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	Soil science - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Soil science deals with soil as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils per se; and these properties in relation to the use and management of soils.
		Properties of soils no longer were based wholly on inferences from the nature of the rocks or from climate or other environmental factors, considered singly or collectively; rather, by going directly to the soil itself, the integrated expression of all these factors could be seen in the morphology of the soils.
		During the 1930s, soil formation was explained in terms of loosely conceived processes, such as "podzolization," "laterization," and "calcification." These were presumed to be unique processes responsible for the observed common properties of the soils of a region.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Soil_science (2347 words)

	CALS \| Academic Student Affairs (ASA)> Majors > Soil Science (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Soil Science at the UW-Madison provides an understanding of the practical application of biology, chemistry, physics and earth science principles to integrated land use and environmental protection.
		Soil Science graduates enjoy a wide array of science, technology and business opportunities in economic and environmentally sound management of natural, agricultural and urban ecosystems.
		Soil science students can choose from an abundance of summer internships in government, private and public agencies, private industry, consulting firms, landscape companies and golf courses.
	www.cals.wisc.edu /students/majors/soilScience.html (734 words)

	Soil Science - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
		Soil Science encompasses many aspects of soils study such as the disciplines of soil physics, soil chemistry, soil classification, soil microbiology, etc. One of these studies is pedology.
		Pedology is the study of soils in a three dimensional context in their natural setting across the landscape in terms of origins, morphology (forms), classifications, characteristics or attributes, profile or cross-section, surface and internal water relations, geology, plant ecology, etc. and interpretations for use and management.
		The particle density of a soil is the mass of it's solids divided by the volume of it's solids.
	en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Soil_Science (535 words)

	Soil Science Fact Sheet
		Soil science is the study of the soil as a component of natural and man-made systems.
		Soil science is the key factor in food production and is at the forefront of environmental and natural resource issues such as land use, soil contamination, ground water quality and waste disposal.
		Soil science is an earth science that combines the studies of the atmosphere, surface and subsurface waters, mineral earth deposits and biological ecosystems.
	www.ndsu.edu /ndsu/academic/factsheets/ag/soilsci.shtml (773 words)

	Soil Science Society of Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Soil is no longer viewed as a medium for crop growth only; its role as a natural biological filter, as a great absorber and cation exchanger, as a purifier of water and degrader of hazardous materials, has come more and more into focus.
		The Soil Science Society of Ireland was formed in 1977 with the express purpose "to promote the knowledge and use of Irish soils".
		The Soil Science Society of Ireland holds two major events each year; one indoor meeting (in the Spring) at which papers are presented orally or as posters, and one field outing (in the Autumn) to study and discuss soils and land use in their national setting.
	www.ucd.ie /~sssi (505 words)

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		Soil science is the study of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soils.
		Soil Science allows us to optimize use and preservation of land for agriculture, forestry, recreation, transportation systems, urban development and many other endeavors.
		Founded in 1897, this department is the oldest active department of soil science in the United States, and counts many distinguished soil scientists and environmental scientists among its alumni.
	www.soils.wisc.edu (155 words)

	Careers in Soil Science \| NRCS Soils
		A soil scientist studies the upper few meters of the earth's crust in terms of its physical and chemical properties; distribution, genesis and morphology; and biological components.
		Soil science is the science dealing with soils as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification, and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils; and these properties in relation to the use and management of the soils.
		Soils are not only the resource for food production, but they are the support for our structures, the medium for waste disposal, they maintain our playgrounds, distribute and store water and nutrients, and support our environment.
	soils.usda.gov /education/facts/careers.html (783 words)

	Essential Soil Science - Book Information
		Many current soil science textbooks still cater for a traditional student market where students embark on three years study in a narrow discipline.
		The growth in modular degree schemes has meant that soil science is now often taught as self-standing unit as part of broad based degree program.
		For those opting to specialise in soil science there are a variety of good textbooks to choose from.
	www.blackwellpublishing.com /book.asp?ref=0632048859&site=1 (249 words)

