Principles of Soil Conservation and Management
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (633 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9048185297 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 617 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Franzluebbers, Vadose Zone Journal, Vol. … upper-division undergraduates and above." (M. From the reviews: "Blanco and Lal (both, Ohio State Univ.) are experts in soil conservation and management … . The book is intended as a resource for undergraduate and graduate students in soil science, agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, hydrology, and natural resource management. The mathematical descriptions for measuring erosion are clearly more appropriate for graduate students in the field … . … a valuable reference manual for soil conservationists, extension agents, and environmental managers. 9 (1), February, 2010) . … provides an excellent introductory overview for students entering the field of soil conservation and management.” (Alan J. S. Coyne, Choice, Vol. Summing Up: Recomm
It addresses the implications of soil erosion with emphasis on global hotspots and synthesizes available from developed and developing countries. It also deliberates the implications of the projected global warming on soil erosion and vice versa. “Principles of Soil Management and Conservation” comprehensively reviews the state-of-knowledge on soil erosion and management. It discusses in detail soil conservation topics in relation to soil productivity, environment quality, and agronomic production. This volume is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate students interested in understanding the principles of soil conservation and management. It also critically reviews information on no-till management, organic farming, crop residue management for industrial uses, conservation buffers (e.g., grass buffers, agroforestry systems), and the problem of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico and in other regions.This book uniquely addresses the global issues including carbon sequestration, net emissions of CO2, and erosion as a sink or source of C under different scenarios of soil management. The book is also useful for practitioners, extension agents, soil conservationists, and policymakers as an important reference material.. The concern about global food security in relation to soil erosion and strategies for
R. Swanz said Awesome Soils text. Great soils management book that is easy to read through but still absorb some large concepts in soil science and resource management. Five Stars Esteban Rivera Good book