Soil quality and the quality of humus
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Soil chemistry is fundamentally the chemical reactions that occur in soil water and at the interface between soil water and the surfaces of soil particles. The vast surface area per unit of clays and humus and their importance to soil structure and water holding capacity is described.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2004
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Soil quality fundamentals- water and air essentials
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The quality of soil is largely dependent on the distribution of air, water and solids in the soil. The importance of water and air and the influence of organic matter, soil texture and soil structure are described.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2003
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The biology of soils
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The biological organisms give soil its life and energy, and are responsible for driving most of the chemicals reactions and transformation. A simplified overview of soil science fundamentals is provided.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 2004
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