Soil Science

We know that our diet influences our health. But is there more to the adage "you are what you eat?" Connecting the dots from agriculture to medicine, geologist David R. Montgomery and biologist Anne Bikle argue we overlook the other half of a healthy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780911311709Author Murray MaynardFormat PaperbackPage Count 109Imprint Halcyon House PublishersPublisher Acres USA

This book will teach you everything you need to know about feeding your garden, orchard or smallholding with homemade and chemical-free `teas'. It is packed with recipes for creating nutrient-rich, healthy soil, to give you healthy plants and...

This multi-contributor, international volume synthesizes contributions from the world's leading soil scientists and ecologists, describing cutting-edge research that provides a basis for the maintenance of soil health and sustainability. The book covers...

It's all but certain that the next fifty years will bring enormous, not to say cataclysmic, disruptions to our present way of life. World oil reserves will be exhausted within that time frame, as will the lithium that powers today's most sophisticated...

"If you wish to live well and eat well no matter what is going on in the rest of the world, this book is for you. . . . Will Bonsall will help you enjoy the good life under any and all conditions."-Eliot Coleman, author of The New Organic Grower ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781601731647Author William McKibbenFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Acres U.S.A., IncPublisher Acres U.S.A., Inc

This book is a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated colour guide to the plants which farmers, growers and gardeners can use to improve soil structure and restore fertility without the use and expense of agrichemicals. Information based on the latest...

A tour of the French winemaking regions to illustrate how the soil, underlying bedrock, relief, and microclimate shape the personality of a wine. For centuries, France has long been the world's greatest wine-producing country. Its wines are the global...

Mr. Faulkner's masterpiece is recognized as the most important challenge to agricultural orthodoxy that has been advanced in this century. Its new philosophy of the soil, based on proven principles and completely opposed to age-old concepts, has had a...

The Composting Handbook provides a single guide to the science, principles and best practices of composting for large-scale composting operations facing a variety of opportunities and challenges converting raw organic materials into a useful and...

Principles and Practice of Soil Science, Fourth Editionprovides a current and comprehensive introduction to soil science for students in the fields of environmental and agricultural science, ecology, soil and land management, natural resource management...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781774641439Author Albert HowardFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint David RehakPublisher David RehakWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

Phosphorus is essential to the production of our food, and it also triggers algal blooms in lakes, rivers, and oceans when it slips through our hands. An understanding of this essential resource and how we have used and misused it over the years is...

Soil Microbiology, Ecology, and Biochemistry, Fifth Edition addresses the increasingly important field of soil biota and their interactions in research and education. Soil biota are extremely important, and especially relevant to today's societal...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781922435514Author Michael BartonFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Book Bound StudiosPublisher Book Bound StudiosWeight(grams) 222gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

This user-friendly book introduces biochar to potential users in the professional sphere. It de-mystifies the scientific, engineering and managerial issues surrounding biochar for the benefit of audiences including policy makers, landowners and farmers,...

The health and profitability of grass-based livestock begins with the food they eat. In Managing Pasture, author Dale Strickler guides farmers and ranchers through the practical and ideological considerations behind caring for the land as a key part of...

This book describes our current knowledge of soils and turfgrass science as applied to the design, production and management of natural turf. The first five chapters cover general principles while further chapters apply these to specific contexts. These...

An understanding of the mineral nutrition of plants is of fundamental importance in both basic and applied plant sciences. The fourth edition of this book retains the aim of the first in presenting the principles of mineral nutrition in the light of...

We know that our diet influences our health. But is there more to the adage "you are what you eat?" Connecting the dots from agriculture to medicine, geologist David R. Montgomery and biologist Anne Bikle argue we overlook the other half of a healthy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789361345586Author Amrita BhattacharyyaFormat HardbackPage Count 100Imprint PMW (PUBLISH MY WORK)Publisher PMW (PUBLISH MY WORK)Weight(grams) 250g

Parker's PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS, 2nd STUDENT EDITION, leads the learner through four sections: Introduction to Plants, Fundamentals of Soil Science, Fundamentals of Plant Growth and Propagation, and Crops -- Applied Plant and...

Soil health is increasingly seen as a vital component of sustainable agriculture and food security. This collection of articles covers a broad range of topics, including the contribution of agroecology and conservation agriculture to sustainable...

Emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) are either newly identified or newly detected contaminants that are toxic or potentially hazardous to the ecosystem. The EOCs include, but are not limited to, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs),...

"Biochar Production Engineering - Innovative Technology for Environmental Decontamination" covers biochar production from different materials. The book discusses comprehensively the compatibility of biochar for cleaning up contamination from different...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781522596028Author Ashok K. RathoureFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint IGI GlobalPublisher IGI Global

Volcanic eruptions are generally viewed as agents of destruction, yet they provide the parent materials from which some of the most productive soils in the world are formed. The high productivity results from a combination of unique physical, chemical...

Agricultural Competitive Examinations: Comprehensive Question Bank has been specifically designed to cater to the needs of B.Sc. agriculture and allied discipline students, strictly adhering to the syllabus prescribed by the fifth Deans Committee of the...

Agronomy, which serves as the foundation of agricultural sciences, is essential for developing a strong base of knowledge in agricultural education. Unfortunately, many students enrolled in agricultural degree programs have little exposure to the...

The present publication provides an extensive summary of the most current analytical techniques for evaluating crucial indicators of soil health, such as physical, chemical, and biological parameters. Unlike many existing soil analysis manuals that...

Understanding the fundamental principles of organic agriculture is just as crucial as staying informed about the latest advancements in the field of agriculture. It can be quite challenging to keep up with the rapid progress of such a widespread practice...

This book presents a thorough scientific understanding of food science. It has been written to fulfill the requirements of students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in foods, nutrition, and related fields at Indian universities. The book...

The book has been authored in a straightforward manner to ensure comprehension by individuals within the veterinary profession. To facilitate understanding, the book has been divided into over twenty chapters, comprising of: Introduction, Etiology,...

Cropping Systems: Principles & Practices is a comprehensive textbook that offers an in-depth examination of cropping systems. The book is structured in a manner that facilitates a better understanding of the subject matter and serves as a valuable...

This publication offers a solid scientific foundation in food science. It has been designed to fulfill the needs of Indian university students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in foods, nutrition, and related fields. The text covers all...

Soil Science is a vital and foundational discipline in agriculture that encompasses various aspects of soil research, such as soil formation, genesis, and classification, soil physics, chemistry, fertility, and plant nutrition, and soil biology, among...

Soil is the natural substrate for plant growth, and it is uncertain whether soilless agriculture will ever be a cost-effective alternative for the production of the majority of the food and fiber needed. For the foreseeable future, the world will...

The book has been designed to meet the educational requirements of students who are interested in rainfed agriculture. The chapters have been carefully chosen and organized in a logical sequence to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of...

This book provides a comprehensive guide for vegetable growers and workers on how to conduct soil, plant, and water tests to assess soil health and water quality for irrigation purposes, as well as determine the appropriate nutrient balance for crops. As...