Pedology—Basic principles

Bäumler R, Stockmann U, Oliver MA (2023)

Publication Type: Book chapter / Article in edited volumes

Publication year: 2023

Edited Volumes: Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment

Pages Range: 1-6

ISBN: 9780323951333

DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-822974-3.00162-2

Abstract

This chapter encompasses the basic principles of pedology, the study of soils in their natural setting. It provides basic information about the formation and properties of soils from any kind of parent material, the factors that influence soil formation at the Earth's surface, the induced processes, and the role of soils in the environment.

Authors with CRIS profile

Rupert Bäumler Professur für Geographie

Involved external institutions

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) AU Australia (AU) University of Reading GB United Kingdom (GB)

How to cite

APA:

Bäumler, R., Stockmann, U., & Oliver, M.A. (2023). Pedology—Basic principles. In Michael J. Goss; Margaret Oliver (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment. (pp. 1-6).

MLA:

Bäumler, Rupert, Uta Stockmann, and Margaret A Oliver. "Pedology—Basic principles." Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment. Ed. Michael J. Goss; Margaret Oliver, 2023. 1-6.

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