Soil Science: Concepts Challenges and Innovations

Soil is the basis of terrestrial life performing a pivotal function in maintaining agriculture biodiversity and ecosystem processes. As the world population continues to rise with mounting environmental concerns knowledge in soil science is more important than ever before. This book Soil Science: Concepts Challenges and Innovations is an attempt to give holistic perspectives into the basic principles of soil science while confronting present-day challenges and discussing innovative strategies. The text is framed to serve students scholars academicians and professionals involved in agriculture environmental science and land management. It starts with an examination of the basic characteristics of soil such as physical chemical and biological features. The discussion proceeds to soil classification fertility and microbiology providing an all-around view of soil health and its implications on sustainable agriculture.