Soil Structure: Its Development and Function

This insightful and timely book was designed to provide detailed and comprehensive information on the current status of the application of fractal geometry in soil science, and on prospects for its future use. Applications of fractals in soil science are both relatively recent and in constant evolution. This book reflects accurately existing trends, by presenting sharp differences among the viewpoints expressed in contributed chapters.PFeaturesBR-- Practical applications include plotting water conductivity through different types of soil studying plant root systems, and charting the interactions of microbes with soilBR-- Contributions from more than 30 experts present diverse viewpointsBR-- Illustrations and tables make data easy to understandBR-- An introductory chapter reviews theoretical foundations of fractal geometry to present self-contained coverage suitable for textbook use