Encyclopaedia of Soils in the Environment

Recognized as complex are the relations of the soil to the environment. Looking through a historical perspective on the evolution of systematic scientific studies on this relation, this eneyclopedia endeavors to compile the available information on the soil as a medium for environment life. With reference to the studies made in different parts of the world, it covers all the related subject and topics in an exhaustive manner. The author believes that the encyclopedia will be of immense help to. the students'' scholars and research workers of the associated field. The encyclopedia is aptly illustrated, enriched with tables of scientific data, and supplemented with references for further information and an exhaustive subject index. Contents: Role of Chemical Properties of Clays in Soil Science; Composition Liquid Manures: Urine, Dung and Liquid Manure; Seed Treatment Application; Seed-borne Diseases and lndian Soils and Environment The Genesis, Classification, and Mapping of Soils; Characterization of Soil Microorganisms; Soil Taxonomy- Classifying Soils and the Soil Orders; Geology and Soils.