This book capitalizes on data collected by the Natural Resources Conservation Service& other organizations over the past 100+ years& offers the first comprehensive treatment of Mississippi soils. Main topics include the history of soil studies; soil-forming factors; general soil regions; taxonomic soil regions; soil-forming processes; benchmark, endemic, rare,& endangered soils; land use; key environmental issues;& yield potential of Mississippi soils. The book contains over 100 photographs of soils, vegetation,& land use& should be of interest to planners& students interested in soil science& allied disciplines.