Soil microscopy and micromorphology
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Bibliographic Information
Soil microscopy and micromorphology
J. Wiley, c1993
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-296) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This is an introduction to the study of the microfeatures of soils, using a range of microscopic techniques including the light microscope, the transmission electron microscope and the scanning electron microscope. Comprehensive coverage is provided of each method, and the appendix features a technique for describing thin sections. Features are taken from most of the major soils found worldwide.
Table of Contents
- Techniques used in soil micromorphology
- some micromorphological concepts and problems
- properties of features
- properties of minerals
- matrix
- structure and pores
- faunal features
- particle distribution classes
- rock types
- organic matter
- roots
- coatings and other surface features
- segregations, concretions, nodules and concentrations
- weather features and products
- micro-organisms
- applications.
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