The microscopic examination of the structure of sub-surface horizons of soils
- 1 June 1976
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Outlook on Agriculture
- Vol. 8 (6), 348-354
- https://doi.org/10.1177/003072707600800607
Abstract
What is meant by “soil structure”? Microscopic examination of thin sections of soil, using such instruments as the polarising microscope, X-ray diffractometer and scanning electron microscope has enabled a classification of the components of soils and their structural types to be built up. Now with the aid of the image-analysing computer these components can be quantified rapidly, characteristics may be calculated and their behaviour under varying cultural conditions predicted.Keywords
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