This book for professionals in soil and plant sciences and other interested readers collects 21 articles on products that can be added to the soil to improve its physical properties, and especially its ability to grow plants. The products are classed as organic, mineral, or polymer. The contributions includes discussions of three sample uses of soil conditioners: in landscape soil preparation, in sports turf areas, and in the bioremediation of contaminated soils. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
This work features scientific, technical and practical information on mineral, organic and synthetic conditioners, as well as their beneficial effects on the soil's physical properties that promote optimal plant growth, maximize soil fertility, and enhance biomediation processes. It promotes the synergistic use of various agricultural technologies to manage global concerns of decreasing arable land.