Soil Organic Matter
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Soil Organic Matter

Its Nature, Its Role in Soil Formation and in Soil Fertility

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  2. English
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  4. Available on iOS & Android
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Soil Organic Matter

Its Nature, Its Role in Soil Formation and in Soil Fertility

About this book

Soil Organic Matter: Its Nature, Its Role in Soil Formation and in Soil Fertility focuses on the contributions of soil organic matter in soil formation and fertility, including weathering, decomposition, and synthesis of humus substances. The publication first elaborates on the main stages in the history of soil humus study and ideas on the composition of soil organic matter and nature of humus substances. Discussions focus on organic substances of individual nature, strictly humus substances in soil organic matter, and humus substances as a complex of high molecular- weight compounds. The text then examines the biochemistry of humus formation, including the role of physical, chemical, and biological factors, origin of humus substances, possible participation of lignin in the formation of humus substances, and the role of oxidizing enzymes in the synthesis of humus substances. The manuscript takes a look at the importance of organic matter in soil formation and soil fertility and the natural factors of humus formation. Topics include the role of organic matter in the weathering and decomposition of soil minerals; role of organic matter in the formation of soil structure; effect of organic matter on the growth and development of plants; and influence of chemical and physicochemical soil properties on humus formation. The publication is a dependable source material for readers interested in the influence of soil organic matter in soil formation and fertility.

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Information

Publisher
Pergamon
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9780080114705
eBook ISBN
9781483185682
Edition
2
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Biology
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Soil Organic Matter: Its Nature its Role in Soil Formation and in Soil Fertility
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. PREFACE TO THE SECOND ENGLISH EDITION
  6. CHAPTER 1. THE MAIN STAGES IN THE HISTORY OF SOIL HUMUS STUDY
  7. CHAPTER 2. CONTEMPORARY IDEAS ON THE COMPOSITION OF SOIL ORGANIC MATTER AND THE NATURE OF HUMUS SUBSTANCES
  8. CHAPTER 3. THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF HUMUS FORMATION
  9. CHAPTER 4. THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC MATTER IN SOIL FORMATION AND SOIL FERTILITY
  10. CHAPTER 5. THE NATURAL FACTORS OF HUMUS FORMATION
  11. CHAPTER 6. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ORGANIC MATTER IN THE MAIN SOIL TYPES OF THE USSR
  12. CHAPTER 7. CHANGES IN SOIL ORGANIC MATTER UNDER DIFFERENT SOIL MANAGEMENT
  13. CHAPTER 8. METHODS OF INVESTIGATING SOIL ORGANIC MATTER
  14. A SHORT SURVEY OF THE MAIN SOIL TYPES OF THE USSR
  15. BIBLIOGRAPHY
  16. AUTHOR INDEX
  17. SUBJECT INDEX