Soil Health And Land Use Management

Author : Maria C. Hernandez-Soriano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9535149237

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Soil Health and Land Use Management by Maria C. Hernandez-Soriano Pdf

Soils play multiple roles in the quality of life throughout the world, not only as the resource for food production, but also as the support for our structures, the environment, the medium for waste disposal, water, and the storage of nutrients. A healthy soil can sustain biological productivity, maintain environmental quality, and promote plant and animal health. Understanding the impact of land management practices on soil properties and processes can provide useful indicators of economic and environmental sustainability. The sixteen chapters of this book orchestrate a multidisciplinary composition of current trends in soil health. Soil Health and Land Use Management provides a broad vision of the fundamental importance of soil health. In addition, the development of feasible management and remediation strategies to preserve and ameliorate the fitness of soils are discussed in this book. Strategies to improve land management and relevant case studies are covered, as well as the importance of characterizing soil properties to develop management and remediation strategies. Moreover, the current management of several environmental scenarios of high concern is presented, while the final chapters propose new methodologies for soil pollution assessment.

Author : Donald A. Davidson
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Nature
ISBN : WISC:89031112220

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Soils and Land Use Planning by Donald A. Davidson Pdf

Author : Manoj K. Jha
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1642707147

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Soil Health and Land Use Management by Manoj K. Jha Pdf

Author : Maria C. Hernandez Soriano
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789533076140

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Soil Health and Land Use Management by Maria C. Hernandez Soriano Pdf

Soils play multiple roles in the quality of life throughout the world, not only as the resource for food production, but also as the support for our structures, the environment, the medium for waste disposal, water, and the storage of nutrients. A healthy soil can sustain biological productivity, maintain environmental quality, and promote plant and animal health. Understanding the impact of land management practices on soil properties and processes can provide useful indicators of economic and environmental sustainability. The sixteen chapters of this book orchestrate a multidisciplinary composition of current trends in soil health. Soil Health and Land Use Management provides a broad vision of the fundamental importance of soil health. In addition, the development of feasible management and remediation strategies to preserve and ameliorate the fitness of soils are discussed in this book. Strategies to improve land management and relevant case studies are covered, as well as the importance of characterizing soil properties to develop management and remediation strategies. Moreover, the current management of several environmental scenarios of high concern is presented, while the final chapters propose new methodologies for soil pollution assessment.

Author : Bhupinder Pal Singh,Annette L. Cowie,K. Yin Chan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 364220256X

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Soil Health and Climate Change by Bhupinder Pal Singh,Annette L. Cowie,K. Yin Chan Pdf

“Soil Health and Climate Change” presents a comprehensive overview of the concept of soil health, including the significance of key soil attributes and management of soil health in conventional and emerging land use systems in the context of climate change. Starting with a review of the physical, chemical and biological indicators of soil health and their significance for monitoring the impacts of climate change, this book then focuses on describing the role of soil structure, pH, organic matter, nitrogen, respiration and biota in sustaining the basic functions of soil ecosystems, and their anticipated responses to climate change. Further topics include the management of cropping, pastoral, and forestry systems, and rehabilitated mine sites, with a focus on mitigation of and adaptation to climate change impacts. Finally, the opportunities and potential risks of organic farming, biochar and bioenergy systems, and their ability to sustain and even enhance soil health, are discussed.

Author : Jay Shankar Singh,Shashank Tiwari,Chhatarpal Singh,Anil Kumar Singh
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323858946

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Microbes in Land Use Change Management by Jay Shankar Singh,Shashank Tiwari,Chhatarpal Singh,Anil Kumar Singh Pdf

