Abstract
Soil is a complex, constantly changing resource. It affects the life of plants and thereby all animals, and is affected by plants and animals. Soil is the primary medium of growth for plants. It supplies nutrients, water, and a place to anchor roots. Soil has an economic value, that with the most value being topsoil because it is the primary source of nutrients, water-holding capacity, and organic matter. Soil is formed and destroyed by erosion. In this chapter we will discuss soil development, destruction, and conservation.
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Roth, L.O., Field, H.L. (1992). Erosion and Erosion Control. In: Introduction to Agricultural Engineering. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3594-2_18
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