For courses in Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management, and Plant Nutrition in Agriculture.

Long regarded as the leading book in the field, this volume provides a basic introduction to the biological, chemical, and physical properties affecting soil fertility and plant nutrition. It covers all aspects of nutrient management for profitable crop production, with particular attention to minimizing the environmental impact of soil and fertilizer management. The Seventh Edition  has been substantially revised to reflect rapidly advancing knowledge and technologies in both plant nutrition and nutrient management.