Microbes in Land Use Change Management details the various roles of microbial resources in management of land uses and how the microbes can be used for the source of income due to their cultivation for the purpose of biomass and bioenergy production. Using various techniques, the disturbed and marginal lands may also be restored eco-friendly in present era to fulfil the feeding needs of mankind around the globe. Microbes in Land Use Change Management provides standard and up to date information towards the land use change management using various microbial technologies to enhance the productivity of agriculture. Needless to say that Microbes in Land Use Change Management also considers the areas including generation of alternative energy sources, restoration of degraded and marginal lands, mitigation of global warming gases and next generation -omics technique etc. Land use change affects environment conditions and soil microbial community. Microbial population and its species diversity have influence in maintaining ecosystem balance. The study of changes of microbial population provides an idea about the variation occurring in a specific area and possibilities of restoration. Meant for a multidisciplinary audience Microbes in Land Use Change Management shows the need of next-generation omics technologies to explore microbial diversity. Describes the role of microbes in generation of alternative source of energy Gives recent information related to various microbial technology and their diversified applications Provides thorough insight in the problems related to landscape dynamics, restoration of soil, reclamation of lands mitigation of global warming gases etc. eco-friendly way using versatility of microbes Includes microbial tools and technology in reclamation of degraded, disturbed and marginal lands, mitigation of global warming gases

Author : Manoj Shukla
Publisher : CABI
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845937973

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Soil Hydrology, Land Use and Agriculture by Manoj Shukla Pdf

Agriculture is strongly affected by changes in soil hydrology as well as changes in land use and management practices and the complex interactions between them. This book develops an understanding of these interactions on a watershed scale, using soil hydrology models and addresses the consequences of land use and management changes on agriculture from a research perspective. Case studies illustrate the impact of land use and management on various soil hydrological parameters under different climates and ecosystems.

Author : Mahdi M. Al-Kaisi,Birl Lowery
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128054017

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Soil Health and Intensification of Agroecosystems by Mahdi M. Al-Kaisi,Birl Lowery Pdf

Soil Health and Intensification of Agroecosystems examines the climate, environmental, and human effects on agroecosystems and how the existing paradigms must be revised in order to establish sustainable production. The increased demand for food and fuel exerts tremendous stress on all aspects of natural resources and the environment to satisfy an ever increasing world population, which includes the use of agriculture products for energy and other uses in addition to human and animal food. The book presents options for ecological systems that mimic the natural diversity of the ecosystem and can have significant effect as the world faces a rapidly changing and volatile climate. The book explores the introduction of sustainable agroecosystems that promote biodiversity, sustain soil health, and enhance food production as ways to help mitigate some of these adverse effects. New agroecosystems will help define a resilient system that can potentially absorb some of the extreme shifts in climate. Changing the existing cropping system paradigm to utilize natural system attributes by promoting biodiversity within production agricultural systems, such as the integration of polycultures, will also enhance ecological resiliency and will likely increase carbon sequestration. Focuses on the intensification and integration of agroecosystem and soil resiliency by presenting suggested modifications of the current cropping system paradigm Examines climate, environment, and human effects on agroecosystems Explores in depth the wide range of intercalated soil and plant interactions as they influence soil sustainability and, in particular, soil quality Presents options for ecological systems that mimic the natural diversity of the ecosystem and can have significant effect as the world faces a rapidly changing and volatile climate

Author : P. Schjønning,S. Elmholt,B. T. Christensen
Publisher : CABI
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 085199850X

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Managing Soil Quality by P. Schjønning,S. Elmholt,B. T. Christensen Pdf

In-depth treatments of the soil quality concept, its history, and its applicability in research and in developed and developing societiesAll 18 chapters are written by well-established experts from Europe, North America and AustraliaSoil quality is a concept that allows soil functions to be related to specific purposes. Managing soil quality takes a management oriented approach by identifying key issues in soil quality and management options to enhance the sustainability of modern agriculture. Topics covered include major plant nutrients (N, P, K), soil acidity, soil organic matter, soil biodiversity, soil compaction, erosion, pesticides and urban waste.

