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Science - Agriculture - Soils
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The Worldwide Soil Jumpstation
- Resources on soil, soil science, and soil management. Huge list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture.
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Soils Online
- Resource list of soil websites
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Soil Science Links
- From Adelaide, Australia.
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Integrated Crop Management
- Detailed, research-based articles for better management decisions produced weekly from spring to fall by Iowa State University's Entomology Department.
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Soil and Water Web
- Internet links and current news on all aspects of soil and hydrologic sciences.
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Warren County (Ohio) Soil & Water Conservation District
- Government agency dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources. Website contains useful information on conservation techniques for farmland and rural and suburban communities.
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Soil and Water Science Program
- Research and extension activities in soil fertility and water management, with the objective of increasing nutrient use efficiency while minimizing the impact to the environment.
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The National Soil Tilth Laboratory
- USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality while conserving soil and water resources. Site has software, selected publications, staff directory, and information on current research.
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A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information
- Extensive collection of on-line information on soil survey activities, institutions, datasets, research, and teaching materials world-wide.
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Soil
- Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology.
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Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science
- Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany.
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International Soil Reference and Information Centre
- Documentation, research and training about soils with emphasis on developing countries. Products and services available are datasets, documents, maps and computer programs.
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Soil Science Education
- Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children.
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Soils and their conservation
- Educational site about soil, soil processes and a soil zoo.
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Soils and Composting
- Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement.
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World Data Center for Soils
- Is responsible for collecting, archiving, and distributing data and research information. Data available: Soil monoliths with field and soil analytical data in digital format; a world pedon database for global environmental research; a GIS-referenced soil and terrain database for selected countries and continents; maps, slides, reports.
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Weeds as Indicators Of Soil Conditions
- Weed populations change in response to agricultural practices. The influence of weeds on soils and their use as indicators is described. Many tables and literature for further research.
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Understanding the Soil Processes
- Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms.
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The World Of Soil Forum
- Online discussion of soil related issues. Topics range from amateur to specialist.
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Project Soil
- An educational program designed to teach the importance of soil, types of soil, erosion processes, and soil conservation principles. Description of kits and teacher material available.
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Expert-N
- A development system for nitrogen turnover models to simulate the N cycle in arable agriculture. The system consists of modular model components for soil water flow, for soil heat and N transport and for crop growth. Available for download.
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Soil-teaching and tutorial websites
- A extensive list of links.
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Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel
- Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of terms. Links to other sites with soils information.
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Soil Management
- Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for indian farmers & indian experts in soil management.
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Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost
- Scientifically based laboratory manual that addresses all major composting parameters, from air capacity to pathogens to zinc. Includes test methods and sample preparation protocols for the analysis of all compost types, including MSW, yard waste, and biosolids composts.
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Soil Biological Communties
- Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids.
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Soils Education and Research
- at Missippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation.
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Soil and Crop Management
- From Penn State. Includes chapters on soil management and fertility. Availeble in HTML and PDF form.
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IACR-Rothamsted
- formerly known as Rothamsted Experimental Station. The main site of the Institute of Arable Crops Research. It is the largest agricultural research centre in the United Kingdom and almost certainly the oldest agricultural research station in the world.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS
- Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation assistance, farmland protection, grazing lands conservation, and watershed protection.
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Bureau of Soils and Water Management
- Philippine national agency on agricultural land and water resources assessment, conservation, and management. Has details about soil classification, soil maps and a soil museum.
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The Alberta Soil Science Workshop
- Information and details about the venue, the papers and organisation of this meeting to be held from February 19 - 20, 2003 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Also includes abstracts and papers from previous meetings, starting in 1998.
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Health of our Soils
- Publications, general information and description of activities being undertaken in Canada to study and reduce soil degradation.
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WWW Virtual Library - Soils and substrates
- A most comprehensive resource but no longer updated.
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Worldwide Portal to Information on Soil Health
- Contains browsable library, searchable database, categorized lists of organizations and resources, on-line reference service, learning modules, and soil health discussion groups in three languages.
