M.L.Jackson's Contributions to Soil Science and Soil Mineralogy: Past and Future. (S09-dixon310392-oral)
Authors:
J.B. Dixon* - Texas A&M Univ.
Abstract:
Dr. M.L. Jackson became an international leader in soil chemistry and mineralogy by writing two books, Soil Chemical Analysis (1958) and Soil Chemical Analysis-Advanced Course (SCA-AC) (1956, 1973) and training many graduate students in soil mineralogy research and teaching. The latter book that he published himself became a favorite because it was a detailed and thorough documentation of laboratory methods for soil mineral analyses. We are now commemorating SCA-AC, while
announcing development of a new book, Methods of Soil Analysis: Mineralogical Methods being edited by Richard Drees and Billy Kingery. Many of Jackson's procedures remain the standard for soil mineralogical research and many topics researched by Jackson and his students (e.g. illite) are still being investigated. Other topics e.g. hydroxy-Al interlayers in vermiculite and smectite have been expanded to include nanocomposites. The database in soil mineralogy has continued to grow yet there still are many soil minerals that have not been thoroughly investigated with regard to soil structure, carbon
sequestration, oxidation and reduction, pesticide behavior, and toxic metals. New methods continue to emerge, built on a firm foundation by Jackson. There is a current need for stronger science and
engineering programs providing abundant challenge for future soil mineralogy research and instruction.
Speaker Information: Joe Dixon, Texas A&M Univ., J.B. Dixon Soil and Crop Sciences Dept. Texas A&, College Station, TX 77843 2474; Phone: 979 845 8323; E-mail: [email protected]
Session Information: Monday, November 3, 2003, 1:25 PM-3:40 PM Presentation Start: 1:30 PM
Keywords: soil mineralogy history; opportunities in soil mineralogy; soil mineralogy future; advances in soil mineralogy
