Microbiological Methods For Assessing Soil Quality

Author : Jaap Bloem,David W. Hopkins,Anna Benedetti
Publisher : CABI
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 1845932390

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Microbiological Methods for Assessing Soil Quality by Jaap Bloem,David W. Hopkins,Anna Benedetti Pdf

This book provides a selection of microbiological methods which are applicable or already applied in regional or national soil quality monitoring programmes. An overview is given of approaches to monitoring, evaluating and managing soil quality (Part I), followed by a selection of methods which are described in sufficient detail to use the book as a practical handbook in the laboratory (Part II). Finally a census is given of the main methods used in over 30 European laboratories. The book is aimed at different levels: soil scientists, technicians, policy makers, land managers and students.

Author : John Walsh Doran,Alice J. Jones,Alice Jane Jones,Soil Science Society of America
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015054005528

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Methods for Assessing Soil Quality by John Walsh Doran,Alice J. Jones,Alice Jane Jones,Soil Science Society of America Pdf

Methods for Assessing Soil Quality builds on two previous publications, Defining Soil Quality for a Sustainable Environment (SSSA spec. publ. 35, 1994) and Soil Health and Sustainability (Doran et al. 1996).

Author : Rosa Margesin,Franz Schinner
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783540289043

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Manual for Soil Analysis - Monitoring and Assessing Soil Bioremediation by Rosa Margesin,Franz Schinner Pdf

This volume presents detailed descriptions of methods for evaluating, monitoring and assessing bioremediation of soil contaminated with organic pollutants or heavy metals. Traditional soil investigation techniques, including chemical, physical and microbiological methods, are complemented by the most suitable modern methods, including bioreporter technology, immunological, ecotoxicological and molecular assays. Step-by-step procedures, lists of required equipment and reagents and notes on evaluation and quality control allow immediate application

Author : Nelda Lila Olivera,Diego Libkind,Edgardo Donati
Publisher : Springer
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319428017

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Biology and Biotechnology of Patagonian Microorganisms by Nelda Lila Olivera,Diego Libkind,Edgardo Donati Pdf

The Argentinean Patagonia offers a great diversity of scarcely explored environments suitable for the bioprospection of biotechnological relevant microorganisms. This book provides readers with a concise and clearly illustrated treatment of outstanding topics of Patagonian microbiology and biotechnology. It covers a wide range of areas interesting to several audiences such as researchers, graduate students and professionals working on the industry food. Among the main topics we will discuss examples of environmental applications, such as heavy metal and hydrocarbon bioremediation, bioprospection of valuable molecules from extremophilic bacteria and yeasts, the use of Patagonian yeasts and lactic acid bacteria in fermented foods and beverages, aquaculture probiotics and yeasts for food biopreservation.

Author : Amitava Rakshit,Purushothaman Chirakuzhyil Abhilash,Harikesh Bahadur Singh,Subhadip Ghosh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 571 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789811036385

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Adaptive Soil Management : From Theory to Practices by Amitava Rakshit,Purushothaman Chirakuzhyil Abhilash,Harikesh Bahadur Singh,Subhadip Ghosh Pdf

The book focuses in detail on learning and adapting through partnerships between managers, scientists, and other stakeholders who learn together how to create and maintain sustainable resource systems. As natural areas shrink and fragment, our ability to sustain economic growth and safeguard biological diversity and ecological integrity is increasingly being put to the test. In attempting to meet this unprecedented challenge, adaptive management is becoming a viable alternative for broader application. Adaptive management is an iterative decision-making process which is both operationally and conceptually simple and which incorporates users to acknowledge and account for uncertainty, and sustain an operating environment that promotes its reduction through careful planning, evaluation, and learning until the desired results are achieved. This multifaceted approach requires clearly defined management objectives to guide decisions about what actions to take, and explicit assumptions about expected outcomes to compare against actual outcomes. In this edited book, we address the issue by pursuing a holistic and systematic approach that utilizes natural resources to reap sustainable environmental, economic and social benefits for adaptive management, helping to ensure that relationships between land, water and plants are managed in ways that mimic nature.

Author : British Standards Institute Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0580731537

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Soil Quality. Laboratory Methods for Determination of Microbial Soil Respiration by British Standards Institute Staff Pdf

Soils, Quality, Soil testing, Laboratory testing, Microbiological analysis, Biological analysis and testing, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Microorganisms

Author : Eugenio Martinez-Falero,Susana Martin-Fernandez,Antonio D. Garcia-Abril
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466569256

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Quantitative Techniques in Participatory Forest Management by Eugenio Martinez-Falero,Susana Martin-Fernandez,Antonio D. Garcia-Abril Pdf

Forest management has evolved from a mercantilist view to a multi-functional one that integrates economic, social, and ecological aspects. However, the issue of sustainability is not yet resolved. Quantitative Techniques in Participatory Forest Management brings together global research in three areas of application: inventory of the forest variables that determine the main environmental indices, description and design of new environmental indices, and the application of sustainability indices for regional implementations. All these quantitative techniques create the basis for the development of scientific methodologies of participatory sustainable forest management.

