03770nam a22004815i 4500001001800000003000900018005001700027007001500044008004100059020003700100024003500137050001500172072001600187072002300203072001600226100008400242245009500326250001800421264006900439300006500508336002600573337002600599338003600625347002400661505107500685520107301760650001802833650003602851650004602887650002702933650001802960650002602978650003403004650002703038710003403065773002603099776003603125776003603161856004603197912001403243912001403257999001703271978-3-031-50777-9DE-He21320251030112046.0cr nn 008mamaa240517s2024    sz |    s    |||| 0|eng d  a97830315077799978-3-031-50777-97 a10.1007/978-3-031-50777-92doi 4aS590-599.9 7aTVB2bicssc 7aTEC0030002bisacsh 7aTVBP2thema1 aPaltseva, Anna.eauthor.4aut4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut97694214aThe Urban Soil Guideh[electronic resource] :bA Field and Lab Manual /cby Anna Paltseva.  a1st ed. 2024. 1aCham :bSpringer Nature Switzerland :bImprint: Springer,c2024.  aXVI, 142 p. 87 illus., 79 illus. in color.bonline resource.  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  atext filebPDF2rda0 aLab 1. How Do Soils Form? Examining Rocks, Minerals and the Products of Weathering under a Microscope -- Lab 2. What Is a Soil Profile? -- Lab 3. Why Do Soils Have Different Colors? Does Soil Smell? -- Lab 4. What Is Soil Texture? -- Lab 5. What Are Soil Structure And Consistence? -- Lab 6. What Is the Total Pore Space In the Soil? -- Lab 7. How Can Apparent Soil Water Retention Capacity Be Analyzed? -- Lab 8. What Is Permeability of Soil? -- Lab 9. How Does Water Percolate Through Soils? -- Lab 10. Build an Urban Erosion Model -- Lab 11. What Is Soil pH? How Is It Measured? -- Lab 12. Why Is Soil Salinity Important? -- Lab 13. How Do Cations Exchange In the Soil? -- Lab 14. How Can Carbonate Content Be Estimated? -- Lab 15. How Much of Trace Elements Are In Urban Soils? -- Lab 16. How Much of Nutrients Do Plants Need? -- Lab 17. How Much of Organic Matter and Humus Content Is In The Soil? -- Lab 18. Who Lives In the Soil? -- Lab 19. Using the Web Soil Survey for Various Applications -- Lab 20. Tell a Story about Your Soil from “A Worm’s Eye View”.  aDelve into the fascinating world of soil science with 'The Urban Soil Guide,' a comprehensive manual designed for everyone from science beginners to seasoned horticulturists. Whether you're an introductory science student, a passionate gardener, a landscape designer, or a professional horticulturist, this guide is tailored for you. Packed with a variety of hands-on activities, this guide makes learning soil science both accessible and enjoyable. From simple experiments that can be performed in your kitchen to more advanced techniques, it offers a practical approach to understanding soil. Written by a soil scientist, this guide bridges the gap between professional knowledge and amateur enthusiasm. The Urban Soil Guide is versatile enough to serve as a textbook in botanical gardens and university classes, while also being an invaluable resource for amateurs. Choose activities that match your interest and level of expertise. Embark on your journey to becoming a soil expert with The Urban Soil Guide – your hands-on companion in the world of soil science. 0aSoil science. 0aUrban ecology (Biology).971430 0aHuman ecologyxStudy and teaching.969359 0aSustainability.95766114aSoil Science.24aUrban Ecology.97143124aEnvironmental Studies.96936124aSustainability.9576612 aSpringerLink (Online service)0 tSpringer Nature eBook08iPrinted edition:z978303150776208iPrinted edition:z978303150778640uhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50777-9  aZDB-2-SBL  aZDB-2-SXB  c59914d59914