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Crop Nutrient Tool
- This page describes a number of plant-related software tools.
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Earthworms and Crop Management
- Crop and soil management page from Purdue University's Agronomy Guide, focusing on earthworms, their effect and numbers, in various tillage situations.
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US Salinity Laboratory
- Basic research on the chemistry, physics, biology, and assessment of salt-affected soil-plant-water systems.
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Salinity
- Salinity is a big problem in Western Australia. This site describes the causes, impacts and management of salinity and the organisations and individuals involved.
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Dry land salinity in Australia
- Detailed description of the difference between dry land salinity and irrigated land salinity. Shows areas of Australia most affected and measures to reduce salinity. Glossary of terms and links to further reading.
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National Dryland Salinity Program
- Is a collaborative research and development effort that is investigating the causes of, and solutions to, the problem of dryland salinity in Australia.
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Salinity in irrigated cotton areas of Australia
- Description of the aims, methods od this research program. With case studies.
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Salinity in South Australia
- An australian portal for information on soil salinity and methods for dealing with it.
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Clay Minerals Society
- Member information, tables of contents for the journal "Clays and Clay Minerals," internet links, etc.
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Soil Mineralogy Group
- The University of Western Australia agriculture section on minerals.
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Soil Mineralogy
- Fcuses on the solid inorganic phases controlling the physico-chemical processes in soils and sediments. Definition of activities, meeting and discussion list. link list.
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European Network on Lateritic Weathering and Global Environment
- EUROLAT is an information network for surface processes involving chemical weathering. Lateritic weathering and tropical environments involve all geophysical and geochemical processes occurring at the interfaces atmosphere - biosphere - hydrosphere - lithosphere and include surficial mineral deposits, geochemical prospection, soil and clay mineral formation, land erosion, hydrology and paleoclimatology.
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Tutorials in Soil Physics
- These tutorials range in difficulty from college sophomore to the senior/graduate/postdoctoral level. They begin with the basics and extend to a new exact solution to Richards' equation for unsaturated horizontal and vertical flow.
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Bulk density and pore space
- Description of bulk density and pore space, and how texture and structure may affect these soil properties.
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Determination of the plastic limit and plasticity index for soil
- The plastic limit is that moisture content of a soil at which it becomes too dry to be plastic, used together with the liquid limit to determine the plasticity index which when plotted against the liquid limit on the plasticity chart enables the classification of cohesive soils.
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Guidelines for soil sampling
- Detailed explanation of how to do soil sampling in order to achieve reliable results.
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Soil texture and structure
- Detailed description of a lab work assignment.
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Aggregate Stability: Its Relation to Organic Matter Constituents and Other Soil Properties
- A paper by T.B.S. Christopher, 1996.
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Factors of soil aggregation
- A student paper by Erik Ekdahl and Mary Savina, 1996.
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Soil Erosion Net
- Collection of information on soil erosion from a wide range of scientific disciplines.
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Soil Erosion on Farmland
- Online publication from New Zealand government sustainable agriculture program. Intended as a source of information for use by farmers, local government, farmer organisations, farm advisers and others who have an influence on rural land use.
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Demonstration Erosion Control Home
- The Demonstration Erosion Control (DEC) project investigates the effectiveness of reducing erosion, sedimentation, and flooding.
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International Erosion Control Association
- Provides education, resource information and business opportunities for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry.
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Environmental and Economic Costs of Soil Erosion and Conservation Benefits
- Excerpts from article in Science magazine, by Pimentel et al . (1995).
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An Introduction to Water Erosion Control
- Information on erosion control, and soil management techniques.
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Knox Soil & Water Conservation District
- A non-profit state funded government agency in Knox County, Ohio which educates and promotes soil and water conservation through agicultural and urban areas.
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Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion
- An online book with introductory information regarding different kinds of soil erosion such as geological erosion and accelerated erosion.
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Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area
- Non-regulatory organization that works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. Site includes journals, technical information, news, events, images, and details of how to get involved.
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Corn, Soil Tillage and Soil Erosion
- Specific information regarding soil management and the benefit of corn when combatting erosion.
