provides practical "real world" application for information learned. Organized into twenty-eight chapters, each chapter features learning objectives, key terms (defined in the glossary), tables, charts, illustrations and color photographs to aid the learning and teaching process. Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter indicate to the student and the teacher the important concepts. Students who enjoy learning about and using plants and soils can learn more about employed the necessary skills, education, and career paths in plant and soil science in the final chapter.

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