Soil Science Management

Author : Edward J. Plaster
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-08
Category : Soil management
ISBN : 084002438X

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Soil Science and Management by Edward J. Plaster Pdf

Introduce a practical understanding of soil properties and the soil management techniques most important for the effective use of soils with SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, International Edition. This non-technical, reader-friendly book details all aspects of effective soil usage, including management techniques, composition, fertility, erosion, conservation, and irrigation. These topics are integrated into a practical guide to help readers better understand and manage soil as a natural resource. This edition highlights horticultural uses of soil as well as the latest green methodologies in both agricultural and horticultural practice. New content reflects the most recent science and environmental issues related to soil use, conservation, and sustainability. Updates related to nutrient management and best practices, legal issues, and government programs are also included. A complete support package for class preparation, testing and review includes a new CourseMate website that extends learning with interactive resources to further students' understanding and skills.

Author : Edward J. Plaster,H. Edward Reiley
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Soil management
ISBN : CORNELL:31924059882047

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Soil Science and Management by Edward J. Plaster,H. Edward Reiley Pdf

The importance of soil; Soil origin and development; Physical properties os soil; Soil water; Water conservation; Irrigation and drainage; Life in the soil; Organic matter; Soil fertility; Soil pH and salinity; Plant nutrition; Soil sampling and testing; Fertilizers; Organic amendments; Tillage and cropping systems; Horticultural uses of soil; Soil classification and survey; Soil Conservation; Urban soil; Government agencies and programs; Some basic chemistry; Sedimentation test of soil texture; Soil orders of the United States; Soil horizon symbol suffixes; Land evaluation.

Author : Edward J. Plaster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Soil management
ISBN : 0827324065

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Soil Science and Management by Edward J. Plaster Pdf

Author : Edward J. Plaster
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Soil management
ISBN : WISC:89058933698

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Soil Science & Management by Edward J. Plaster Pdf

This new edition introduces the concepts behind soil science and relates these concepts to current soil management practices, such as the most recent regulatory changes and technological developments: wetland management, the use of Geographic Information Systems for soil mapping, and much more. The emphasis on sustainable soil use and conservation prepares students to deal with today's enviromental issues, such as soil and water conservation, nutrient management, sustainable agriculture, and related topics. An appendix familiarizes horticultural majors with basic chemistry concepts to provide the foundation for further study in soil science.

Author : Jerry L. Hatfield,Thomas J. Sauer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891188537

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Soil Management by Jerry L. Hatfield,Thomas J. Sauer Pdf

Degradation of soils continues at a pace that will eventually create a local, regional, or even global crisis when diminished soil resources collide with increasing climate variation. It's not too late to restore our soils to a more productive state by rediscovering the value of soil management, building on our well-established and ever-expanding scientific understanding of soils. Soil management concepts have been in place since the cultivation of crops, but we need to rediscover the principles that are linked together in effective soil management. This book is unique because of its treatment of soil management based on principles—the physical, chemical, and biological processes and how together they form the foundation for soil management processes that range from tillage to nutrient management. Whether new to soil science or needing a concise reference, readers will benefit from this book's ability to integrate the science of soils with management issues and long-term conservation efforts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9386690063

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Soil Science Management by Anonim Pdf

Author : Amitava Chatterjee,David E. Clay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891183532

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Soil Fertility Management in Agroecosystems by Amitava Chatterjee,David E. Clay Pdf

In Soil Fertility Management in Agroecosystems, Editors Amitava Chatterjee and David Clay provide a thoughtful survey of important concepts in soil fertility management. For the requirements of our future workforce, it is imperative that we evolve our understanding of soil fertility. Agronomists and soil scientists are increasingly challenged by extreme climatic conditions. Farmers are experimenting with integrating cover crops into rotations and reducing the use of chemical fertilizers. In other words, there is no such a thing as a simple fertilizer recommendation in today's agriculture. Topics covered include crop-specific nutrient management, program assessment, crop models for decision making, optimization of fertilizer use, cover crops, reducing nitrous oxide emissions, natural abundance techniques, tile-drained conditions, and soil biological fertility.

Author : Deirdre Rooney
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781926895215

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Sustainable Soil Management by Deirdre Rooney Pdf

Changing land-use practices and the role of soil biological diversity has been a major focus of soil science research over the past couple of decades—a trend that is likely to continue. The information presented in this book points to a holistic approach to soil management. The first part looks at the land use effects on soil carbon storage, and considers a range of factors including carbon sequestration in soils. The second part of the book presents research investigating the interactions between soil properties, plant species, and the soil biota.

