Publisher Summary Vertisols are clayey soils that shrink and swell extensively upon
changing soil moisture conditions. They occur globally under various parent material and …

An evolving, living organic/inorganic covering, soil is in dynamic equilibrium with the
atmosphere above, the biosphere within, and the geology below. It acts as an anchor for …

The influence of temperature between 25–500° C on several physical and chemical
properties was studied on samples collected from six typical Mediterranean soils. In all soil …

Vertic features result from shrink-swell processes, vertical mixing and lateral shearing, in
swelling clay materials under alternating wet and dry conditions. They are recognised in …

The manifold importance of organic matter in soil formation and soil fertility has been
demonstrated by the experience of agriculture over many centuries and by numerous …

Mineralogy and chemistry are important aspects of Vertisols. Their great diversity in terms of
mineralogical and chemical properties makes it difficult to develop, adapt and transfer …

Residual soils are found in many parts of the world. Like other soils, they are used
extensively in construction, either to build upon, or as construction material. They are formed …

The results of the study confirm the significance of clay minerals as a factor influencing the
biochemical activity of soil microorganisms. The soil microflora is influenced both by the …

This book, first published in 1978, provides a comprehensive guide to soil properties in any
major world region. It emphasizes the significance of the spatial changes in soil patterns, the …

Publisher Summary Well-crystallized clay minerals remain the principal subject of
fundamental studies concerning the minerals occurring in soils. From such research, much …