Author : Paulo Pereira,Eric Brevik,Miriam Muñoz-Rojas,Bradley Miller
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128052013

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Soil Mapping and Process Modeling for Sustainable Land Use Management by Paulo Pereira,Eric Brevik,Miriam Muñoz-Rojas,Bradley Miller Pdf

Soil Mapping and Process Modeling for Sustainable Land Use Management is the first reference to address the use of soil mapping and modeling for sustainability from both a theoretical and practical perspective. The use of more powerful statistical techniques are increasing the accuracy of maps and reducing error estimation, and this text provides the information necessary to utilize the latest techniques, as well as their importance for land use planning. Providing practical examples to help illustrate the application of soil process modeling and maps, this reference is an essential tool for professionals and students in soil science and land management who want to bridge the gap between soil modeling and sustainable land use planning. Offers both a theoretical and practical approach to soil mapping and its uses in land use management for sustainability Synthesizes the most up-to-date research on soil mapping techniques and applications Provides an interdisciplinary approach from experts worldwide working in soil mapping and land management

Author : Shabbir A. Shahid,Faisal K. Taha,Mahmoud A. Abdelfattah
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 867 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400753327

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Developments in Soil Classification, Land Use Planning and Policy Implications by Shabbir A. Shahid,Faisal K. Taha,Mahmoud A. Abdelfattah Pdf

As the world’s population continues to expand, maintaining and indeed increasing agricultural productivity is more important than ever, though it is also more difficult than ever in the face of changing weather patterns that in some cases are leading to aridity and desertification. The absence of scientific soil inventories, especially in arid areas, leads to mistaken decisions about soil use that, in the end, reduce a region’s capacity to feed its population, or to guarantee a clean water supply. Greater efficiency in soil use is possible when these resources are properly classified using international standards. Focusing on arid regions, this volume details soil classification from many countries. It is only once this information is properly assimilated by policymakers it becomes a foundation for informed decisions in land use planning for rational and sustainable uses.

Author : Lynette K. Abbott,Daniel V. Murphy
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781402066184

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Soil Biological Fertility by Lynette K. Abbott,Daniel V. Murphy Pdf

It is becoming more relevant to explore soil biological processes in terms of their contribution to soil fertility. This book presents a comprehensive scientific overview of the components and processes that underpin the biological characteristics of soil fertility. It highlights the enormous diversity of life in soil and the resulting effects that management of land can have on the contribution of this diverse community to soil fertility in an agricultural context.

Author : Douglas L. Karlen,Diane E. Stott,Maysoon M. Mikha
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891189800

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Approaches to Soil Health Analysis (Soil Health series, Volume 1) by Douglas L. Karlen,Diane E. Stott,Maysoon M. Mikha Pdf

Approaches to Soil Health Analysis A concise survey of soil health analysis and its various techniques and applications The maintenance of healthy soil resources provides the foundation for an array of global efforts and initiatives that affect humanity. 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, fragile 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 One: Approaches to Soil Health Analysis provides a well-rounded overview of the various methods and strategies available to analysists, and covers topics including: The history of soil health and its study Challenges and opportunities facing analysists Meta-data and its assessment Applications to forestry and urban land reclamation Future soil health monitoring and evaluation approaches Offering a far-reaching survey of this increasingly interdisciplinary field, 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 : Somasundaram Jayaraman,Ram C Dalal,Rattan Lal
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781527502055

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Sustainable Soil Management by Somasundaram Jayaraman,Ram C Dalal,Rattan Lal Pdf

This book covers soil health/management but also addresses issues such as reverting land degradation, improving soil carbon and biodiversity, mitigating climate change and enhancing ecosystem services/functions. This book is comprised of 12 chapters by leading academics and scientists from across the globe, and deals with various issues, prospects and the importance of “Sustainable Soil Management” under different agro-climatic conditions, including India, and also covers other regions in North America, South America, Australia, Africa and South Asia. This book will be extremely useful to researchers, scientists, students, farmers and land managers for efficient as well as sustainable management of natural resources with the theme of one-health i.e. soil-plant-animal-human-planetary health.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : City planning
ISBN : UCD:35555000771602

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Land Use Planning by Anonim Pdf