Emerging Stressors to Soil Health

Climate Change and Beyond
Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-0-443-44217-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 440 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Emerging Stressors to Soil Health: Climate Change and Beyond reviews the complex and evolving threats to soil health, including climate change, microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and antimicrobial resistance. This vital resource offers a comprehensive examination of how these stressors interact with traditional soil degradation issues, reshaping soil structure, microbial communities, and biogeochemical cycles. Through interdisciplinary analyses and case studies, the book presents innovative solutions for sustainable soil management and resilience in a changing environment. Readers will find evidence-based insights and practical methodologies that not only enhance their knowledge but also inform their research and professional practice.

Targeting researchers, academics, and graduate students in soil science, environmental science, and related fields, this book serves as an essential guide for understanding and addressing current challenges in soil health.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hussain, Naseer

Kumar, Rakesh

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Klimawandel, Globale Erwärmung
• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Bodenkunde, Sedimentologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Umwelttechnik | Umwelttechnologie Umwelttechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I: Soil Health in the Anthropocene

1. The Role of Soil in Ecosystem Functioning

2. The Soil-Climate Nexus – A Bidirectional Relationship

3. The Impact of Rising Temperatures on Soil Processes

4. Extreme Weather Events and Their Consequences for Soil Stability

5. Salinization and Desertification – The Expanding Drylands

Section II: Emerging Contaminants in Soil Ecosystems

6. Microplastics and Synthetic Polymers in Soil: Sources, Fate, and Ecotoxicology

7. Pharmaceuticals, Antibiotics, and the Rise of Antimicrobial Resistance in Soil

8. Engineered Nanomaterials in Soil – Risks, Benefits, and Unknowns

9. Heavy Metal Contamination Under a Changing Climate: Bioavailability and Toxicity

10. Pesticide Residues and Agrochemical Pollution: Persistence and Environmental Impact

Section III: Soil Biodiversity, Microbiome and Ecosystem Resilience

11. The Decline of Soil Biodiversity and Its Consequences for Ecosystem Services

12. The Role of Soil Fungi and Microbial Networks in Climate Adaptation

13. Emerging Soil-Borne Pathogens, Pests, and Disease Dynamics in a Warming World

14. Acidification, Soil pH Shifts, and Their Impact on Microbial Communities

15. Urbanization and Soil Sealing: The Hidden Crisis of Peri-Urban Soil Health

Section IV: Carbon Dynamics and Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Soil

16. Greenhouse Gas Fluxes and the Role of Soils in Climate Regulation

17. Soil-Based Carbon Sequestration – A Key to Climate Resilience

18. The Role of Peatlands and Wetlands in Global Carbon Storage

19. Permafrost Thaw and the Release of Ancient Soil Carbon

20. Agricultural Intensification, Soil Health, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Section V: Sustainable Soil Management and Climate Adaptation Strategies

21. Regenerative Agriculture and Climate-Resilient Farming Systems

22. Technological Advances in Soil Monitoring, Precision Agriculture, and AI Integration

23. The Economics of Soil Health: Valuing an Invisible Ecosystem Service

24. Indigenous Knowledge and Traditional Practices in Soil Conservation

25. Agroforestry and Multispecies Farming Systems for Soil Sustainability

Section VI: Policy, Governance, and Future Challenges in Soil Conservation

26. Global Soil Governance and Policy Frameworks – Bridging Science and Implementation

27. The Future of Soil Security – Challenges, Innovations, and Research Priorities

Über Autor(innen)

Kumar, Rakesh
Dr. Rakesh Kumar is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Biosystems Engineering, Auburn University, USA, and working in environmental science, with a focus on water and soil pollution, environmental hydrology, and nanotechnology. His research interests encompass water and environmental pollution control, soil and water engineering, environmental hydrology, and the impact of microplastics on natural ecosystems. Dr. Kumar received the 2023 Excellence in Review Award from ES&T Letters, American Chemical Society. In recognition of his expertise in water-related issues, Dr. Kumar was honored as a Young Water Professional in the Diffuse Pollution & Eutrophication specialist group by the International Water Association. He also contributes as The Hydrogeologist Newsletter Assistant at the Geological Society of America, USA. Additionally, he received a Certificate of Excellence from the Total Environment Research Themes Journal, published by Elsevier, further attesting to the quality and significance of his research work. Recognizing his potential for international collaboration, Dr. Kumar was granted a Travel Grant to attend the Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, USA. Further cementing in environmental research, Dr. Kumar was selected to join the Early Career Editorial Board of Science of the Total Environment.

Hussain, Naseer
Naseer Hussain is an Assistant Professor at B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSARCIS&T), Chennai, India. He took his MSc degree in Botany from Barkatullah University and earned his MPhil and PhD degrees in Environmental Technology from Pondicherry University. He then held prestigious postdoctoral positions at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, and McGill University, Canada, before joining BSARCIS&T, Chennai, as an Assistant Professor in 2022.

Dr Hussain’s research work has addressed contemporary challenges of microplastic management, and greenhouse gas mitigation associated with agriculture and the valorization of organic waste.

A recipient of coveted awards, including the Indian Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship (DBT, India) and the AgroPhytoSciences Postdoctoral Fellowship (Centre SEVE, Canada), Dr Hussain actively mentors postgraduate students and serves as a peer reviewer for leading environmental science journals. He has also been actively involved in faculty development programs, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of sustainable environmental practices. He continues to explore innovative solutions for organic waste recycling and soil restoration.