Soil Sampling and Methods of Analysis

Description:
Soil Science is an essential and fundamental discipline in agriculture that encompasses a wide range of research areas, including soil formation, genesis, and classification, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil fertility, plant nutrition, soil biology, and more. Accurate analysis and description of soils are crucial for their characterization and understanding. The physical properties of soils determine their suitability for cultivation, while their chemical properties provide information about their chemical environment and nutrient status, which are critical for crop production on this densely populated planet. Determining the physical and chemical properties of soils through appropriate analytical methods in the field or laboratory is the first step towards effective soil management and scientific recommendations for increasing crop production.

Contents:
01. Collection and Processing of Soil Samples
02. Soil Texture and Textural Class
03. Density and Porosity of Soil
04. Soil Aggregate Analysis
05. Soil Moisture
06. Flow of Water in Soil
07. Soil Consistency
08. Basics of Quantitative Chemical Analysis
09. Instrument and its Principle of Functioning
10. Soil Reaction
11. Electrical Conductivity and Water Soluble Salt
12. Soil Organic Matter
13. Ion Exchange Capacity and Exchangeable Bases
14. Nitrogen in Soil
15. Phosphorus in Soil
16. Potassium in Soil
17. Sulphur in Soil
18. Micronutrients in Soil
19. Some Soil Polluting Heavy Metals