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040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
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245			_aInterpretation of micromorphological features of soils and regoliths _cedited by Georges Stoops, Vera Marcelino and Florias Mees
250			_a2nd ed.
260			_bElsevier _c2018 _aAmsterdam
300			_axvii, 982p
520			_aInterpretation of Micromorphological Features of Soils and Regoliths, Second Edition, provides researchers and students with a tool for interpreting features observed in soil thin sections and through submicroscopic studies. After an introduction and general overview, micromorphological aspects of regoliths (e.g., saprolites, transported materials) are highlighted, followed by a systematic and coherent discussion of the micromorphological expression of various pedogenic processes. The book is written by an international team of experts in the field, using a uniform set of concepts and terminology, making it a valuable interdisciplinary reference work. The following topics are treated: freeze-thaw features, redoximorphic features, calcareous and gypsiferous formations, textural features, spodic and oxic horizons, volcanic materials, organic matter, surface horizons, laterites, surface crusts, salt minerals, biogenic and pedogenic siliceous materials, other authigenic silicates, phosphates, sulphidic and sulphuric materials, and features related to faunal activity. The last chapters address anthropogenic features,archaeological materials and palaeosoil
650			_aSoil micromorphology
650			_aRegolith
700			_aStoops, Georges [ed.]
700			_aMarcelino,Vera [ed.]
700			_aMees, Florias [ed.]
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