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EPA: Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion
- A computer program which provides information about soil erosion and the severity of erosion. Water erosion is explained and detailed descriptions of management and structural practices to control erosion.
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Soil Survey: Fact Sheet
- Soil Survey: Survey on the soils susceptibility to erosion by water and wind.
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Erosion Technology Consulting
- Soil erosion control information, consulting, photos, dictionary of terms, etc.
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Geoindicators: Soil and Sediment Erosion
- Basic information about erosion patterns, causes, and solutions.
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Ground Cover Plants
- Article on ground cover usage, advantages, and disadvantages. Includes a checklist of over 250 types of plants.
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Efficacy of Erosion-Control Blankets and Soil Stabilizers
- Efficacy of Erosion-Control Blankets and Soil Stabilizers
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Organic Agriculture
- Chemical agricultural practices are contributing to global warming, climate change, weather pattern disruption, erosion, and starvation.
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Serious Erosion Areas
- A look at some of the serious erosion areas in the United States.
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Permanent Cover Cropping System, Steve Groff, Cedar Meadow Farm
- This site covers innovative practices and cropping strategies to increase profits and greatly reduce soil erosion and pesticides.
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The National Soil Tilth Laboratory
- USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality.
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Land Degradation
- Information on repairing or preventing land degradation on properties.
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Soil and Water Conservation Society
- The Soil and Water Conservation Society is an international organization that fosters the science and the art of soil and water conservation to achieve sustained use of land resources.
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Soil Resource Management
- References about the fertility, compaction, testing and conservation of soil. Published by the University of Nebraska.
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Soil Erosion
- Information of soil erosion from the University of Western Cape, South Africa.
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Kiwi Green Environment Control Ltd
- This site examines the seriousness of soil control and soil erosion into water ways.
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Soil Erosion in Agricultural Systems
- Cause and effects of soil erosion in agricultural systems.
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USDA-ARS National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory
- Information regarding: Erosion process research, erosion control research, and delivery of improved erosion prediction technology.
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Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP)
- The WEPP-model, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a process-based, distributed model for soil erosion prediction. Model software and documentation can be obtained through this site.
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Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development.
- Sustaining and protecting the soil and natural resources for production.
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Eurosem
- Resources related to the European soil erosion model, which simulates erosion on an event basis for fields and small catchments.
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Erosion
- Basic information on the causes of erosion with links to water and wind erosion information.
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Sustainable Agriculture Tour -- Erosion Control Structures
- Diversion terraces, grassed waterways, surface inlets, and hedgerows are the most common structures used for soil conservation.
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National Soil Erosion Researh Laboratory
- This U.S. Department of Agriculture area is the focal point for the national research program in soil erosion by water.
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Erosion processes and modelling
- Provides information on the processes and modelling of raindrop impact induced erosion abd the modelling of erosion in catchments (watersheds)
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Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation Project
- Computer program that estimates rates of soil erosion caused by rainfall and associated overland flow. Free download available together with documentation and manuals.
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Erosion Control That Doesn't Look Like Erosion Control.
- Suppliers of asthethically pleasing erosion control products.
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Erosion Control Products
- Manufacturer of Wood Fiber Mulches, Blended Fiber Mulches, and Bonded Fiber Matrixes to control soil erosion.
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Hydro-Blanket
- Sprayed in place erosion control product from Wood Recycling. Suitable for severe slopes or quick re-vegetation.
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Erosion Control Online
- Erosion Control is a professional magazine supporting the erosion control industry, published by Forester Communications, Inc.
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Erosion Control
- Comprehensive information on erosion control planning. Manuals available for Landscape Architects and Designers.
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Residue Management for Soil Erosion Control, G81-544-A
- This NebGuide discusses how crop residue can be used to control soil erosion.
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Erosion Control
- This site assists developers and builders with information on erosion control on construction sites.
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Erosion Control and Revegetation Research Page
- Erosion control and revegetation techniques provide effective soil stabilization.
