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Soil Organic Matter in Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Fred Magdoff
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 020349637X
Total Pages : 411 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (34 download)

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Book Synopsis Soil Organic Matter in Sustainable Agriculture by : Fred Magdoff

Download or read book Soil Organic Matter in Sustainable Agriculture written by Fred Magdoff and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-05-27 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recognition of the importance of soil organic matter (SOM) in soil health and quality is a major part of fostering a holistic, preventive approach to agricultural management. Students in agronomy, horticulture, and soil science need a textbook that emphasizes strategies for using SOM management in the prevention of chemical, biological, and physical problems. Soil Organic Matter in Sustainable Agriculture gathers key scientific reviews concerning issues that are critical for successful SOM management. This textbook contains evaluations of the types of organic soil constituents—organisms, fresh residues, and well-decomposed substances. It explores the beneficial effects of organic matter on soil and the various practices that enhance SOM. Chapters include an examination of the results of crop management practices on soil organisms, organic matter gains and losses, the significance of various SOM fractions, and the contributions of fungi and earthworms to soil quality and crop growth. Emphasizing the prevention of imbalances that lead to soil and crop problems, the text also explores the development of soils suppressive to plant diseases and pests, and relates SOM management to the supply of nutrients to crops. This book provides the essential scientific background and poses the challenging questions that students need to better understand SOM and develop improved soil and crop management systems.

Sociology, Organic Farming, Climate Change and Soil Science

Author : Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9048133335
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (481 download)

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Book Synopsis Sociology, Organic Farming, Climate Change and Soil Science by : Eric Lichtfouse

Download or read book Sociology, Organic Farming, Climate Change and Soil Science written by Eric Lichtfouse and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for humans and their children. Sustainable agriculture is a discipline that addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, poor-nation starvation, rich-nation obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel, environmentally-friendly solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from sciences as diverse as agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, and social sciences. Indeed, sustainable agriculture decipher mechanisms of processes that occur from the molecular level to the farming system to the global level at time scales ranging from seconds to centuries. For that, scientists use the system approach that involves studying components and interactions of a whole system to address scientific, economic and social issues. In that respect, sustainable agriculture is not a classical, narrow science. Instead of solving problems using the classical painkiller approach that treats only negative impacts, sustainable agriculture treats problem sources. Because most actual society issues are now intertwined, global, and fast-developing, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then propose alternative solutions. It will therefore help all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians who wish to build a safe agriculture, energy and food system for future generations.

Science in Agriculture

Author : Arden Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780911311358
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Science in Agriculture by : Arden Anderson

Download or read book Science in Agriculture written by Arden Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Agriculture

Author : James F. Power
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781439821985
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (219 download)

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Book Synopsis Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Agriculture by : James F. Power

Download or read book Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Agriculture written by James F. Power and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1997-06-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability of agricultural systems is a major global concern due to population growth and a number of environmental factors. This book addresses the key to the development of sustainable agriculture-management of soil fertility. Combining data from temperate and tropical regions, it presents a complete picture of how various soils can best be managed under widely different environmental conditions. Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Agriculture is an excellent reference for environmental and agricultural professionals as well as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students preparing for a career in agriculture or soil fertility management.

Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Nintu Mandal
Publisher : Apple Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9781003184881
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (848 download)

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Book Synopsis Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture by : Nintu Mandal

Download or read book Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture written by Nintu Mandal and published by Apple Academic Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Organic Agriculture

