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Soil Biological Communities - http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/index.html
Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids. |
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California Soil Resource Laboratory - http://casoilresource.lawr.ucdavis.edu/
Research covers many aspects of soil science including soil genesis and morphology, water quality and constructed wetlands, soil-landform relationships and modeling, watershed-scale soil survey studies and the production of an online soil survey. |
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Soil-net.com - http://www.soil-net.com
A comprehensive resource for education on soils in primary and secondary schools. Soil basic properties, geography, functions, threats, activities and careers. |
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Worldwide Portal to Information on Soil Health - http://mulch.mannlib.cornell.edu/
Contains browsable library, searchable database, categorized lists of organizations and resources, on-line reference service, learning modules, and soil health discussion groups in three languages. |
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A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information - http://www.itc.nl/~rossiter/research/rsrch_ss.html
Extensive collection of on-line information on soil survey activities, institutions, datasets, research, and teaching materials world-wide. |
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The National Soil Tilth Laboratory - http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=36-25-15-00
USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance surface and ground water quality while conserving soil and water resources. Site has software, selected publications, staff directory, and information on current research. |
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Soil Compaction and Drainage - http://ohioline.osu.edu/b301/index.html
Article discussing the damage that can be caused to soils through shallow and deep compaction, what research has shown, and some ways to counteract the problem. |
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Soils and Substrates - http://www.metla.fi/info/vlib/soils/old.htm
A useful resource but it is no longer being updated. |
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Soil Horizons - http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/research_details.asp?Research_Content_ID=22
Research and soil science issues from New Zealand. |
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Soil Science Education - http://soil.gsfc.nasa.gov
Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children. |
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Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost - http://tmecc.org/tmecc/
Scientifically based laboratory manual that addresses all major composting parameters, from air capacity to pathogens to zinc. Includes test methods and sample preparation protocols for the analysis of all compost types, including MSW, yard waste, and biosolids composts. |
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Soils Online - http://www.hintze-online.com/sos/soils-online.html
Categorized list of links to online soil science resources. |
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Crop and Soil Management - http://agguide.agronomy.psu.edu/cm/default.cfm
From Penn State University. Includes chapters on soil management and fertility. |
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Soils Education and Research - http://msucares.com/crops/soils/
Mississippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation. |
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Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel - http://cals.arizona.edu/OALS/soils/home.html
Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a glossary of terms. Links to other sites with soils information. Lists of soil surveys for the United States. |
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Soil Water Management - http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/soils/conserve.html
Factsheets, publications about irrigation, drainage and erosion control from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. |
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Bob Lippert's Frequently Asked Questions - http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~blpprt/bobweb/bobweb.html
A categorised list of FAQs about soil and plant testing. From Clemson University, South Carolina. |
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Eurosoil 2004 - http://www.bodenkunde.uni-freiburg.de/eurosoil//
Conference (September 4 - 12, 2004) for soil scientists and practitioners from all to discuss the part played by soils in terrestrial ecosystems. Information about conference aims, details of program, excursions and symposia. Details on fees, accommodation and organization. |
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Physical Characteristics of Growing Mixes - http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1251.html
Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explaining texture and structure, aeration and water retention, and how container shape and watering routines affect performance. |
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http://www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/soil/ - http://www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/soil/
Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology. |
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Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology Program - http://soil.en.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/english/chisui-e.html
Details of courses, research and faculty at The Laboratory of Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology, University of Tokyo. |
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Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science - http://www.pb.fal.de/
Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops, management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany. |
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Soil Management - http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/soil_management/Soil_mgmt.htm
Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for farmers and experts in soil management. |
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Understanding the Soil Processes - http://www.rain.org/~sals/Petrik.html
Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms. |
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The World of Soil - http://soil.hostweb.org.uk/
Resources and articles on soil science and upkeep. Includes list of links. Intended for agriculture and horticulture. |
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The Alberta Soil Science Workshop - http://www.soilsworkshop.ab.ca/
Information and details about the venue, the papers and organisation of this meeting to be held from February 19 - 20, 2003 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Also includes abstracts and papers from previous meetings, starting in 1998. |
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X-ray Computed Tomography of Soil - http://gis.lrs.uoguelph.ca/soilct/
This is a website and forum for the discussion and production of computed tomography (CT) research applications to soil analysis. |
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Expert-N - http://www.gsf.de/iboe/expertn/
A development system for nitrogen turnover models to simulate the N cycle in arable agriculture. The system consists of modular model components for soil water flow, for soil heat and N transport and for crop growth. Available for download. |
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Agricultural Chemicals and the Soil - http://eap.mcgill.ca/publications/eap1.htm
Provides information on the problem of agricultural chemicals in soil, and the designing of ecologically sound management strategies for dealing with non-productive soils, pests and diseases. |
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Management Strategies to Reduce the Rate of Soil Acidification - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=111
Information on the causes of soil acidity, different types of acidity and the effects of various types of fertilizers with some recommended management strategies. |
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Guidelines for Soil Sampling - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=831
Provides information on taking representative samples, sampling equipment, timing and handling samples. |
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http://www.soilsworldwide.net/index.php/SoilPIC - http://www.soilsworldwide.net/index.php/SoilPIC
Photographic image collection and archive of soils around the world classified by categories and provided by the National Soil Resources Institute (Cranfield University) and the British Society of Soil Science. |
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Soil Science - http://agrifor.ac.uk/hb/669d807ed46dcfc194501fc9a913ecfd.html
A searchable catalogue of reviewed Internet resources in agriculture, food and forestry. |
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Yahoo! Groups about Soil Science - http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/dir/Science/Agriculture_and_Farming/Crops_and_Soil/Soil_Science?show_groups=1
A list of mailing lists and groups related to Soil Science. |
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Soil Sampling for Precision Agriculture - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/ec154/build/ec154.pdf
Provides guidance on basic sampling principles to provide the necessary information for variable rate fertilizer application. |
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Project Soil - http://projectsoil.org/Default.htm
An educational program designed to teach the importance of soil, types of soil, erosion processes, and soil conservation principles. Description of kits and teacher material available. |
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Warren Soil and Water Conservation District - http://www.warrenswcd.com/
Ohio government agency dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources. Website contains useful information on conservation techniques for farmland and rural and suburban communities. |
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Soils and Composting - http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/swd/composting-soils/
Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement. |
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Soil and Water Management - http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=1&tax_subject=293
Information from USDA on soil quality and testing, nutrients, cover crops, composting, conservation tillage, erosion control, whole farm systems and water conservation. |
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World Soil Resources - http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/worldsoils/
The site provides maps, pictures, and technical information on global soil resources. |