Author : Philippe C. Baveye,Estelle Dominati,Hans-Joerg Vogel,Adrienne Grêt-Regamey
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889740314

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Assessment and Modeling of Soil Functions or Soil-Based Ecosystem Services: Theory and Applications to Practical Problems by Philippe C. Baveye,Estelle Dominati,Hans-Joerg Vogel,Adrienne Grêt-Regamey Pdf

Author : Ashok Kumar,Vijay Singh Meena
Publisher : Springer
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811375538

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Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria for Agricultural Sustainability by Ashok Kumar,Vijay Singh Meena Pdf

To meet the food security needs of the 21st century, this book focuses on ecofriendly and sustainable production technologies based on plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). It is estimated that the global population could increase to 9 billion by 2050. Further, the amount of land devoted to farming has decreased. Soil is a living entity, and is not only a valuable natural resource for agricultural and food security, but also for the preservation of all life processes. Agricultural productivity rests on the foundation of microbial diversity in the soil, and in recent years, PGPR have emerged as an important and promising tool for sustainable agriculture. The injudicious use of agrochemicals by farmers has created a range of negative impacts, not only threatening the environment, but also destroying useful microorganisms in the soil. The efficient use of PGPR reduces the need for these chemicals while simultaneously lowering production costs. In turn, increased yields could provide a more favourable environment and encourage sustainability. This book assesses the impacts of PGPR on crops, environmental and socio-economic sustainability, and demonstrates these ecofriendly technologies’ three critical advantages, namely (a) enhanced crop productivity, (b) reduced application of agrochemicals, and (c) increased incomes for farmers. Besides offering an economically attractive and ecologically sound means of augmenting the nutrient supply and combatting soil-borne pathogens, PGPR play an important part in boosting soil fertility, bioremediation and stress management for the development of ecofriendly and sustainable agriculture.

Author : Richard P. Dick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891188544

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Methods of Soil Enzymology by Richard P. Dick Pdf

Methods of Soil Enzymology provides the first comprehensive set of vetted methods for studying enzymes in soils. Readers will especially benefit from the step-by-step explanation of the lab procedures, as well as background information for using these methods effectively and analyzing data. Main topics include activity assays, enzyme extraction, and synthetic enzyme complexes. Each method covered includes background informaton, step-by-step descriptions of the procedure, and special comments regarding nuances, pitfalls, and interpretation of the method. Learn the latest research methods, including enzyme extraction methods and procedures for creating synthetic enzyme complexes, as well as the newest ways to use small-scale and high-throughput methods for enzyme activity assays. Written for the researcher, but welcoming to those new to soil enzymology, the introduction includes conceptual information to orient those who are not familiar with these methods but want to use them. In the tradition of SSSA methods books, Methods of Soil Enzymology features a comprehensive approach with a focus on ease of use.

Author : Marcelo Larramendy,Sonia Soloneski
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2011-01-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789533079752

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Herbicides by Marcelo Larramendy,Sonia Soloneski Pdf

The content selected in Herbicides, Theory and Applications is intended to provide researchers, producers and consumers of herbicides an overview of the latest scientific achievements. Although we are dealing with many diverse and different topics, we have tried to compile this "raw material" into three major sections in search of clarity and order - Weed Control and Crop Management, Analytical Techniques of Herbicide Detection and Herbicide Toxicity and Further Applications. The editors hope that this book will continue to meet the expectations and needs of all interested in the methodology of use of herbicides, weed control as well as problems related to its use, abuse and misuse.

Author : Gianni Bettini,Elisa Bianchetto,Fabrizio Butti,Carolina Chiellini,Isabella De Meo,Giada d’Errico,Arturo Fabiani,Lorenzo Gardin,Anna Graziani,Silvia Landi,Maurizio Marchi,Giuseppe Mazza,Stefano Mocali,Piergiuseppe Montini,Manuela Plutino,Pio Federico Roversi,Elena Salerni,Stefano Samaden,Isaac Sanz Canencia,Giulia Torrini
Publisher : Compagnia delle Foreste Srl
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9788898850266

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Selective thinning by Gianni Bettini,Elisa Bianchetto,Fabrizio Butti,Carolina Chiellini,Isabella De Meo,Giada d’Errico,Arturo Fabiani,Lorenzo Gardin,Anna Graziani,Silvia Landi,Maurizio Marchi,Giuseppe Mazza,Stefano Mocali,Piergiuseppe Montini,Manuela Plutino,Pio Federico Roversi,Elena Salerni,Stefano Samaden,Isaac Sanz Canencia,Giulia Torrini Pdf

