Laboratory Manual for Introductory Soils

Understanding soils and their relationship to the environment is increasing in importance as we learn more about the environment in which we live. Soils are important in crop production, in serving as a buffer in the environment, as a building medium and in a multitude of other applications. "Laboratory Manual for Introductory Soils" encompasses abstract topics such as soil profiles and horizons, soil texture, cation exchange capacity, nitrate leaching and non-point source pollution, inter alia other topics. Students will gain an understanding of how much water a soil can hold, how rapidly soluble materials such as nitrates may leach through a given soil, how much lime a soil may need and how much soil loss can be tolerated. The contents provide a basic understanding of soils and a such will serve as important and useful material for students taking advanced course in soils. In addition, the book will prove to be an ideal guide to general readers and farmers.