Ebook: Advances in Soil Science 12

Soil is formed from the physical and chemical weathering of rocks-processes described historically becau'se they involve eons of time-by glaciation and by wind and water transport of soil materials, which are later deposited in deltas and loessial planes. Soil undergoes further transformations over time and provides a habitat for biological life and a base for the development of civilizations. Soil is dynamic-always changing as a result of the forces of nature and particularly by the influences of man. Soil has been studied as long as history has been documented. Numerous references to soil are found in historical writings such as Aristotle (384-322 Be), Theophrastus (372-286 Be), Cato the E1der (234-149 Be), and Varro (116-27 Be). Some of the earliest historical references have to do with the erosional forces of wind and water. The study of soils today has taken on increased importance because a rapidly expanding population is placing demands never before experienced on the soil. This has led to an increase in land degradation. Land degradation is one of the most severe problems facing mankind. Volume 11 of Advances in Soil Science was devoted entirely to this critical area of soil science. This series, Advances in Soil Science, was established to provide a forum for leading scientists to analyze and summarize the available scientific information on a subject, assessing its importance and identifying additional research needs.

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This series of critical reviews, Advances in Soil Science, fills a gap between the primary scientific journal and the comprehensive reference monograph. The reviews of timely topics provide in-depth analyses and practical applications for the practitioner. The series was formulated to be international in authorship and application of all subjects relating to soil science and is increasingly being cited by soil scientists. Volume 12 contains contributions on subjects including soil structure, Azospirillum inoculation, clay mineralogy analyses, and evaporation from soil.

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This series of critical reviews, Advances in Soil Science, fills a gap between the primary scientific journal and the comprehensive reference monograph. The reviews of timely topics provide in-depth analyses and practical applications for the practitioner. The series was formulated to be international in authorship and application of all subjects relating to soil science and is increasingly being cited by soil scientists. Volume 12 contains contributions on subjects including soil structure, Azospirillum inoculation, clay mineralogy analyses, and evaporation from soil.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Rates of Change of Soil Structure Under Different Cropping Systems....Pages 1-52
Crop Responses to Azospirillum Inoculation....Pages 53-123
Application of 57Fe Mossbauer Spectroscopy to Problems in Clay Mineralogy and Soil Science: Possibilities and Limitations....Pages 125-157
High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) in the Study of Clays and Soils....Pages 159-186
Bare-Soil Evaporation in Relation to Tillage....Pages 187-216
Back Matter....Pages 217-221

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This series of critical reviews, Advances in Soil Science, fills a gap between the primary scientific journal and the comprehensive reference monograph. The reviews of timely topics provide in-depth analyses and practical applications for the practitioner. The series was formulated to be international in authorship and application of all subjects relating to soil science and is increasingly being cited by soil scientists. Volume 12 contains contributions on subjects including soil structure, Azospirillum inoculation, clay mineralogy analyses, and evaporation from soil.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-ix
Rates of Change of Soil Structure Under Different Cropping Systems....Pages 1-52
Crop Responses to Azospirillum Inoculation....Pages 53-123
Application of 57Fe Mossbauer Spectroscopy to Problems in Clay Mineralogy and Soil Science: Possibilities and Limitations....Pages 125-157
High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) in the Study of Clays and Soils....Pages 159-186
Bare-Soil Evaporation in Relation to Tillage....Pages 187-216
Back Matter....Pages 217-221
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