Soil is one of the precious natural resources which need to be utilized and preserved with utmost care. A comprehensive knowledge on soil, its formation, various physical, chemical and biological processes occurring therein, and their relations to plant nutrition is essential.

This book endeavours to compile scientific knowledge on evolution of soils, management of soil processes in relation to plant growth, management of problems in eroded soils, remediation of soil-water pollution and agricultural waste management. The book also highlights the method of evaluation and improvement of soil quality and use of remote sensing, radioisotope technique and nanoparticles in modern agricultural research. The book is aptly illustrated, enriched with scientific data, supplemented with references for further studies and objective type questions with answers at the end of each chapter for self-assessment of the readers. It will be useful to college and university students and professionals in the areas of agriculture, earth and environmental sciences, geography, pedology, civil engineering, etc.