Encyclopaedia of Soil Pollution and Soil Erosion Causes, Processes and Effects (Elements Of Soil Conservation)

Soil pollution is defined as the build-up in soils of persistent toxic compounds, chemicals, salts, radioactive materials, or disease causing agents, which have adverse effects on plant growth and animal health Soil is the thin layer of organic and inorganic materials that covers the Earth's rocky surface The organic portion, Which is derived from the decayed remains of plants and animals is conce...