The Organic Matter Of The Soil: A Study Of The Nitrogen Distribution In Different Soil Types (1919)

By Clarence Austin Morrow

Book Overview

The Organic Matter of the Soil: A Study of the Nitrogen Distribution in Different Soil Types is a book written by Clarence Austin Morrow and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the distribution of nitrogen in various types of soil. It explores the organic matter of the soil, which is the primary source of nitrogen for plants, and how it varies in different soil types. The author examines the chemical and physical properties of soil, including its texture, structure, and composition, and how they affect the distribution of nitrogen. The book provides a detailed analysis of the nitrogen cycle, including the processes of nitrification, denitrification, and nitrogen fixation. It also discusses the importance of nitrogen in plant growth and the role of soil microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle. The Organic Matter of the Soil is a valuable resource for soil scientists, agronomists, and anyone interested in understanding the complex relationships between soil, plants, and microorganisms.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116415088X
• ISBN13: 9781164150886
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"