The Soils of Argentina

The Soils of Argentina
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 268
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ISBN-10 : 9783319768533
ISBN-13 : 3319768530
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Book Synopsis The Soils of Argentina by : Gerardo Rubio

Download or read book The Soils of Argentina written by Gerardo Rubio and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-05-30 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive book on Argentinian pedology. It discusses the main soil types of Argentina, their geographical distribution, classification, functions, agricultural use, ecological aspects, and the threats to which they have been subjected during centuries of intensive and extensive management. The description of the soils is accompanied by a complete set of data, pictures and maps, including benchmark profiles and an overview of the country's agricultural production. It also deals with future scenarios of the relationships between soil science and other disciplines and the main challenges that soil science will face in the future. Further, the book explores aspects of the main soil forming factors, such as climate, vegetation, geology and geomorphology, making use of new, unpublished data and elaborations, and presents a history of pedological research in Argentina.


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