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Seeding for Erosion Control
- Strategies to combat erosion through the use of planting. Types of plants and grasses useful in controlling erosion.
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Compost for Erosion Control
- Information, brochures, and research studies on the use of compost and mulch for erosion control in agriculture and roadside areas.
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Erosion Control Blankets and Soil Stabilizers
- Information on research undertaken to investigate the efficacy of erosion control blankets and soil stabilizers.
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An Introduction to Water Erosion Control
- Information on erosion control, and soil management techniques.
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Control of Soil Erosion
- Information on soil structure, crop residue and cover, and crop rotations.
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Erosion Control and Soaked Soil.
- Albright Seed Company: Information on the use of grass as a form of erosion control.
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Revegetation Erosion Control.
- Distribution of a wide range of erosion control materials and revegetation equipment including hydroseeders and hydromulchers worldwide.
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WEPP: Water Erosion Control Prediction Project
- Information on erosion control technology with pictures and examples of water and wind erosion.
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USDA-ARS Wind Erosion Research Unit
- Site features include information about the problem of wind erosion of soil, wind erosion simulation models, images and MPG movies of wind erosion processes and duststorms, and links to other websites.
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Wind Erosion Impacts
- About wind erosion, windblown dust, and research on alternatives for reducing fugitive dust emissions from agricultural land.
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Wind Erosion & Water Cons., Lubbock, Texas
- Site devoted to wind erosion and other aeolian processes
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An Introduction to Wind Erosion Control
- Information on the major problems wind erosion can cause. Site includes images and links.
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Wind Erosion Research.
- Erosion and Soil & Water Conservation Group - HOME
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Emergency Wind Erosion Control
- This site outlines the causes and preventions of wind erosion.
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Strip Farming for Wind Erosion Control
- Soil Works publication produced by Canada-Saskatchewan Agreement on Soil Conservation
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Understanding Wind Erosion And Its Control, G79-474-A
- Information on wind control and some of the techniques that can be used to combat it.
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Wind Erosion Prevention
- An interactive site which explains wind erosion control techniques for specific parts of the farm.
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Fertilizer Advisory Development and Information Network for Asia and the Pacific
- Information on fertilizer use, production and consumption.
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Fertiliser Deficiencies
- Papers describing deficiency symptom in crops and field vegetables.
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Soil Fertilizers
- Information with regard to soil pH, fertilizers and lime application.
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Soil Quality Institute
- Research findings and practical technologies that help conserve and improve soil conditions. Applicable to farming, ranching, forestry and gardening.
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Soil Fertility Guide
- Common fertilizers and their characteristics.
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Sugar Cane Production and Soil Fertility.
- Information on the relationship between the quality of sugarcane and soil fertility.
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Soil Fertility
- Answers questions related to the enhancement and maintenance of soil fertility.
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Fertilizers, Soil fertility, Plant Nutrition
- Information on all aspects of soil fertility and fertilizers.
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Soil Fertility Research
- Information about university research.
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How to Apply Fertilizer to Wheat
- Application time, forms of fertilizer and methods of application to be considered when applying fertilizer to wheat.
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Department of Soil Management and Soil Fertility
- Information regarding the many aspects of chemical soil fertility.
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Soil Fertility Implications
- Describes the different fertilization requirements for direct seeding.
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Soil test interpretations
- Gives examples of soil test values and explains their significance.
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NPK Plant Nutrient Models
- Online programs that simulate the response of crops to fertilization, crop residue incorporation and consider the effects of time, soil type, cultural practice and weather. Downloads available for researchers.
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PEERS Lessons about soil
- Educational site about soil analysis giving general information about pH, organics, color and other important soil fertility criteria.
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Chloride Crop Nutrition
- Essential nutrient for plant growth. Testing for deficiencies and effects on plant growth. Effect on plant diseases.
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What is Soil Fertility
- Information about soil fertility and how it can be improved.
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The International Fertiliser Society
- Scientific, technical, environmental, economic and safety aspects of the production, marketing, use and application of fertilizers.
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Getting Back to Basics
- Crop information for all US regions and information on soil fertility and fertilizer application.
