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Aims to collate existing data on chemical and physical attributes, decomposition behavior in soils
and animal feed value. To provide data for soil decomposition and nutrient cycling models and to
identify best materials as soil amendments. Freely available to researchers.
http://www.wye.ac.uk/sme/projects/soil/ord2.htm
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SoilChemist.com
Built and maintained by Luca Furnare, a M.S. student and research assistant at University of
Idaho. Content is mainly links to essays or sites relevant to the topic of soil chemistry.
http://www.soilchemist.com/
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Soil Science Software
for Palm Computers from the New Mexico State University.
http://palmscience.nmsu.edu/soilscience/index.html
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World Soil Resources
The site provides maps, pictures, and technical information on global soil resources.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/worldsoils/
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Soil Activities
Designed for students to study how soil and the environment affects agriculture. They include
investigations into soil texture, a sedimentation test and soil observations.
http://interactive.usask.ca/ski/agriculture/activities/soil.html
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Soils
Information about the Formation, Classification, Physics, Chemistry, Fertility and Management of
Soil.
http://interactive.usask.ca/ski/agriculture/soils/
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Soil Technical Resources
from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Topics include Soil Geography, Soil Quality
Assessment, Soil Surveys and Maps, Soil Use and Management and World Soil Resources.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/soils.html
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2nd International Symposium on Phosphorus Dynamics in the Soil-Plant Continuum
A Symposium to be held in Perth, Western Australia in September 2003. Details on themes,
registration and location
http://www.agric.uwa.edu.au/soils/P_Symposium/index.html
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Soil Compaction and Drainage
Brief introduction to surface and deep level compaction, research, and ameliorative methods.
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/b301/index.html
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Soil compaction
Factsheet on the causes of compaction, its effects, how it can be minimised and corrected.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/crops/facts/88-082.htm
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Crop Nutrient Tool
This page describes a number of plant-related software tools.
http://npk.nrcs.usda.gov/
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Worldwide Portal to Information on Soil Health
Contains browsable library, searchable database, categorized lists of organizations and resources,
on-line reference service, learning modules, and soil health discussion groups in three languages.
http://mulch.mannlib.cornell.edu/
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WWW Virtual Library - Soils and substrates
A most comprehensive resource but no longer updated.
http://www.metla.fi/info/vlib/soils/old.htm
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Health of our Soils
Publications, general information and description of activities being undertaken in Canada to study
and reduce soil degradation.
http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/publications/health/index.html
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The Alberta Soil Science Workshop
Information and details about the venue, the papers and organisation of this meeting to be held
from February 19 - 20, 2003 - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Also includes abstracts and papers from
previous meetings, starting in 1998.
http://www.soilsworkshop.ab.ca/
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Bureau of Soils and Water Management
Philippine national agency on agricultural land and water resources assessment, conservation, and
management. Has details about soil classification, soil maps and a soil museum.
http://www.da.gov.ph/SOILS1/Homepage/
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Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS
Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation
assistance, farmland protection, grazing lands conservation, and watershed protection.
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/
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IACR-Rothamsted
formerly known as Rothamsted Experimental Station. The main site of the Institute of Arable Crops
Research. It is the largest agricultural research centre in the United Kingdom and almost certainly
the oldest agricultural research station in the world.
http://www.iacr.bbsrc.ac.uk/res/reshome2.htm
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Soil and Crop Management
From Penn State. Includes chapters on soil management and fertility. Availeble in HTML and PDF
form.
http://agguide.agronomy.psu.edu/CM/default.html
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Soils Education and Research
at Missippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and
fertilization, as well as soil management and conservation.
http://msucares.com/crops/soils/
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Soil Biological Communties
Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making
process. Special pages for Kids.
http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/index.html
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Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost
Scientifically based laboratory manual that addresses all major composting parameters, from air
capacity to pathogens to zinc. Includes test methods and sample preparation protocols for the
analysis of all compost types, including MSW, yard waste, and biosolids composts.
http://tmecc.org/tmecc/
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Soil Management
Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for indian farmers & indian experts in soil management.
http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/soil_management/Soil_mgmt.htm
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Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel
Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in
Hebrew. In addition, there is a book chapter on managing soils for sustainable land use and a
glossary of terms. Links to other sites with soils information.
http://ag.arizona.edu/OALS/IALC/soils/home.html
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Soil-teaching and tutorial websites
A extensive list of links.
http://agri.upm.edu.my/jst/soilinfo.html
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Expert-N
A development system for nitrogen turnover models to simulate the N cycle in arable agriculture.
