Buch, Englisch, Band 11, 345 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 557 g
Reihe: Advances in Soil Science
Soil Degradation Volume 11
Buch, Englisch, Band 11, 345 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 557 g
Reihe: Advances in Soil Science
ISBN: 978-1-4612-7966-2
Verlag: Springer
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Research
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Soil Compaction in Agriculture: A View Toward Managing the Problem.- I. Introduction.- II. The Machine-Soil-Crop System.- III. Establishing a Decision Framework.- IV. Summary and Conclusions.- Acknowledgments.- References.- Hardsetting Soils: Behavior, Occurrence, and Management.- I. Introduction.- II. Scientific Basis for Hardsetting Behavior.- III. Soil Classification and Occurrence of Hardsetting Soils.- IV. Management and Amelioration of Hardsetting Soils.- V. Research and Development Priorities.- Acknowledgments.- References.- Role of Plinthite and Related Forms in Soil Degradation.- I. Introduction.- II. Definition of Plinthite and Associated Forms.- III. Processes Leading to Accumulation of Sesquioxides.- IV. Occurrence and Distribution.- V. Management Implications.- VI. Conclusion.- References.- Soil Erosion and Land Degradation: The Global Risks.- I. Introduction.- II. Technical Data on Soil Erosion.- III. Soil Erosion by Water.- IV. Wind Erosion.- V. Soil Erosion in the Tropics versus Temperate Regions.- VI. Soil Erosion and Food Production in the Tropics.- VII. Soil Erosion in Different Geographic Regions.- VIII. Conclusions.- References.- Soil Wetness and Anaerobiosis.- I. Introduction.- II. Causes of Soil Wetness.- III. Effects of Soil Wetness.- IV. Reclaiming Wet Soils.- V. Conclusions.- References.- Chemical Degradation of Soil.- I. Introduction.- II. Chemical Processes in Soil.- III. Examples of Chemical Soil Degradation.- IV. Prevention and Restoration of Chemically Degraded Soils.- V. Conclusions.- References.- Salt-Affected Soils: Their Reclamation and Management for Crop Production.- I. Introduction.- II. Classification of Salt-Affected Soils.- III. Measuring Salinity, Alkalinity, and Sodicity; Some Interrelationships and Influences on Soil Properties.- IV. Reclaiming Alkali Soils.- V. Crop Management in Alkali Soils.- VI. Reclamation of Saline Soils.- VII. Conclusions.- VIII. Perspective.- Acknowledgments.- References.- Biological Degradation of Soil.- I. Introduction.- II. Microbial Communities in Soil.- III. Aspects of Soil Biology Affected by Land Degradation.- IV. Effects of Toxic Substances on Microorganisms.- V. Effects of Mining Operations on Soil Biology.- VI. Effects of Land Management Practices on Soil Biology.- VII. Microorganisms as Pollutants.- VIII. Conclusions.- References.- Need for Action: Research and Development Priorities.- I. Introduction.- II. Resource Inventory.- III. Separating Emotions from Facts.- IV. Restoring Productivity of Degraded Lands.- V. Reaching Out.- VI. Conclusions.- References.