University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

The book entitled methods of soil & water analysis is a compilation of some tested widely used analytical method of characterizing soil and water, the text presented in the book is subdivided into fourteen chapters and appendices dealing with the procedure for quantifying the physical and chemical properties of soil and water, modification in the procedure and calculation are made, wherever felt necessary for providing better understanding and clarity. Hopefully, the information contained herein will be useful to students, teachers, scientists and analyst in the field of soil science, environmental science, agronomy and horticulture. It will also prove as a tool for soil testing and research laboratories of related fields.

General laboratory guidelines -- Preparation and Standardization of reagent solutions -- The basics of an analytical laboratory -- Quantitative analysis -- soils -- Soil fertility -- Methodology for soil survey -- Site description -- Soil sampling and preparation -- Physical properties -- Chemical properties -- Major soil nutrients -- Soil micronutrients -- water analysis