The book provides a comprehensive examination of soil organic matter, including its composition, distribution, pools, reactive functional groups, decomposition, nutrient transformations, biochemistry of humus formation, pedogenic processes, adsorption of organic compounds, clay-organic matter complexes, humus-trace metals interactions, and humus-pesticides interactions. It also discusses the environmental significance of humic substances and offers management practices for building organic matter in soils.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 June 2023
Publisher: New India Publishing Agency

Soil organic matter (SOM) is a complex and essential component of the soil ecosystem, playing a vital role in various processes such as nutrient cycling, water retention, and soil structure. This book provides a comprehensive examination of SOM, covering its composition, distribution, pools, reactive functional groups, decomposition, nutrient transformations, and biochemistry of humus formation. It also explores the role of SOM in pedogenic processes, adsorption of organic compounds by clay, clay-organic matter complexes, humus-trace metals interactions, and humus-pesticides interactions. Additionally, the book discusses the environmental significance of humic substances and provides a characterization of soil organic matter. Furthermore, the book elucidates the potentials of nuclear techniques in the study of soil organic matter and offers various management practices for building organic matter in soils. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and all stakeholders involved in sustainable agriculture and soil organic matter.

Soil Organic Matter: A Comprehensive Examination

Soil organic matter (SOM) is a complex and essential component of the soil ecosystem, playing a vital role in various processes such as nutrient cycling, water retention, and soil structure. This book provides a comprehensive examination of SOM, covering its composition, distribution, pools, reactive functional groups, decomposition, nutrient transformations, and biochemistry of humus formation. It also explores the role of SOM in pedogenic processes, adsorption of organic compounds by clay, clay-organic matter complexes, humus-trace metals interactions, and humus-pesticides interactions. Additionally, the book discusses the environmental significance of humic substances and provides a characterization of soil organic matter. Furthermore, the book elucidates the potentials of nuclear techniques in the study of soil organic matter and offers various management practices for building organic matter in soils. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and all stakeholders involved in sustainable agriculture and soil organic matter.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 238 x 159 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789395319287