Guide for Soil Description (French Edition) by Bernard Jabiol, Denis Baize

The Guide for Soil Description, signed by Bernard Jabiol and Denis Baize, is a unmissable reference for anyone involved in theSoil study, whether it is aboutStudents, of Pedologists, ofAgronomists, ofteachers or of environmental professionals.

This 2nd edition, published by Quae, propose a full update from the first version, both in terms of scientist that Technique. It is about the only work in the French language combining scientific rigor and Practical application in the field of the Descriptive pedology.

🌱 A methodical and progressive approach

The guide begins with a series of chapters dedicated to the Preparation of soil survey :

• Choice of locations to observe

• Selection of appropriate equipment

• Prospecting organization

• Field data collection

These elements help to structure the work. even before to open a pit.

🧱 A detailed description of soil profiles

The heart of the work focuses on the Description of soils, , horizon by horizon. Each aspect is addressed with a dual approach Conceptual and practice :

• Texture

• Structure

• Color

• Presence of stains

• Coarse elements

• Pedological discontinuities

These criteria are accompanied by examples, of precise recommendations and of explanatory diagrams.

🔍 Tools for Analysis and Interpretation

The last part of the guide emphasizes the interpretations field data, including:

• The processes of pedogenesis

• Therooting and the physical constraints

• The excess water or the useful water reserve

• The Soil positioning in a frame of reference

• The Soil designation according to the standards in force

This aspect Analytic and synthetic makes the guide particularly useful for the agronomic diagnosis, environmental studies or the Soil mapping.

📚 An indispensable addition to the pedologist's library

This field manual establishes itself as the ideal complement from the Guide to Soil Analysis and of the Pedological reference, also published by Quae. It is part of the collection Know-How and is intended for all those who must take into account the diversity of soils : agricultural technicians, , ONF agents, , hydrogeologists, , urban planners, etc.

📖 Book Features

• Title : Guide for Soil Description – 2nd Edition

• Authors : Bernard Jabiol, Denis Baize

• Editor : Quae

• Collection : Know-How

• Language : French

• Release date December 15, 2011

• Format : Paperback

• Number of pages : 430 pages

• Dimensions : 24 x 16 x 2.4 cm

• Weight : 766 g

• ISBN : 978-2-7592-1034-3