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Soil Science I: Physical Properties

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Soil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants.Through lectures and labs using microscopes, learn irrigation and drainage techniques and explore how soil, organic matter, and microbiology relate to plant health and soil conservation.

Recommended Text:
Plaster, Edward J., Soil Science and Management, 6th Edition
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc., 2013
ISBN-10 : 0840024320
ISBN-13 : 978-0840024329

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