A Comprehensive Text Book on Soil Science
Soils constitute an important branch of Agriculture, which has assumed greater dimensions due to their varied fields of specialization. Soil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the earth’s surface which includes soil formation, categorization and surveying; physical, chemical, biological, and fertility characteristics of the soil; and these characteristics in regards to the use and maintenance of soils.
Considering the enormous breadth and diversity of the subject, a variety of books have been authored for the students to date. However, most of them are too much scholarly, and voluminous due to the gravity and intricacies of the subject and thus become unappealing to their readers. But this book is exceptional and stands out in this regard.
The authors, Dr. Khalil Khan, Dr. Ram Prakash, Mr. Athar Husain Warsi, and Dr. Ashok Kumar of “Soil Science at A Glance” has composed this book in such a comprehensive way that the fundamentals can be easily conceptualized with the help of ample illustrative data. The book is an effort made to compile the most valuable information from numerous books and journals related to the text and present concise information on the most important topics with a special reference to the Geology and geographical conditions of India.
Few Words About the Authors
Dr. Khalil Khan received his B. Sc. (Ag.) & M. Sc. (Ag.) degrees in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry from R.B.S. College Bichpuri, Agra (UP). He obtained a Ph.D. degree in Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry from NDUA&T, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (UP).
Dr. Ram Prakash received his B.Sc. (Ag. & AH) and M.Sc. (Ag.) degrees in Agronomy from Chandra Shekhar Azad University, Kanpur (UP). He completed Ph.D. Degree in Agronomy from Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi.
Mr. Athar Husain Warsi received his B.Sc. (Ag.) & M.Sc. (Ag.) degrees in Soil Conservation and Water Management from Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur.
Dr. Ashok Kumar got his B.Sc. (Ag. & AH) degree in 1984 and M. Sc. (Ag) in Agronomy in 1986 from C.S Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur. He received a Ph.D. degree from Indian Agriculture Research Institute (I.A.R.I.) Pusa, New Delhi.
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