The system consists of modular model components for soil water flow, for soil heat and N transport
and for crop growth. Available for download.
http://www.gsf.de/iboe/expertn/
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Project Soil
An educational program designed to teach the importance of soil, types of soil, erosion processes,
and soil conservation principles. Description of kits and teacher material available.
http://projectsoil.org/Default.htm
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The World Of Soil Forum
Online discussion of soil related issues. Topics range from amateur to specialist.
http://server3.ezboard.com/ffredmoorforumstheworldofsoilforum
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Understanding the Soil Processes
Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms.
http://www.rain.org/~sals/Petrik.html
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Weeds as Indicators Of Soil Conditions
Weed populations change in response to agricultural practices. The influence of weeds on soils and
their use as indicators is described. Many tables and literature for further research.
http://www.eap.mcgill.ca/Publications/EAP67.htm
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World Data Center for Soils
Is responsible for collecting, archiving, and distributing data and research information. Data
available: Soil monoliths with field and soil analytical data in digital format; a world pedon
database for global environmental research; a GIS-referenced soil and terrain database for selected
countries and continents; maps, slides, reports.
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/wdc/wdcc1/wdcc1_soils.html
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Soils and Composting
Basic information on building compost and worm bins, and soil improvement.
http://dnr.metrokc.gov/swd/resrecy/composting/composting.shtml
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Soils and their conservation
Educational site about soil, soil processes and a soil zoo.
http://www.waite.adelaide.edu.au/school/Soil/index.html
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Soil Science Education
Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil
science activities for school children.
http://ltpwww.gsfc.nasa.gov/globe/index.htm
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International Soil Reference and Information Centre
Documentation, research and training about soils with emphasis on developing countries. Products
and services available are datasets, documents, maps and computer programs.
http://www.isric.nl
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Institute of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science
Research on physico-chemistry and biology of agricultural soils, metabolism and nutrition of crops,
management of agricultural soils and nutrient balance. Braunschweig, Germany.
http://www.pb.fal.de/en/
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Soil
Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil
conservation and soil ecology.
http://www.seafriends.org.nz/enviro/soil/
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A Compendium of On-Line Soil Survey Information
Extensive collection of on-line information on soil survey activities, institutions, datasets,
research, and teaching materials world-wide.
http://www.itc.nl/~rossiter/research/rsrch_ss.html
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The National Soil Tilth Laboratory
USDA organization with mission to develop, evaluate, and promote management practices that enhance
surface and ground water quality while conserving soil and water resources. Site has software,
selected publications, staff directory, and information on current research.
http://www.nstl.gov/
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Soil and Water Science Program
Research and extension activities in soil fertility and water management, with the objective of
increasing nutrient use efficiency while minimizing the impact to the environment.
http://www.imok.ufl.edu/soils/
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Warren County (Ohio) Soil & Water Conservation District
Government agency dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources. Website contains
useful information on conservation techniques for farmland and rural and suburban communities.
http://www.go-concepts.com/warrenswcd
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Soil and Water Web
Internet links and current news on all aspects of soil and hydrologic sciences.
http://soilweb.tripod.com/
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Integrated Crop Management
Detailed, research-based articles for better management decisions produced weekly from spring to
fall by Iowa State University's Entomology Department.
http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/icm/
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Soil Science Links
From Adelaide, Australia.
http://www.waite.adelaide.edu.au/Soil_Science/links.html
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Soils Online
Resource list of soil websites
http://www.hintze-online.com/sos/soils-online.html
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The Worldwide Soil Jumpstation
Resources on soil, soil science, and soil management. Huge list of links. Intended for agriculture
and horticulture.
http://homepages.which.net/~fred.moor/soil/links/l01.htm
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