Author : Acram Taji
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN 13 : 0643099395
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Organic Agriculture written by Acram Taji and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2006-06-20 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With global revenue surpassing twenty-five billion dollars annually, organic agriculture is a highly visible and rapidly growing component of agricultural production. In Organic Agriculture: A Global Perspective, Paul Kristiansen, Acram Taji, and John Reganold, and their international group of contributors scientifically review key aspects of organic agriculture. At the intersection of research, education, and practice, the contributors look at the organic agricultural movement’s successes and limitations. The first half of this book critically evaluates the agricultural production of both plants and livestock in organic farming systems. All major aspects of organic agriculture are explored, including historical background and underlying principles, soil-fertility management, crop and animal production, breeding strategies, and crop protection. This global and comprehensive overview also addresses the economic, social, and political aspects of organic farming. These include economics and marketing; standards and certification; environmental impacts and social responsibility; and research, education, and extension. The book is a unique and timely science-based international work documenting current practices in organic agriculture and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. For more than two decades, research into organic methods by mainstream scientists has generated a large body of information that can now be integrated and used for assessing the actual impacts of organic farming in a wide range of disciplines. The knowledge of selected international experts has been combined in one volume, providing a comprehensive review of organic farming globally. Researchers, teachers, extensionists, students, primary producers and others around the world who are interested in sustainable agriculture will find this book to be a valuable and reliable resource.

Soil Quality and Agricultural Sustainability

Author : R. Lal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781575040820
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (48 download)

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Book Synopsis Soil Quality and Agricultural Sustainability by : R. Lal

Download or read book Soil Quality and Agricultural Sustainability written by R. Lal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1998-11-01 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil degradation causes a shrinking of arable land resources, and the persistence of starvation and malnutrition. The depletion is compounded by the increasing populations of developing tropical nations, and the conversion of agricultural land to other uses. As a result, per capita grain harvesting and irrigated land is in steady decline all over the world. The decrease in horticultural resources and productivity has inspired Soil Quality and Agricultural Sustainability, which is based primarily on papers presented at the 1996 conference on soil degradation, sponsored by Ohio State University, the USAID and the International Agricultural Research Centers. The book addresses itself to six concerns: basic concepts and global issues, nutrient and water inputs, soil quality management in Asia, in Africa, and in the Tropical Americas, and future priorities. The Editor's goal is a new paradigm in soil quality research: a multidisciplinary approach. He proposes that an erosion management program include soil scientists, hydrologists, climatologists, sedimentologists, geographers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, land use planners, economists, anthropologists and social scientists. Lal advocates an optimistic, forward-thinking brand of soil science that concentrates on conservation and fertility. The 26 chapters explore what Lal considers to be the priorities: agricultural sustainability, soil quality, food security, quality restoration, long-term management, and the failure to adopt new technology. In sum, they paint a comprehensive portrait of the current state, and future prospects, for worldwide agronomic viability.

Sustainable Agriculture Reviews

Author : Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400759614
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Agriculture Reviews written by Eric Lichtfouse and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for humans and their children. Sustainable agriculture is a discipline that addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, poor-nation starvation, rich-nation obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from sciences as diverse as agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, philosophy and social sciences. Because actual society issues are now intertwined, global, and fast-developing, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then propose alternative solutions. It will therefore help all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians who wish to build a safe agriculture, energy and food system for future generations.

Soil Management

Author : Jerry L. Hatfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0891188533
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Soil Management written by Jerry L. Hatfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-01-22 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Managing Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture Volume 1

Author : Don Reicosky
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Series in Agric
ISBN 13 : 9781786761880
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (618 download)

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Book Synopsis Managing Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture Volume 1 by : Don Reicosky

Download or read book Managing Soil Health for Sustainable Agriculture Volume 1 written by Don Reicosky and published by Burleigh Dodds Series in Agric. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing concern that both intensive agriculture in the developed world and rapid expansion of agriculture in the developing world is damaging soil health. This volume reviews advances in our understanding of soil structure and dynamics which form the foundation for effective soil management.

Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Henry Wang
Publisher : Callisto Reference
ISBN 13 : 9781632399090
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture written by Henry Wang and published by Callisto Reference. This book was released on 2018-02-26 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil science studies the texture, classification and formation of soil. The two main branches of this subject are edaphology and pedology. Recent research done in the field of soil science focuses on climate change and resource degradation. Soil quality and fertility play a significant role in agriculture. This book elucidates the role of soil in practicing sustainable agriculture. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make it an invaluable source of knowledge.

