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Agriculture
Soil Science and Management
1. Introduction to Soil Science
2. Soil Formation and Development
3. Soil Physical Properties
4. Soil Water Relations
5. Soil Chemistry and Mineralogy
6. Soil Biology and Organic Matter
7. Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility
8. Soil Classification and Survey
9. Soil Degradation and Conservation
10. Problem Soils and Remediation
11. Soil Management Systems
12. Soils and Environmental Quality
13. Soil in Urban and Engineered Systems
14. Emerging Issues and Future Directions
11.
Soil Management Systems
11.1.
Sustainable Soil Management
11.1.1.
Principles of Sustainability
11.1.2.
Integrated Management Approaches
11.1.3.
Soil Health Assessment
11.1.3.1.
Physical Indicators
11.1.3.2.
Chemical Indicators
11.1.3.3.
Biological Indicators
11.2.
Tillage Systems
11.2.1.
Conventional Tillage
11.2.1.1.
Primary Tillage
11.2.1.2.
Secondary Tillage
11.2.2.
Conservation Tillage
11.2.2.1.
Reduced Tillage
11.2.2.2.
No-till Systems
11.2.2.3.
Strip Tillage
11.2.3.
Effects on Soil Properties
11.2.4.
Equipment and Implementation
11.3.
Crop Management
11.3.1.
Crop Rotation
11.3.1.1.
Benefits and Principles
11.3.1.2.
Rotation Planning
11.3.2.
Cover Crops
11.3.2.1.
Types and Selection
11.3.2.2.
Management Practices
11.3.3.
Intercropping Systems
11.3.4.
Agroforestry Systems
11.4.
Organic Matter Management
11.4.1.
Sources of Organic Inputs
11.4.2.
Composting Systems
11.4.3.
Residue Management
11.4.4.
Green Manure Crops
11.5.
Integrated Nutrient Management
11.5.1.
Combining Organic and Inorganic Sources
11.5.2.
Precision Agriculture Applications
11.5.3.
Site-Specific Management
11.6.
Water Management
11.6.1.
Irrigation Systems
11.6.2.
Drainage Management
11.6.3.
Water Conservation Practices
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