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

• Autore: Bockheim James G
• Pubblicazione: 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.)
• Disciplina: 631.49775
• Soggetto topico: Soil science; Soil conservation; Physical geography; Soil Science & Conservation; Physical Geography; World Regional Geography (Continents, Countries, Regions)
• Persona (resp. second.): HarteminkAlfred E
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: The Soils of Wisconsin
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910254017803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: World Soils Book Series, . 2211-1255