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European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association
- Contains details about plant nutrient requirements, recommendations for fertilizer use and best agricultural practices for fertilizer application.
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International Fertilizer Industry Association
- Describes the production, distribution and consumption of fertilizers, their intermediates and raw materials
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International Fertilizer Development Center
- Production and agronomic effectiveness of fertilizers.
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European Network for Field Vegetable Crops
- Environmental problems associated with the nitrogen fertilization of field grown vegetables.
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Fertiliser Manufacturers Research Association
- Aims to promote and encourage responsible fertilizer use. Contains many fertilizer fact sheets.
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Soil Characterization
- Simple step by step guide to soil sampling and analysis with explanatory images.
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Potentially beneficial effects from liming
- A university lecture describing the physical and chemical effects of liming on different soil types.
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Fertilizer and Lime Research Center, New Zealand
- Agricultural use and the environmental impact of fertilizer, lime and soil amendments.
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Field Museum
- Educational site for students and teachers about soil and soil biology.
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Efficient Fertilizer Use Manual
- Comprehensive online book about proper fertilizer uses, soil pH and soil sampling.
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Introduction to Soils
- Lectures about soil surveys, soil texture, soil acidity and soil fertility. Information about liming, fertilization and soil testing with particular reference to forestry.
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Introductory Soil Science
- Lectures and Laboratory Units of the Soil Sciences Courses at the University of Minnesota. Influences on soil fertility are explained and simple soil tests are described.
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Technical Information
- A detailed description of the influence of soil cation exchange capacity, soil pH, base saturation and alkalinity.
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Fertilizer Industry Federation of Australia
- Provides publications and educational material.
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Potassium In Agriculture
- The influence of potassium on plant nutrition and soil.
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Preplant Soil Nitrate Tests
- Description of tests that allow farmers to adjust nitrogen applications to meet the needs of each specific field.
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Rebuilding Lost Soil Fertility
- Measures to improve soils suited to farmers in the third world.
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Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility Laboratory
- Institute of the University in Denmark. Features publications and research reports.
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Foliar Fertilizer
- Introduction to the sources of, and the uses of foliar fertilizer.
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Phosphorus fertilizers
- Describes the effective use of this fertilizer. Soil availability, fertilizer characteristics and application.
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Food and Fertilizer Technology Centre
- Technical information and practical experiences about agricultural food production and the use of fertilizers.
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Soil Fertility Management
- Frequently asked questions about soil fertility, the application of animal wastes, organic and chemical fertilizers. Also features an online discussion forum.
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Soil acidity and liming
- A factsheet describing the negative effects of soil pH and how to counter them.
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Soil Fertility & Crop Nutrition
- A list of factsheet, infosheets and publications available for download or for ordering. These give details about fertilization of different crops, soil management and soil improvement.
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Soil Fertility Guide
- Soil fertility practices in Manitoba and general fertilizer use considerations. Details about fertilizers, their characteristics, application rates and usage recommendations. N-fixation, Manure and soil factors are also described.
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Iron Chlorosis
- Explains how to detect and combat iron deficiency in plants.
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Soybean Soil Fertility
- Information and discussion on nutrient uptake and yield response to P and K. Recommendations for P and K and some examples of yield response to these nutrients.
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Fertilizer and Lime
- An overview of various long-term and short-term P and K trials with corn and soybean.
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Secondary and Micronutrients for Vegetables and Field Plants
- A series of reports describing the effects of various micronutrients on the growth and health of plants. Pictures of plants with deficiency symptoms.
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Micronutrient Disorders, HYG-1252-98
- On the deficiencies that may occur in soilless floriculture, and how these can be remedied.
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Manures and Fertilizers
- Indian Agricultural Resources. Information about manures, organic, inorganic and biofertilizers.
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Soils and Soil Management
- Offers a database and search function of a range of articles about fertilizers, micronutrients and fertilizer application.
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Nutrient management of field crops
- A good introduction into the basics of fertilization and soil analysis. It describes the soil and plant processes, macro- and micronutirents and different fertilizer types and their use. Explains the basics of soil sampling and analysis.
