• Semester 2 (Day)
• Semester 2 (External)

Synopsis

Soil  is the medium for plant growth and is a natural resource  worthy
of  conservation.  Accordingly, soil is of fundamental  importance  to
agriculture,   and   it  is  essential  that  agricultural   engineers
understand the principles of soil science regarding soil as  a  medium
for  plant growth, and considering soil management, soil conservation,
and  soil  and  water management and irrigation.   The  principles  of
pedogenesis, taxonomy, chemistry, physics, microbiology, biology,  and
fertility  of  soils  are  included in a cohesive  presentation.   The
science  and  technology  of  soil erosion  and  salinity,  and  their
development  and correction,  are discussed.  Soil amelioration,  soil
management and landcare issues are also treated in this unit.