The present volume seeks to elucidate the intricate chemistry of some of the vital processes that transpire in the soil. A comprehensive examination of these processes is provided in the pertinent sections, which encompass an in-depth treatment of precipitation and ion-exchange reactions, adsorption and the formation of complexes, as well as oxidation and reduction.

1. Soil Processes by D.J. Greenland and M.h.B. Hayes 2. Mass Flow and Diffusion by A. Wild 3. Precipitation by O. Talibudeen 4. Cation Exchange in Soils by O. Talibudeen 5. Anion and Ligand Exchange by C.J.B. Mott 6. Adsorption of Organic Molecules by S. Burchill, D.J. Greenland and M.H.B. Hayes 7. Oxidation and Reduction by D.L. Rowell 8. The Translocation of Metals in Soils by C. Bloomfield 9. The Fate of Plant and Animal Residues in Soil by D.S. Jenkinson 10. The Fate of Fertilizers by G.W. Cooke 11. The Fate of Heavy Metals by L.H.P. Jones and S.C. Jarvis 12. The Behaviour of Pesticides in Soil by I.G. Graham-Bryce