	A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information
		Soil is the thin skin of the Earth's surface where the atmosphere meets the lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and of course the anthrosphere.
		The job of soil survey is to map the distribution of the different soil types, describe these types, and interpret the maps in a form that is useful for land management and ecosystem studies.
		The internet revolution has also affected soil survey: information on the institutes that carry out soil surveys, their methods and techniques, soil classification systems, models, and interpretations from all over the World are at your disposal....
	www.itc.nl /~rossiter/research/rsrch_ss.html (705 words)

	soil science
		Homepage of the Soil Science Society of America, which is based in Madison, Wisconsin and whose mission is to enhance the sustainability of soils, the environment, and society and to advance the discovery, practice, and profession of soil science.
		Homepage of the Department of Plant and Soil Science, University of Aberdeen, which was formed in 1988 with the merging of the departments of Plant Science and Soil Science.
		The objectives of the IUSS are "to foster all branches of the soil sciences and their applications, and to give support to soil scientists in the pursuit of their activities in the field".
	agrifor.ac.uk /browse/cabi/c071824593dfe23296ded434b20f2947.html (2842 words)

	Encyclopedia of Soil Science (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		To enhance soil's capacity to perform these functions, it is important to understand factors and processes affecting soil quality under growing and conflicting modes of land uses (e.g., agricultural, forestry, urban, industrial, military, aesthetic and cultural).
		Therefore, the Encyclopedia of Soil Science is complied by over 400 experts in their field to meet this need.
		Preparation of this state-of-the-knowledge compendium on soil science has been made possible by hard work, vision and commitment of hundreds of soil scientists from around the world who have contributed as members of the advisory board, topic editors and authors.
	www.dekker.com /sdek/issues~db=enc~content=t713172977 (717 words)

	University of Manitoba - Department of Soil Science - Manitoba Soil Science Society
		The Manitoba Soil Science Society was organized in 1957 as a network to bring together pedologists and associates in related fields.
		Soil Scientists will be able to develop their own work programs based on a full knowledge of the most recent developments in other fields of pedology.
		Environment (Soil and Sediment) The focus of the plenary session is the application of pedology and soil resource information and technology to drainage of agricultural soil.
	www.umanitoba.ca /faculties/afs/soil_science/msss/index.htm (511 words)

	85search - Soil Science (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Soil science deals with soil as a natural resource on the surface of the earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility properties of soils per se...
		Soil science is the study of the physical, chemical and biological properties...
		The mission of the Department of Plant and Soil Science is to expand, integrate, and extend the knowledge of plant/soil ecosystems in the production of plants, the creation of a living landscape...
	www.search-online.org /keyword/soil-science.html (397 words)

	Open Directory - Science: Agriculture: Soils (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Alberta Soil Science Workshop - Information and details about the venue, the papers and organisation of this meeting to be held from February 19 - 20, 2003 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
		Soil and Water Science Program - Research and extension activities in soil fertility and water management, with the objective of increasing nutrient use efficiency while minimizing the impact to the environment.
		Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel - Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew.
	dmoz.org /Science/Agriculture/Soils (1094 words)

	Soil Science
		SOSC 106 Soil Science I. An introduction to the principles of soil science.
		A study of the soil landscape, soil stratigraphy, soil landscape modelling, land systems and land resource analysis.
		A study of soil genesis, soil data interpretation, soil classification and soil variability.
	www.lincoln.ac.nz /section272.html (318 words)

	Category:Soil science - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The main article for this category is Soil science.
		For Category:Agricultural soil science and Category:Environmental soil science, see Category:Edaphology.
		To discuss soil science category structure, go to talk page.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Category:Soil_science (88 words)

	Soils and Land Resources, The University of Queensland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The Soils and Land Resources group contributes to the School of Land and Food Sciences' mission by performing teaching, scholarship and research of the highest international standard within Soil Science and its related disciplines, with an emphasis on tropical and subtropical soils.
		Soils and Land Resources is one of the largest groups in the School of Land and Food Sciences, which is one of five schools in the Faculty of
		Soils and Land Resources is very active in a variety of agricultural and environmental issues.
	www.uq.oz.au /agsoil/uq_soil.html (173 words)

