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Applied Soil Ecology - http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/524518/description#description
Addresses the role of soil organisms and their interactions in relation to: agricultural productivity, nutrient cycling and other soil processes, the maintenance of soil structure and fertility, the impact of human activities and xenobiotics on soil ecosystems and bio(techno)logical control of soil-inhabiting pests, diseases and weeds. A Elsevier Science Journal. Searchable contents, free abstracts, full text for subscribers and information to authors.

Australian Journal of Soil Research - http://www.publish.csiro.au/nid/84.htm
Especially focussing on land and water management, soil pollution and remediation, and sustainable primary production. Site offers the Index, Abstracts and a sample issue.

Biology and Fertility of Soils - http://springerlink.metapress.com/content/100400/
This Springer journal publishes original papers, reviews and short communications fundamental and applied aspects of biology (microflora and microfauna) and fertility (productivity) of soils. Features information for authors and subscribers, the table of contents and abstracts. Full text in PDF and HTML format for subscribers only.

Environmental Soil Chemistry - http://www.msu.edu/user/guilherm/esc.htm
A list of links.

European Journal of Soil Science - http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=1351-0754&site=1
Publishing the findings of research, the description of new techniques, and reviews over the whole field of soil science and its applications. Table of contents, abstracts and full texts in HTML and PDF format.

Fertiliser in the Soil - http://www.ballance.co.nz/Education/Fertilisers_in_the_soil/Fertilisers_in_the_soil.asp?ID=9&CatID=2056&Level=1&Def=1
The articles in this section illustrate the natural processes that affect nutrients once they enter the soil environment, and also show the main sources of each of the key plant nutrients.

Fertilizer Strategies - http://www.fertilizer.org/ifa/form/pub_det.asp?id=743
Discusses the role of fertilizers in the development of agriculture along with the factors that have an impact on their use by farmers. It deals with the many issued involved in the efficient distribution and marketing of fertilizers. Also available in Arabic, French and Spanish. (PDF format).

Fertilizers and their Use - http://www.fertilizer.org/ifa/form/pub_det.asp?id=767
IFA publication for download (PDF File). It addresses the nutrient requirements of plants in relation to soil characteristics and provides general fertilizer recommendations for selected crops and contains information on soil and plant tissue testing.

Forest Soils Archive - http://www.forestsoils.org/S-7/
Information of interest to the forest soils community with a discussion group and links to other sites with forest soils information.

Geoderma - http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/503332/description#description
Tries to stimulate wide interdisciplinary cooperation and understanding among workers in the different fields of pedology. Searchable database and abstracts. Full text available for subscribers

http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/5/2/4/6/0/9/ - http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/5/2/4/6/0/9/
Is an Interdisciplinary Journal of Soil Science, Hydrology and Geomorphology focusing on Geoecology and Landscape Evolution.

Index for CanSIS Publications and Manuals - http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/publications/manuals/index.html
List of PDF documents available for downloading. Includes "The Canadian System of Soil Classification (3nd Edition)", "Soil Survey Handbook", "Manual for Describing Soils in the Field", "Analytical Methods Manual", "Land Suitability Rating System for Agricultural Crops" and "A Soil Mapping System for Canada"

Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science - http://www.wiley-vch.de/publish/en/journals/alphabeticIndex/2045/
Table of contents of previous journals. No abstracts. Full text available to subscribers. Information for authors and subscription.

Keys to Soil Taxonomy - http://soils.usda.gov/technical/classification/tax_keys/
Downloadable Book in PDF Format. It provides the taxonomic keys necessary for the classification of soils in a form that can be easily used in the field. It also explains recent changes in the classification system.

List of Journals - http://www.medbioworld.com/MedBioWorld/ResourceQueryList.aspx?type=Publications&&category=Journals
Links to Agronomy, Plant, Crop and Soil Science Journals.

LLEK Bookmarks Scientific Search Engines - Soil Sciences - http://llek.de/english/thematic/nature/earthsciences/bodenkun_e.htm
A catalog of scientific resources and media worldwide but especially in German and English: Directories of Soil Sciences Journals; Soil Sciences-related catalogs of scientific search engines; and additional starting points and sites of special interest.

Mineral Fertilizer Distribution and the Environment - http://www.fertilizer.org/ifa/form/pub_det.asp?id=792
The purpose of this publication is to demonstrate the potential environmental and economical impact of fertilizer distribution and to describe its complexities.

