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The Soils of Slovenia

  • Gives a complete overview of the Soils of Slovenia
  • Presents new research but also summarises previous studies and knowledge on soils
  • Details future Slovenian soil issues
  • It includes color profiles, landscape photos, maps, graphs and tables
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: World Soils Book Series (WSBS)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
  2. Introduction

    • Borut Vrščaj, Blaž Repe, Primož Simončič
    Pages 1-7
  3. Regions and Landscapes

    • Blaž Repe
    Pages 9-17
  4. Factors of Soil Formation

    • Blaž Repe, Primož Simončič, Borut Vrščaj
    Pages 19-60
  5. Slovenian Soil Classification and WRB

    • Borut Vrščaj, Tomaž Kralj
    Pages 61-75
  6. An Overview of Soils of Slovenia

    • Borut Vrščaj
    Pages 77-133
  7. Soil Distribution

    • Borut Vrščaj
    Pages 135-155
  8. Soil Information

    • Borut Vrščaj
    Pages 157-170
  9. Soil Degradation

    • Borut Vrščaj, Blaž Repe, Primož Simončič
    Pages 171-198
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 199-216

About this book

This books gives a complete overview of the Soils of Slovenia, from soil research history, climate, geology, geomorphology, major soil types, soil maps, soil propoerties, classification, fertility, land use and vegetation, soil management, soils and humans, soils and industries and future soils issues.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Agricultural Ecology and Natural Resources, Centre for Soil and Environment Research, Agricultural Institute of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Borut Vrščaj

  • Geography Department, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Blaž Repe

  • Department of Forest Ecology, Slovenian Forestry Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Primož Simončič

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Soils of Slovenia

  • Authors: Borut Vrščaj, Blaž Repe, Primož Simončič

  • Series Title: World Soils Book Series

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-8585-3

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Earth and Environmental Science, Earth and Environmental Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-017-8584-6Published: 29 May 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-94-024-1403-5Published: 15 August 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-017-8585-3Published: 17 May 2017

  • Series ISSN: 2211-1255

  • Series E-ISSN: 2211-1263

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXVI, 216

  • Number of Illustrations: 3 b/w illustrations, 209 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Soil Science & Conservation, Physical Geography

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eBook USD 119.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 159.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 159.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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