Part 2: Applied Soil Sciences
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Unit 2.1, Soils and Soil Physical Properties
This unit introduces students to the components of soil and soil physical properties, and how each affects soil use and management.Unit 2.2, Soil Chemistry and Fertility
This unit introduces students to the basic concepts in soil chemistry, with an emphasis on how soil chemistry relates to the development and maintenance of soil fertility.Unit 2.3, Soil Biology and Ecology
This unit introduces students to the biological properties and ecosystem processes of agricultural soils, including the processes that can be managed to improve soil quality.
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