Soils in Natural Landscapes
Author | : Earl B. Alexander |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 319 |
Release | : 2013-10-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781466594364 |
ISBN-13 | : 1466594365 |
Rating | : 4/5 (64 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Soils in Natural Landscapes by : Earl B. Alexander
Download or read book Soils in Natural Landscapes written by Earl B. Alexander and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In any complete investigation of terrestrial ecosystems, rocks and soils must be considered. Soils are essential resources, providing water and nutrients for vascular plants, and mitigating the flow of water from the land. In addition, soil diversity is critical for biotic diversity. While there are many references on the agricultural perspective o