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Understand your soil test: Sulfur
- Background information on the role of sulphur in soil fertility, sulphur containing fertilizers and explanation of the results of a soil test.
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Recommended soil testing procedures
- Describes important soil tests and explains how to perform and interpret them.
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Nitrogen fertilizer materials for field crops
- The role of nitrogen in soil and plants. Explains the nitrogen content and form in common fertilizers.
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Phosphorus and potassium
- Describes the phosphorus (P)and potassium (K) soil testing and fertilizer recommendation system in Ontario, Canada.
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Fertilizer Use and Crop Production
- This site has information on soil testing, fertilizer recommendations, micronutrients, plant tissue analysis, organic soils, calculation of fertilizer rates and manure.
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The acidity of forest soils
- A student paper describing soil conditions in forests. Particularly what causes the pH to change and what influences this will have on the ecosystem.
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Soil Fertility for Forage Crops
- Gives detailed description of the soil and fertilizer requirements of forage crops during establishment and maintenance. University of Pennsylvania.
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Soil Fertility
- Application recommendations for different fertilizers.
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Fertile Minds
- A program by PotashCorp to address misconceptions about fertilizers and the role of the fertilizer industry. Detailed description of fertilzer use and production. Many downloads and a quiz.
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Soil Fertility Establishment
- Soil fertility management for forage crops. A introduction from the Penn State University's Agronomy Department.
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Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Soil Fertility and Crop Quality
- Describes the results of a long-term field experiment in Sweden. By Artur Granstedt and Lars Kjellenberg.
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Soil Conservation and Fertility Management
- A detailed description from the International Centre for Integrate Mountain Development. Its main focus is on mountain soils and sloped agriculture in th Hindu-Kish region.
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National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists
- Provides information for members and has links soil science and soil education resources.
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Soil Science Society of America
- Aims to advance the discipline and practice of soil science.
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Italian Association of Pedologists
- Information about members and memberschip, organization and bulletin. Soil Wide Web list of links.
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French Soil Science Association - A.F.E.S
- Its principal objectives are: to gather all scientists and technicians interested in all disciplines of Soil Science and its applications; to promote, help and coordinate researches and to disseminate their applied results.
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Malaysian Society of Soil Science
- Provides publications, seminars and a mailing list. Contains a members directory and membership information.
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Canadian Society of Soil Science
- Promotes research and practical application of findings in soil science and information and technology exchange. Newsletters, student information, contacts and links.
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Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists
- Dedicated to foster the profession of soil classification, mapping, and interpretation.
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Professional Soil Scientists Association of Texas
- Membership information, soil science basics, educational material and details on Texas soils.
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New Zealand Society of Soil Science
- Provides information about the organisation, the soil newsletter, publications, conferences and awards.
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Australian Society of Soil Science
- Contains society and branch information, newsletter, news and events information, links to other soil sites of interest.
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Association of Women Soil Scientists
- Supporting and encouraging women in soil science. Membership, committees, meetings, newsletter, career and education resources and shop.
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International Society of Soil Science
- News about international meetings. Information about cooperating journals. Lists of officers, commissions, committees and groups. Membership info and contacts.
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Soil Science Society of Ireland
- Promoting the knowledge and use of Irish soils. Society news, details of meetings and outings.
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Potash & Phosphate Institute/Potash & Phosphate Institute of Canada
- Information about the production, distribution and use of potash and its influence on soil fertility. Includes maps of soil K levels.
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Soil and Water Conservation Society
- International organization of more than 10,000 professionals and students involved in conservation. Publishes The Journal of Soil and Water Conservation.
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Department Of Land Management, Malaysia
- Research in a large number of fields. Includes description of resources and research activities. Extensive list of links to soil tutorials and information.
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Manitoba Soil Science Society
- A network for pedologists and associates in related fields. Features a list of events, a short glossary and many links.
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Soil Science Society of Japan
- Soil scientist database and soil photos.
