The Soils of Italy
The Soils of Italy is the first comprehensive book on Italian pedology in seventy years. Taking advantage of the authors’ large experience and of the most up-to-date information and technology, this book treats the main soil types of Italy, their diffusion, their functions, ecological use, and the...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2013, 2013
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2013 |
| Series: | World Soils Book Series
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Research in pedology: an historical perspective
- Climate
- Geology and geomorphology
- Vegetation and land use.- Time as a soil-forming factor in Italy
- Pedodiversity
- Soil function and ecological services
- Soil threats
- Soil management
- Soils, humans and industry
- Future soil issues