{"title":"Pichu Rengasamy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the insightful works of Pichu Rengasamy, a distinguished author in the field of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his expertise in soil science, Rengasamy offers a detailed exploration into the complexities of \u003cstrong\u003edispersive soils\u003c\/strong\u003e through his writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRengasamy's books are ideal for anyone seeking to understand the intricate behaviours and characteristics of dispersive soils, which are crucial in fields such as geotechnical engineering and environmental science. His works are lauded for their in-depth analysis and ability to demystify complex concepts for readers at all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student, a professional, or simply have a keen interest in the sciences, Pichu Rengasamy’s collection provides valuable insights that blend academic rigour with practical knowledge. Dive into these expertly crafted resources to enrich your understanding of our natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dispersive-soils-by-ehsan-tavakkoli-9781486319794","title":"Dispersive Soils","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDispersive Soils\u003c\/em\u003e redefines the understanding of soil stability across agricultural, environmental, and geotechnical contexts. Moving beyond the traditional emphasis on sodicity, it conceptualises dispersion as a cross-disciplinary phenomenon arising from coupled chemical, physical, and hydrological processes. The book elucidates the mechanisms that drive structural breakdown and links them to consequences for productivity, infrastructure performance, and ecosystem integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSynthesising decades of research, the book integrates insights from soil science, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, and land management to establish consistent principles for diagnosis, prevention, and remediation. Each chapter translates mechanistic understanding into applied strategies that enhance structural resilience, support sustainable production, and safeguard environmental quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume provides a rigorous conceptual and empirical basis for re-evaluating how dispersive landscapes are characterised and managed, and outlines priorities for future research to strengthen the stability and long-term sustainability of vulnerable soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is a comprehensive and well-written book that provides a good blend of the historical perspective of sodic and dispersive soils to new, more accurate indices and approaches to characterizing problematic dispersive soils.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e– Emeritus Professor S.R. Grattan, Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, University of California, Davis, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47371100815596,"sku":"9781486319794","price":190.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a0e01d9fb7401992639569ff5ffac0e2.jpg?v=1773218287"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/pichu-rengasamy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}