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Swiss Society of Soil Science
- Information about the society, its working groups and its members. Events, activities and publications.
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Asia Soil Conservation Network for the Humid Tropics (ASOCON)
- Activities included workshops on new approaches to in-service training for soil and water conservation and indigenous conservation farming systems, Regional Action Learning Programes on the development of conservation farming systems and conservation project design. Information on the organization and its activities. Downloadable Newsletter.
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Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England
- Code of ethics and by-laws, membership information, job announcements and links.
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National Soil Survey Center
- The NSSC provides state-of-the-art soil survey technology, standards, data, and expertise. The NCSS produces soil surveys to help people understand soils and their responses to a variety of natural and human influences.
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Nutrient Management Institute, Netherlands
- The research projects are primarily aimed at development of new knowledge and methods concerning the improvement of nutrient management in agriculture.
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Soil and Fertilizer Society of Thailand
- Abstracts and complete texts of various reports and proceedings. Details of the 2002 WCSS Conference.
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British Society of Soil Science
- Aims to raise awareness of the importance of soil science, through the promotion of soil science related information. Information about the society, regional branches, conferences, publications and newsletters. Extensive list of links to other soil-related teaching material, universities, institutes, other international plant and soil societies, publishers and chemical manufacturers.
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Experimental Institute of Plant Nutrition
- Italy. Description of facilities, history and current research work.
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Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA)
- The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability and wise land use. Site gives information about the society, its members and activities.
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Soil Science Society of America Journal
- Searchable database with abstracts, editorial board members, instructions for authors. Full texts available to subscribers.
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The Pedosphere and Its Dynamics: A Systems Approach to Soil Science
- Online reference book. It explains aspects of soil science e.g. function of soil, soil profiles, soil texture, soil formation, organic matter and the interactions between soil and the air and water.
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Soil Survey Manual
- Describes principles and practices needed for making and using soil surveys and for assembling and using data related to them.
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Science of Soils
- Electronic journal in the field of soil science.
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Soil and Water Science Handbook
- Has information about soil improvement, fertilization, water quality and wetlands.
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Australian Journal of Soil Research
- An international journal of soil science research. Subscription information and sample papers.
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Soil Science
- Publishes primary research reports and critical reviews of basic and applied soil science. Fully searchable abstracts from past and current volumes plus one full text article per issue. Manuscript preparation and submission instructions. Advertising rates and subscription information.
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Developments in soil science (Monographs)
- Reviews of soil science books from Elsevier.
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Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils
- A field guide for making or reading soil descriptions and sampling soils as presently practiced in the USA.
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Canadian Journal of Soil Science
- Publishes research on the use, management, structure and development of soils. Searchable. Abstracts available, full text for subcribers only.
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Soil Survey Laboratory Methods Manual
- The methods described are those by the laboratory at the National Soil Survey Center (NSSC). The purpose of this manual is to document methodology and to serve as a reference for the laboratory analyst.
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Applied Soil Ecology
- Addresses the role of soil organisms and their interactions in relation to: agricultural productivity, nutrient cycling and other soil processes, the maintenance of soil structure and fertility, the impact of human activities and xenobiotics on soil ecosystems and bio(techno)logical control of soil-inhabiting pests, diseases and weeds. A Elsevier Science Journal. Searchable contests, free abstracts, full text for subscribers and information to authors.
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Internet Glossary of Soil Science Terms
- Searchable and browsable dictionary of soil science terminology from the SSSA. Includes tables, figures and unit conversionfactors. Also available as MSWord dictionary file.
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Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science
- Table of contents of previous journals. No abstracts. Full text available to subscribers. Information for authors and subscription.
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Malaysian Journal of Soil Science
- List of contents and abstracts. Editorial board and authoring instructions.
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LLEK Bookmarks Scientific Search Engines - Soil Sciences
- A catalog of scientific resources and media worldwide but especially in German and English: Directories of Soil Sciences Journals; Soil Sciences-related catalogs of scientific search engines; and additional starting points and sites of special interest.
