<p style="text-align:justify">The book&nbsp;provides a comprehensive understanding of soil as a dynamic natural resource essential for sustainable agriculture and plant productivity. The book covers fundamental concepts of soil science including soil formation, classification, soil degradation, and management of problem soils such as acid, saline, and alkali soils.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Detailed discussions on essential plant nutrients, nutrient dynamics, deficiency symptoms, nutrient uptake mechanisms, and nutrient cycling help readers understand the scientific basis of soil fertility. The text also explains physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil, methods of soil fertility evaluation, soil quality indicators, and carbon sequestration for sustainable soil management.</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Special emphasis is given to rhizosphere interactions, best management practices, organic manures, bio-inputs, composts, traditional soil enrichment techniques, and natural farming approaches. The book also addresses soil contamination, bioremediation methods, and traditional knowledge systems related to soil conservation. Designed for students, researchers, extension professionals, and farmers, this book serves as a valuable resource for improving soil health, crop productivity, and long-term agricultural sustainability.</p>

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<p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 1.</strong> Soil as a Natural Medium for Plant Growth</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 2.</strong> Soil Formation and Genesis</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 3.</strong> Soil Classification and Types</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 4.</strong> Soil Degradation and Its Status</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 5.</strong> Problem Soils and Their Management</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 6.</strong> Essential and Beneficial Nutrients in Soil</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 7.</strong> Role of Nutrients in Plant Growth</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 8.</strong> Nutrient Deficiency, Toxicity, and Diagnosis</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 9.</strong> Nutrient Movement and Uptake Mechanisms</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 10.</strong> Nutrient Cycling in Soil Ecosystems</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 11.</strong> Physical, Chemical, and Biological Properties of Soil</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 12.</strong> Factors Affecting Soil Fertility</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 13.</strong> Methods of Soil Fertility Evaluation</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 14.</strong> Soil Organic Matter and Carbon Sequestration</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 15.</strong> Soil Quality and Soil Health Indicators</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 16.</strong> Rhizosphere Interactions and Soil Fertility</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 17.</strong> Best Management Practices for Soil Health</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 18.</strong> Organic Manures and Bio-Inputs</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 19.</strong> Production and Use of Organic Manures</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Chapter 20.</strong> Soil Contamination, Reclamation, and Traditional Knowledge Systems</p>