Soil Physical Analysis - 9789387973794

Soil Physical AnalysisAuthor(s): Hitendra Kumar Rai, A.K. Upadhyay\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: New India Publishing Agency, India\nImprint: New India Publishing Agency\nISBN-13: 9789387973794, 978-9387973794\nSynopsis\nSoil Physical Analysis is a resource designed to instruct Bachelor and Master Students in the practical aspects of soil physical analysis. It is also intended to be useful for educators, researchers, and extension professionals who work in the field of soil science.\n\nThis handbook includes 20 chapters containing standard procedures for the soil sampling, determination/ measurement of particle size distribution (texture), density (bulk & particle), compatibility, component phases, aggregate analysis, crust strength, consistency, porosity, water retention and characteristics, water holding capacity, hydraulic conductivity, infiltration rate, aeration and temperature of soils, glossary of soil physical terminologies and basics of soil profile and soil orders.