to understand and manage the many interactions that occur between soils and plants. This book is sure to become the book of choice - as a recommended text for students and as an invaluable reference for those working or entering into the industry. An essential purchase for all universities and research establishments where agricultural, soil, and environmental sciences are studied and taught.