x, 306 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.); 28 cm.
Summary
Presents a concise description of the soils of Israel, including their distribution, chemical, physical mineralogical characteristics and agricultural attributes. Based on the relationships between soils and soil-forming factors, this work explains the distribution of the different soil types.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-297) and index.
Processing Action (note)
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Contents
Factors of soil formation -- Soils of the Coastal Plain and the Shefela -- Soils of the Negev -- Soils of the hills and mountain range -- Soils of the Yizreel and Jordan Valleys -- Soils of the Eastern Galilee and the Golan Haights : basalt and pyroclastics derived soils -- Paleosols in Israel -- Saline and alkaline soils in Israel -- Soil classification in Israel.