Author : Rattan Lal,B.A. Stewart
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466513471

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Principles of Sustainable Soil Management in Agroecosystems by Rattan Lal,B.A. Stewart Pdf

With the use of high-level soil management technology, Africa could feed several billion people, yet food production has generally stagnated since the 1960s. No matter how powerful the seed technology, the seedling emerging from it can flourish only in a healthy soil. Accordingly, crop yields in Africa, South Asia, and the Caribbean could be double

Author : John M. Kimble,Elissa R. Levine,B.A. Stewart
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351415842

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Soil Management and Greenhouse Effect by John M. Kimble,Elissa R. Levine,B.A. Stewart Pdf

Soil Management and Greenhouse Effect focuses on proper management of soils and its effects on global change, specifically, the greenhouse effect. It contains up-to-date information on a broad range of important soil management topics, emphasizing the critical role of soil for carbon storage. Sequestration and emission of carbon and other gases are examined in various ecosystems, in both natural and managed environments, to provide a comprehensive overview. This useful reference includes chapters that address policy issues, as well as research and development priorities. The material in this volume is valuable not only to soil scientists but to the entire environmental science community.

Author : Maria Angeles Munoz,Raúl Zornoza
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128121290

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Soil Management and Climate Change by Maria Angeles Munoz,Raúl Zornoza Pdf

Soil Management and Climate Change: Effects on Organic Carbon, Nitrogen Dynamics, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions provides a state of the art overview of recent findings and future research challenges regarding physical, chemical and biological processes controlling soil carbon, nitrogen dynamic and greenhouse gas emissions from soils. This book is for students and academics in soil science and environmental science, land managers, public administrators and legislators, and will increase understanding of organic matter preservation in soil and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. Given the central role soil plays on the global carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) cycles and its impact on greenhouse gas emissions, there is an urgent need to increase our common understanding about sources, mechanisms and processes that regulate organic matter mineralization and stabilization, and to identify those management practices and processes which mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, helping increase organic matter stabilization with suitable supplies of available N. Provides the latest findings about soil organic matter stabilization and greenhouse gas emissions Covers the effect of practices and management on soil organic matter stabilization Includes information for readers to select the most suitable management practices to increase soil organic matter stabilization

Author : Robert E. White
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118685730

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Principles and Practice of Soil Science by Robert E. White Pdf

Principles and Practice of Soil Science, FourthEditionprovides a current and comprehensive introduction to soilscience for students in the fields of environmental andagricultural science, ecology, soil and land management, naturalresource management and environmental engineering. Covers all aspects of soil science including soil habitat,processes in the soil environment and soil management. Emphasizes the applications of soil science to the solution ofpractical problems in soil and land management. Highlights real world examples drawn from the author’sinternational experience in the field. Includes an expanded colour section of soil profiles and otherfeatures, and greater coverage of international soilclassification Features new problem sets and questions at the end of eachchapter, designed to reinforce important principles. An answer keyis provided at the end of the text. Artwork from the book is available to instructors online atwww.blackwellpublishing.com/white

Author : Steven A Banwart,Elke Noellemeyer,Eleanor Milne
Publisher : CABI
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781780645322

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Soil Carbon by Steven A Banwart,Elke Noellemeyer,Eleanor Milne Pdf

This book brings together the essential evidence and policy opportunities regarding the global importance of soil carbon for sustaining Earth's life support system for humanity. Covering the science and policy background for this important natural resource, it describes land management options that improve soil carbon status and therefore increase the benefits that humans derive from the environment. Written by renowned global experts, it is the principal output from a SCOPE rapid assessment process project.

Author : Nintu Mandal,Abir Dey,Rajiv Rakshit
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000405156

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Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture by Nintu Mandal,Abir Dey,Rajiv Rakshit Pdf

Taking a sustainable approach, this volume explores the various soil management techniques. It begins with an overview of the elementary concepts of soil management and then delves into new research and novel soil management tools and techniques. Topics include: • Clays as a critical component in sustainable agriculture with respect to carbon sequestration in conjunction with its interaction with soil enzymes • The potential utilization of microbes to mitigate crop stress • Resource conservation technologies and prospective carbon management strategies • The use of smart tools for monitoring soils • Effective nutrient management approaches • Nanotechnological interventions for soil management • Techniques for the remediation of soils contaminated by metals and pesticides

Author : Khan Towhid Osman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789400756632

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Soils by Khan Towhid Osman Pdf

Aimed at taking the mystery out of soil science, Soils: Principles, Properties and Management is a text for undergraduate/graduate students who study soil as a natural resource. Written in a reader-friendly style, with a host of examples, figures and tables, the book leads the reader from the basics of soil science through to complex situations, covering such topics as: the origin, development and classification of soil physical, chemical and biological properties of soil water and nutrient management management of problem soils, wetland soils and forest soils soil degradation Further, the ecological and agrological functions of soil are emphasized in the context of food security, biodiversity and climate change. The interactions between the environment and soil management are highlighted. Soil is viewed as an ecosystem itself and as a part of larger terrestrial ecosystems.