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The soils are fundamental to our existence, delivering water and nutrients to plants, that feed us. But they are in many ways in danger and their conservation is therefore a most important focus for science, governments and society as a whole. A team of world recognised researchers have prepared this first English edition based on the 16th European edition. . The precursors and the processes of soil development . The physical, biological and chemical properties of soils . Nutrients and Pollutants . The various soil classifications with the main focus on the World Reference Base for Soil Resources (WRB) . The most important soils and soil landscapes of the world . Soil Evaluation Techniques . Basic Principles of Soil Conservation Whoever works with soils needs this book. Blume, H.-P., Brmmer, G.W., Horn, R., Kandeler, E., Kgel-Knabner, I., Kretzschmar, R., Schad, P., Stahr, K., Wilke, B.-M.
