Shaaban Soils and Sustainable Agriculture

Interplay of Soil, Plant, Water and Environmental Systems for Sustainable Agriculture
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-3-031-91114-9
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 1119 Seiten

Reihe: Earth and Environmental Science

In "Soil and Sustainable Agriculture," delve into the intricate relationships between soil, plant life, water, and our broader environmental systems, and their collective impact on sustainable agricultural practices. This essential read offers a comprehensive exploration of soil's pivotal role as both a resource and a living ecosystem, vital for the health and productivity of agricultural landscapes. Understand the dynamic interactions that govern soil quality, water conservation, and plant nutrition, which are crucial for sustainable food production. This book serves as a critical guide for farmers, researchers, and policymakers to cultivate methods that safeguard our soil and environment for future generations. Discover how healthier soils lead to a healthier planet.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shaaban, Muhammad

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Why Soils are Vital for Sustainable Agriculture.- Soil Threats to Sustainable Agriculture.- Understanding Soil Composition: Its Effect on Plant Development.- Soil Chemical Properties, Nutrient Dynamics and Fertility Management.- Soil Physical Properties and Their Influence on Plant Growth.- Microbiological Strategies for Soil and Plant Health.- The Role of Nitrogen Fertilization in Enhancing Soil Carbon Sequestration: A Tool for Sustainable Agriculture.- Soil Microbes and Carbon Sequestration.- Harnessing the Potential of Biofertilizers: A Sustainable Approach for Agriculture.- Biodiversity within Agroecosystems and Its Benefits to Soil.- Soil Carbon Sequestration Strategies in Mitigating Climate Change to Promote Sustainable Agriculture.- Soil Health Assessment Strategies and Future Perspectives Towards a Sustainable Agriculture.- Effects of Environmental Interactions with Soil and Water Management to Promote Agricultural Sustainability.- The Climate Challenge: Sustaining Soil Health and Crop Resilience.- Climate Change Impact on Soil Systems and Agriculture Resilience.- Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum and its Relevance to Crop Production.- Technological Advances in Agriculture Engineering for Soil Conservation.- Fertile Grounds: A Blueprint for Sustainable Soil Management.- Soil-Related Limitations to Legume Production in Upland Acid Grasslands - The New Zealand Paradigm.- Symbiotic Stewards of the Earth: Unraveling the Vital Role of Endophytes in Soil Health and Fertility.- Plant Microbe Interaction for Sustainable Agriculture.- Biogeochemical Processes and Efficient Utilization of Soil Organic Phosphorus.- Plant Metabolism and Sustainable Agriculture.- Soil Microbes for Controlling Insect Pests of Crop Plants.- The Role of Insects in Soil Health and Fertility.- Impact of Climate Change on Cereal Crop Production: Challenges and Adaptive Strategies.- Cutting Edge Breeding Techniques for Soil Adaptability.- Crop Rotation; Cover Cropping & Soil Management-Sustainable Agricultural Practices.- Role of Drought Tolerant Bacteria in Growth Promotion of Wheat Plant.- Efficacy of Carrier-Mediated Salt-Tolerant Bacteria in Plant Growth Promotion.- Biochar for Sustainable Development.- Soil Biology, Insects, Plants and Sustainable Agriculture.- Fundamental of Wastewater Treatment and Sludge Processing.- Wastewater Treatment Systems for Peri-urban Agriculture.- Agricultural Renewable Residues for a Sustainable Agro-industrial Production.- Alternative Sources of Fodder: An Indian Perspective.- Plant Pathology and its Implications on Soil Health.- Trichoderma a Holistic Fungus with Biocontrol Potential for Agricultural Diseases.- Investigating the Potential of Climate-Smart Pest Management in Sustainable Agriculture.- Ecoenzymes: Nature's Keyholders to Global Food Security.- The Environment Security with Nontraditional Security Management Approaches: Case Study of Hanoi.- Microalgae and Cyanobacteria-based Sustainable Solutions for Agriculture.- Advances in Agronomy for Soil Conservation and Plant Health.- The Impact of Waste on Psychological Health in Urban Environments.- Water Resources and Bioenergy.- Sustainable Approaches for Enhancing Crop Production.- Biochemistry in Soil Science: Enzyme Activities, Nutrient Cycling.- Conclusion.

Über Autor(innen)

Muhammad Shaaban, Ph.D., was born in Punjab, Pakistan. Currently, he is working as Distinguished Professor at the College of Agriculture, Henan University of Science and Technology (China). He previously worked in Pakistan and China (Postdoc Researcher). He has achieved various national level research awards and research projects (NSFC, PSFC, and CAS). He is Editorial Board Member for various top research journals (with roles of Associate Editor, Special Issues Editor, Managing Guest Editor, and Guest Editor), and Reviewer for national and international research projects.