Language: Swedish
This book deals with the soil and its constituents: mineral particles, organic matter, water and air.
With an emphasis on chemical and biological processes, it describes the interaction of the various soil components and their importance for soil properties. Among other things, the processes ion exchange, mineralization/immobilization, acidification and redox reactions are treated. Also included are sections describing the soil chemistry and bioavailability of plant nutrients and harmful heavy metals. The book ends with an overview of the world's soils and their most important properties. The aim of the book is to provide the basic knowledge needed to understand the soil as a system, to then be able to go further and delve into applied issues such as land use or the impact of pollution on the soil environment, groundwater and surface water. The book is aimed at students in agronomy, forest science, natural resource issues and landscape architecture as well as at geoscientists, civil engineers interested in soil and "green" biologists at the country's universities and colleges. In order for the reader to get as much out of the book as possible, we recommend prior knowledge in general chemistry corresponding to the basic level within the bachelor's programs at Swedish universities. Prior knowledge of Quaternary geology is also valuable.
Product information
Authors: Jan Eriksson, Sigrun Dahlin, Ingvar Nilsson & Magnus Simonsson
Edition: 1
ISBN: 9789144069203
Language: Swedish
Weight: 698 grams
Released: 2011
Publisher: Student literature
Pages: 392