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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254017803321

Autore

Bockheim James G

Titolo

The Soils of Wisconsin / / by James G. Bockheim, Alfred E. Hartemink

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XXI, 393 p. 189 illus., 144 illus. in color.)

Collana

World Soils Book Series, , 2211-1255

Disciplina

631.49775

Soggetti

Soil science

Soil conservation

Physical geography

Soil Science & Conservation

Physical Geography

World Regional Geography (Continents, Countries, Regions)

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- History of soil mapping and research -- Soil-forming factors -- Soil-forming processes -- General soil regions -- Diagnostic horizons and soil taxa in Wisconsin -- Taxonomic soil regions of Wisconsin -- Alfisols -- Spodosols -- Entisols -- Mollisols.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive report on the soils of Wisconsin, a state that offers a rich tapestry of soils. It discusses the relevant soil forming factors and soil processes in detail and subsequently reviews the main soil regions and dominant soil orders, including paleosols and endemic and endangered soils. The last chapters address soils in a changing climate and provide an evaluation of their monetary value and crop yield potential. Richly illustrated, the book offers both a valuable teaching resource and essential guide for policymakers, land users, and all those interested in the soils of Wisconsin.