Soil Management

Author : Bobby A. Stewart
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781566700764
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Soil Management written by Bobby A. Stewart and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1995-03-09 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experiments and experiences discussed in Soil Management carefully document crop production systems with well-defined boundaries. These long-term agronomic trials provide a valuable data resource that has, until now, been largely ignored by both the research community and the sustainability experts. With a rigorous definition of sustainability and this data, the sustainability of various cropping systems will be more clearly illustrated than any previous effort. Particular emphasis is given to research involving the tropics and sub-tropics. This book is unique in providing an experimental basis for sustainable management of soil resources. It describes technological options for sustainable management of soil resources and identifies priorities for additional long-term experimentation needed in key ecoregions. Topics discussed include changes in soil processes and properties, environmental quality, soil management, soil dynamics, soil organic matter, and nutrient cycling. Soil Management is for those who ask whether agriculture is sustainable, want to analyze or review sustainability experiments and experiences, or wish to initiate new long-term trials. It is a valuable reference on soil processes and an excellent text for courses in soil management.

Soil Quality, Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Security in Central and Eastern Europe

Author : M.J. Wilson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401141819
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Soil Quality, Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Security in Central and Eastern Europe written by M.J. Wilson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agriculture is a crucial component of the economies of many of the countries in transition from a centrally-planned to a market economy and the sector is by no means immune to the environmental and socioeconomic problems confronting the countries as a whole. The concept of sustainable development provides a convenient framework for the formulation of government environmental policy for such countries, especially those of them that aspire to join the EU and would thus be expected to meet EU environmental standards. For agriculture, this inevitably involves appropriate strategies for balancing crop and animal production while protecting the quality of the national soil and water resources. There is thus an urgent need to compile, exchange and evaluate current information on the quality of soils in these countries, and to assess the potential impact of new management practices on the soil and on the wider environment.

Principles of Sustainable Soil Management in Agroecosystems

Author : Rattan Lal
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1466513470
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (665 download)

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Book Synopsis Principles of Sustainable Soil Management in Agroecosystems by : Rattan Lal

Download or read book Principles of Sustainable Soil Management in Agroecosystems written by Rattan Lal and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-06-10 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the laws of sustainable soil management to enhance ecosystem services while restoring degraded soils and promoting sustainable use. With chapters contributed by world-class soil scientists, ecologists, and social scientists, the book outlines critical changes in management of agricultural soils necessary to address global issues of food security, climate change, water security, and energy needs. Topics covered include organic farming, soil fertility, crop-symbiotic soil microbiota, human-driven soil degradation, soil degradation and restoration, carbon sink capacity of soils, and soil renewal and sustainability.

Sustainable Agriculture Reviews

Author : Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319091328
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Agriculture Reviews written by Eric Lichtfouse and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for humans and their children. It is a discipline that addresses current issues: climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, poor-nation starvation, rich-nation obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control and biodiversity depletion. This series gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then proposes alternative solutions.

Soil Science

Author : Ronald G. McLaren
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soil Science written by Ronald G. McLaren and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil is one of New Zealand's greatest resources. This new edition of this well-established book introduces the basic soil science theory which is essential for the proper use and maintenance of this resource. it places greater emphasis on sustainable production and environmental protection and incorporates the new soil classification system. Pedology, soil chemistry and fertility, soil physics and soil management are all covered. Each subject has been placed in a New Zealand context and many specific New Zealand examples are given. Soil science theory is linked with practical soil management and fertiliser recommendation procedures. The influence of soils on environmental quality is described an emphasis placed on the soil condition affecting plant growth.

Tropical Soils

Author : Anthony S. R. Juo
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780195353877
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (538 download)

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Download or read book Tropical Soils written by Anthony S. R. Juo and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-09-18 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural ecology, or agroecology, deals in general with the structure and function of agroecosystems at different levels of resolution. In this text/reference, the authors describe in terms of agroecology the tropical environments of sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin and Central America, focusing on production and management systems unique to each region.