Nova Scotia Nutrient Management Manual - http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/lise.leblanc/NM%20Homepage.html
Covers topics such as - Basic Soil Fertility Concepts, Macronutrients, Testing for Nutrients, Manure as a Nutrient Source, Commercial Fertilizers, Legumes and developing a NM Plan

Plant and Soil - http://www.springerlink.com/content/100326/
Introduction to journal with instructions for authors and subscription information. List of titles of forthcoming and previous journals. Access to full text articles (PDF) requires subscription.

Publications from the International Fertilizer Industry Association - http://www.fertilizer.org/ifa/form/publicat.asp
IFA's on-line publication database contains approximately 1000 publications which can be ordered on-line or downloaded. Topics include fertilizer production, technology and distribution, efficient and sustainable crop nutrition. Also includes papers from recent IFA conferences.

Publications of the European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association - http://www.efma.org/EPUB/easnet.dll/ExecReq/Page?eas:template_im=000BC2&eas:dat_im=000C23
Information and other resources about the fertilizers, their production and application provided by the European Fertilizer Manufacturers Association (EFMA). Available in HTML of PDF form.

Science of Soils - http://springerlink.metapress.com/app/home/journal.asp?wasp=27gnthvrlr0991h5tw5w&referrer=parent&backto=searchpublicationsresults,2,2;
Electronic journal in the field of soil science.

Soil and Tillage Research - http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/5/0/3/3/1/8/
This Elsevier journal is concerned with the changes in the physical, chemical and biological parameters of the soil environment brought about by soil tillage and field traffic, their effects on both below and above ground environmental quality, crop establishment, root development and plant growth, and the interactions between these various effects. Site contains information for authors and subscribers, a searchable Table of contents and Index. Articles available as PDF files.

Soil Biology and Biochemistry - http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/store/3/3/2/
This Elsevier journal is a forum for research on soil organisms, their biochemical activities and their influence on the soil environment and plant growth. The Site contains information for authors and subscribers and a searchable Table of Contents and Index. Articles available in HTML and PDF format.

Soil Fertility Guide - http://www.nr.gov.nl.ca/agric/soil_land_new/pdfiles/fertilguide.pdf
A number of soil and land publications from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. They include information about soil fertility, lime needs and soil sampling.

Soil Science - http://www.soilsci.com/
Publishes primary research reports and critical reviews of basic and applied soil science. Fully searchable abstracts from past and current volumes plus one full text article per issue. Manuscript preparation and submission instructions. Advertising rates and subscription information.

Soil Science Society of America Journal - http://intl-soil.scijournals.org/
Site has instructions for authors and subscribers. It also has a searchable text database with abstracts. Full texts are available.

Soil Science Society of America Journal - http://soil.scijournals.org/
Searchable database with abstracts, editorial board members, instructions for authors. Full texts available to subscribers.

Soil Survey Laboratory Methods Manual - http://soils.usda.gov/technical/lmm/
The methods described are those by the laboratory at the National Soil Survey Center (NSSC). The purpose of this manual is to document methodology and to serve as a reference for the laboratory analyst.

Studies and Papers of the World Phosphate Institute - http://www.imphos.org/publications/newsletter.html
Dealing with all aspects of phosphate application and management.

Sustainable Soil Management, an Achievable Goal - http://www.efma.org/EPUB/easnet.dll/GetDoc?APPL=1&DAT_IM=000EA2&DWNLD=finalerosion.pdf
Describes the EU concepts for active soil management. Available as HTML of PDF.

Technical References - http://soils.usda.gov/technical/
The Natural Resources Conservation Service offers a number of publications relevant to soil scientists for downloading or ordering.

Tektran Agricultural Research - http://www.ars.usda.gov/services/TekTran.htm
Searchable database of recent research results from the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Canadian System of Soil Classification, Third Edition - http://www.pedosphere.com/resources/cssc3rd/
Online and searchable version of this book.

The Health of Our Soils - http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/publications/health/intro.html
toward sustainable agriculture in Canada / D.F. Acton and L. J. Gregorich, editors. Publication by CanSiS dealing with soil degradation in Canada.

The Pedosphere and Its Dynamics: A Systems Approach to Soil Science - http://www.pedosphere.com/
Online reference book. It explains aspects of soil science e.g. function of soil, soil profiles, soil texture, soil formation, organic matter and the interactions between soil and the air and water.

Understanding Phosphorus and its Use in Agriculture - http://www.efma.org/EPUB/easnet.dll/GetDoc?APPL=1&DAT_IM=000E9A&DWNLD=Finalphosphorus.pdf
This booklet considers the essential need for phosphorus in agriculture. Available as HTML or PDF.

Urban Forestry Manual - http://www.urbanforestrysouth.org/resources/collections/urban-forestry-manual
Produced by the Department of Defense. Contains information on soil fertility, fertilization and management of urban forest.

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