January 3, 2005
Book Chapter

Texture

Abstract

The chapter focuses on the quantitative aspect of soil texture, the classification of size separates, methods for obtaining particle-size distributions, textural classifications, and how quantitative textural information can be used to estimate other soil properties.

Revised: December 6, 2006 | Published: January 3, 2005

Citation

Gee G.W. 2005. Texture. In Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment, edited by Daniel Hillel. 149 - 155. Oxford:Elsevier Ltd. PNNL-SA-38359.