Managing Soil Quality
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Managing Soil Quality
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.
Managing Soil for Food Security and Environmental Quality
This Book Identifies The Key Issues Associated With Managing Soil Quality. It Discusses Solutions To The Challenges Faced By Farmers, By Addressing Key Soil Attributes And Management, And How These Affect, Or Can Be Used To Improve, Soil Quality. It Takes A Management Oriented Approach By Identifying Key Issues In Soil Quality And Management Options To Enhance The Sustainability Of Modern Agriculture. The Book Will Be Of Significant Interest To Students And Researchers In Agronomy And In Soil, Crop And Environmental Sciences, And To Stakeholders Involved In Issues Related To Land Use And Agricultural Management. Contents Chapter 1: Soil Biodiversity And Sustainable Agriculture; Chapter 2: Strategy For Food Security; Chapter 3: World Food Security Trends; Chapter 4: Soil Biodiversity; Chapter 5: Soil And Water Problems; Chapter 6: Soil Conservation; Chapter 7: Land Quality Indicators; Chapter 8: Land Degradation; Chapter 9: Planning And Management Of Soil And Water Resources; Chapter 10: Soil And Water Resource Management; Chapter 11: Managing Soil Erosion.
Managing soil health for sustainable agriculture Volume 2
Author: Dr Don Reicosky
language: en
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Release Date: 2018-08-06
Discusses key methods for monitoring soil health Comprehensive review of techniques to manage soil health, such as the use of rotations, intercropping and cover crops Case studies of ways of supporting smallholders in maintaining soil health in regions such as Africa, Asia and South America.