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Soil Horizons
- Research and soil science issues from New Zealand. Available partly as HTML, partly as PDF files.
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Keys to Soil Taxonomy
- Downloadable Book in PDF Format. It provides the taxonomic keys necessary for the classification of soils in a form that can be easily used in the field. It also explains recent changes in the classification system.
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Geoderma
- Tries to stimulate wide interdisciplinary cooperation and understanding among workers in the different fields of pedology. Searchable database and abstracts. Full text available for subscribers
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Soils and Fertilizers
- Information on soils and fertilizers research, soil management and pollution. Samples for download. Access to database only for subscribers.
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Soil Use and Management
- Topics covered include: soil-crop interactions, environmental protection, soil erosion and conservation, pollution control, restoration and reclamation of land, evaluation of soil surveys and development of methodology. Free access for members of the BSSS.
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Forest soils archive
- Information of interest to the forest soils community. Forest soils discussion group. This archive links to other sites with forest soils information.
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List of Journals
- Links to Agronomy, Plant, Crop and Soil Science Journals.
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Fertilizers and their use
- IFA publication for download (PDF File).It explains the need for mineral fertilizers for agricultural development in support of food security and the maintenance of soil productivity. The booklet addresses the role of fertilization in plants in relation to soil characteristics. It provides general fertilizer recommendations for selected crops and contains information on soil and plant tissue testing. Practical suggestions are also offered regarding the design of fertilizer use demonstrations and extension techniques
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Mineral fertilizer distribution and the Environment
- The purpose of this publication is to demonstrate the potential environmental and economical impact of fertilizer distribution and to describe its complexities.
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Publications from the International Fertilizer Industry Association
- IFA's on-line publication database contains approximately 1000 publications which can be ordered on-line or downloaded. Topics include fertilizer production, technology and distribution, efficient and sustainable crop nutrition. Also includes papers from recent IFA conferences.
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Sustainable Soil Management, An Achievable Goal
- Describes the EU concepts for active soil management. Available as HTML of PDF.
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Publications of the European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association
- Information and other resources about the fertilizers, their production and application provided by the European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association (EFMA). Available in HTML of PDF form.
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Understanding Phosphorus and its Use in Agriculture
- This booklet considers the essential need for phosphorus in agriculture. Available as HTML or PDF.
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Environmental Soil Chemistry
- A list of links.
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Soil Management
- Tektran Agricultural Research summaries. Selected pre-publication notices of recent research results from the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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European Journal of Soil Science
- Publishing the findings of research, the description of new techniques, and reviews over the whole field of soil science and its applications. Table of contents, abstracts and full texts in HTML and PDF format.
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Modeling soil
- A downloadable file of a paper describing how computer methods can be used to calculate the evolution of a given soil configuration and to simulate excavating activities such as digging, cutting, piling, carrying or dumping soil.
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The Nutrient Handbook
- A handbook about the requirements, testing and application of fertilisers. The handbook is in section format for easy downloading.
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Soil Fertility Guide
- A online reference from the Goverment of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Urban Forestry Manual
- by the Department of Defense. Has extensive information on soil fertiliy, fertilization and management of urban forest.
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Irrigation and Drainage Abstracts Online
- References to internationally published water management, irrigation, soil water, salinity and drainage research, updated weekly! Subscription requiered.
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Index for CanSIS publications and manuals
- List of PDF documents available for downloading. Includes "The Canadian System of Soil Classification (3nd Edition)", "Soil Survey Handbook", "Manual for Describing Soils in the Field", "Analytical Methods Manual", "Land Suitability Rating System for Agricultural Crops" and "A Soil Mapping System for Canada"
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The Health of Our Soils
- toward sustainable agriculture in Canada / D.F. Acton and L. J. Gregorich, editors. Publication by CanSiS dealing with soil degradation in Canada.
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Plant and Soil
- Introduction to journal with instructions for authors and subscription information. List of titles of forthcoming and previus journals. Acces to full text articles (PDF)requieres subscription.
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Soil profiles of Europe
- Pictures and descriptions of commen soil types found in Central Europe.
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