Directory: Top/Science/Agriculture/Soils

Soils and Composting
Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement.
http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/composting-soils/
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Soil Science Education
Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children.
http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov
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Soil Water Management
Factsheets, publications about irrigation, drainage and erosion control from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/soils/conserve.html
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Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science
Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany.
http://www.pb.fal.de/
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The World of Soil
Resources and articles on soil science and upkeep. Includes list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture.
http://soil.hostweb.org.uk/
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Soil Horizons
Research and soil science issues from New Zealand.
http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/research_details.asp?Research_Content_ID=22
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X-ray Computed Tomography of Soil
This is a website and forum for the discussion and production of computed tomography (CT) research applications to soil analysis.
http://gis.lrs.uoguelph.ca/soilct/
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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. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of terms. Links to other sites with soils information. L
http://cals.arizona.edu/OALS/soils/home.html
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Guidelines for Soil Sampling
Provides information on taking representative samples, sampling equipment, timing and handling samples.
http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=831
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Management Strategies to Reduce the Rate of Soil Acidification
Information on the causes of soil acidity, different types of acidity and the effects of various types of fertilizers with some recommended management strategies.
http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=111
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