The book, ‘Fundamentals of Soil Chemistry’, is meant for the students of Soil Science in particular and for those who are studying agriculture in general. The book is written in a simpler language to understand the basics of Soil Chemistry and its applications. This  book will be useful both for the undergraduate and post graduate students. The book comprises of  ten chapters on fundamental aspects of soil chemistry. The chapter 1 deals with the basic principles of soil chemistry while chapter 2 is intendent to know the composition of soil. The elements in plant nutrition and soil organic matter are discussed in chapter 3 and 4 respectively.

The soil colloidal properties, the structure of silicates and non-silicate minerals , identification of clay minerals as well as charge characteristics of clay are presented in chapter 5. The concept of ion exchange phenomena and its significance in plant nutrition are addressed in chapter 6. The function of acid and alkaline soils and their reclamation processes are discussed in chapter 7. The effect of soil reaction on plant growth has also been discussed in this chapter. The adsorption and desorption of nutrients in soil and its implication towards fertilizer application are dealt in chapter 8. The chemistry and implication of submerged soils are discussed in chapter 9. The organo-metal complexation in soil and the nature of stability of the complexes are discussed in chapter 10.

Dr. Dibyendu Mukhopadhyay: is a Professor of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry in Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya. Dr. Mukhopadhyay is involved in teaching Soil Science and on research activities over 22 years. He received the BSc degree (1994), MSc Degree (1996) and Ph.D. degree (2002) in Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya . Dr. Mukhopadhyay started his career as Lecturer in the discipline of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya in 2001. So far,  fifteen  students in MSc. and four in Ph.D. have been conferred their degree of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya under his direct supervision and guidance.

He has published fifty research papers in National and International journal of repute till date. Dr. Mukhopadhyay is a fellow of the Society of Tropical Agriculture (New Delhi) and also has discharged the Editorial and as Reviewer for a number of journals. He was the Head, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry and has been entrusted with higher responsibilities for managing the Agricultural Education as Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Pundibari, West Bengal, India

Chapter 1.  Principles of Chemistry

Chapter 2  Composition of Soil

Chapter 3  Elements in Plant Nutrition

Chapter 4  Soil Organic Matter

Chapter 5  Soil Colloids

Chapter 6  Ion Exchange Phenomena

Chapter 7  Soil Acidity, Alkalinity and Salinity

Chapter 8  Fixations of Nutrients

Chapter 9  Chemistry and Implications of Submerged Soil

Chapter 10  Chemistry of Organo-Metal Complexation 

Appendix   

References 

Index