Una pubblicazione che descrive obiettivi e tecnica del trattamento selvicolturale proposto per le pinete artificiali di pino nero dell’Appennino. Si tratta di un diradamento di tipo selettivo finalizzato ad accrescere: la stabilità meccanica complessiva (funzione protettiva), la capacità di crescita delle piante (funzione produttiva), la differenziazione strutturale (funzione di aumento di biodiversità). Il manuale descrive le tecniche adottate che prevedono la scelta di piante candidate ed il taglio delle dirette concorrenti sul piano dominante. L’obiettivo è quello di aprire la copertura dando più spazio alle chiome per incrementarne sviluppo e la capacità fotosintetica e, contemporaneamente, determinare al suolo un diverso regime di luce, acqua e temperatura con conseguente aumento della biodiversità vegetale del sottobosco, quella livello dell’ambiente suolo (funghi, batteri, flora, mesofauna, nematodi) nonché la funzionalità complessiva dell’ecosistema. Il protocollo sperimentale prevede il confronto del diradamento selettivo con quello tradizionale e con il non intervento attraverso rilievi ante e post interventi specifici per l’analisi della biodiversità delle componenti di sottobosco e suolo di cui il manuale riporta le metodologie adottate. La trattazione si conclude con la descrizione delle due aree oggetto del progetto: Pratomagno e Monte Amiata e riporta caratteristiche e primi risultati relativi agli interventi di diradamento applicati. Del manuale sono state realizzate tre versioni linguistiche: italiano, inglese e spagnolo. Della versione italiana è stata realizzata anche una versione cartacea la cui distribuzione è prevista durante le attività di formazione e sensibilizzazione del progetto. Pubblication from SelPiBioLife Project [LIFE13 BIO/IT/000282]

Author : Douglas L. Karlen,Diane E. Stott,Maysoon M. Mikha
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891189824

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Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis (Soil Health series, Volume 2) by Douglas L. Karlen,Diane E. Stott,Maysoon M. Mikha Pdf

Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis Analyzing, comparing, and understanding soil health data The maintenance of healthy soil resources is instrumental to the success of an array of global efforts and initiatives. Whether they are working to combat food shortages, conserve our ecosystems, or mitigate the impact of climate change, researchers and agriculturalists the world over must be able to correctly examine and understand the complex nature of this essential resource. These new volumes have been designed to meet this need, addressing the many dimensions of soil health analysis in chapters that are concise, accessible and applicable to the tasks at hand. Soil Health, Volume Two: Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis provides explanations of the best practices by which one may arrive at valuable, comparable data and incisive conclusions, and covers topics including: Sampling considerations and field evaluations Assessment and interpretation of soil-test biological activity Macro- and micronutrients in soil quality and health PLFA and EL-FAME indicators Offering a practical guide to collecting and understanding soil health data, this volume will be of great interest to all those working in agriculture, private sector businesses, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic-, state-, and federal-research projects, as well as state and federal soil conservation, water quality and other environmental programs.

Author : Willy H. Verheye
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781848263673

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Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production - Volume I by Willy H. Verheye Pdf

Soils, Plant Growth and Crop Production is a component of Encyclopedia of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Engineering and Technology Resources in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty Encyclopedias. Plants, and crops in particular, grow and develop through the uptake of water and nutrients by the root system in soils and their transformation into biomass through processes governed by photosynthesis. The quality and amount of products harvested from this biomass depend largely on the intrinsic properties of the soil, i.e. the moisture and nutrients made available for uptake by the roots. These volumes describe in a synthetic form the impact of the most important soil properties on general agronomy, crop production, cultivation methods, and yields, including the specific management aspects which take away some production constraints. Changes in general agronomy as a result of plant breeding, climatic change and competition between newly introduced crops are discussed. The three volumes with contributions from distinguished experts in the field discusses about soils, plant growth and crop production in several related topics. These volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Author : Katharina Helming,Thomas Koellner,Katrin Daedlow,Bernd Hansjürgens
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783039214792

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Assessment and Governance of Sustainable Soil Management by Katharina Helming,Thomas Koellner,Katrin Daedlow,Bernd Hansjürgens Pdf

The role of soils for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is multifarious. Soils are the essential basis for food and biomass provision in support of food security (SDG 2) and energy security (SDG 7). Soil carbon sequestration is paramount for climate action (SDG 13). Soil-mediated water purification and retention, nutrient and matter cycling, and soils habitat functions are essential for maintaining ecosystem services and biodiversity (SDG 15). Healthy soils perform well in all these functions simultaneously. However, the globally increasing demand for food, fiber, and bio-based products poses massive challenges to soil health. Minimizing trade-offs between biomass production and soil health requires systemic approaches to assessment and governance of sustainable soil management in agriculture and food systems. It provides interdisciplinary insights into key questions: What are the impacts of agricultural management practices on sustainability targets in specific geophysical and socio-economic contexts? What are the opportunities and risks of future trends such as climate change, digitalization, and emerging technologies for soil management and soil health? How can institutions and governance instruments be improved to enable decision makers to take action on sustainable soil management? The book was initiated in the frame of the National German research program ‘BonaRes—Soil as a sustainable resource for the bioeconomy’, and it is meant to trigger interdisciplinary thinking.