	AWSS ~ Association of Women Soil Scientists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		All members of State Soil Societies/Associations, Association of Women Soil Scientists, National Society of Consulting Soil Scientists, Soil Science Society of America and others interested in promoting soil science are cordially invited to attend a National Professional Soil Scientists Reception during the annual SSSA meetings in Salt Lake City, Utah.
		Dr. Levine was selected to receive the award for her work with the Soil Characterization Investigation of the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) Program and her on-going efforts to educate youth about the soil science profession.
		The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is working with the Smithsonian Institution to plan a soils exhibit as part of their Global Links Gallery at the National Museum of National History.
	www.awss.org (529 words)

	Department of Soil, Water, and Climate
		The Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Soil Science with an emphasis in Plant and Soil...
		The department is recognized as one of the premier departments around the country in soil and environmental sciences.
		The internationally prominent faculty are supported by excellent research facilities and contribute significantly to the scientific literature on soil and water resources sciences and climatology.
	www.soils.umn.edu (353 words)

	Texas Tech University :: College Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
		The Department of Plant and Soil Science will provide excellence in learning, research, and engagement in the production of food, fiber, turfgrass, and ornamentals while providing stewardship of the soil, water, and other environmental resources of the State of Texas.
		The primary mission of the Plant and Soil Science Department is to provide the highest quality educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.
		The Department of Plant and Soil Science will build upon our proven excellence in teaching and research; to strengthen the economy and quality of life in West Texas; and to develop the endowment support and facilities necessary to ensure the long term success of our program.
	www.pssc.ttu.edu (210 words)

	Soil Science, UM Libraries (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Many topics related to soil science are indexed including soil salinity, soil types (including chemical cultural, ecological, genetic, textural), and various subjects on soil/water interaction.
		National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory, from the USDA Agricultural Research Service is "the focal point for the U.S. Government's national research program in soil erosion by water.
		Soil and Water Conservation Society, This organization "fosters the science and the art of soil, water and related natural resource management to achieve sustainability.
	www.lib.umd.edu /UMCP/MCK/GUIDES/soil.html (1910 words)

	Eurasian Soil Science (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Special sections are devoted to current news in the life of the International and Russian soil science societies and to the history of soil sciences.
		Eurasian Soil Science is abstracted and/or indexed in Biological Abstracts; Current Contents/Agriculture, Biology, and Environmental Sciences; Geographical Abstracts; Research Alert (ISI); and SCISEARCH Database (ISI).
		Since 2000, the journal Agricultural Chemistry, the English version of the journal of the Russian Academy of Sciences Agrokhimiya, is no longer being published as a separate title, but has been merged into the journal Eurasian Soil Science.
	www.maik.rssi.ru /cgi-bin/journal.pl?name=soilsci&page=main (127 words)

	Plant & Soil Science Department : University of Vermont
		The mission of the Department of Plant and Soil Science is to expand, integrate, and extend the knowledge of plant/soil ecosystems in the production of plants, the creation of a living landscape and the sustenance of environmental quality.
		Majors in the Plant and Soil Science Department include both Ecological Agriculture and Sustainable Landscape Horticulture that allow students to expand their knowledge of science and apply it to plant production, landscape design, and environmental issues related to plants, insects, soil, and water management.
		Graduates with a Plant and Soil Science degree have pursued careers as soil conservationists, environmental consultants, agricultural consultants, landscape managers and designers, managers of nurseries and greenhouses and orchards, farmers, farm managers, researchers, and educators.
	www.uvm.edu /~pss (677 words)

	Soil Education \| NRCS Soils
		Soil Facts -- definitions of soil and soil survey, information on careers in Soil Science, some basics on soil formation and classification, and regulations for moving soils
		Soil Science Education - A NASA Website supported by the National Science Foundation.
		GLOBE soils - GLOBE is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program.
	soils.usda.gov /education (387 words)

	Applied soil science, Top soil production (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The effect and performance of soil strongly depends on the influences from the surrounding eco-system as there are the temperature, precipitation, wind speed, sediments, exposition, inclination, soil age, cultivation, etc.
		High tech soil science requires the cooperation of a number of experts sitting in different offices and places sometimes around the world.
		This counts especially in case of soil related questions as soil is a complex system made up of soilds, liquids, gaseous compounds, energy and organisms.
	members.aon.at /soil (404 words)

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