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James Thompson, PhD
Professor of Soil Science

AGRN 552

Supplementary Reading

The following publications provide background information on some of the soils and landscapes that will be studied during the course of the field trip. Students are encouraged to review these publications prior to the field trip in order to help you participate fully in trip activities and discussions.

1. Ciolkosz, E.J., T.W. Gardner, and J.C. Sencindiver. 1984.  Geology, physiography, vegetation, and climate . Pp. 2-14 In R.L. Cunningham and E.J. Ciolkosz (eds.) Soils of the Northeastern United States. PA Ag. Exp. Sta. Bull. 848.

2. Ciolkosz, E.J., W.J. Waltman, T.W Simpson, and R.R. Dobos. 1989. Distribution and genesis of soils of the northeastern United States. Geomorphology, 2:285-302.

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