Annotation This title elucidates the importance of long-term experiments in revealing evidence of soil fertility decline in Africa.
Soil health and climate change
by Singh, Bhupinder Pal, Cowie, Annette L., Chan, K. Yin
fromSoil biology
"Soil Health and Climate Change" presents a comprehensive overview of the concept of soil health, including the significance of key soil attributes and management of soil health in conventional and emerging land use systems in the context of climate change. Starting with a revie…
Soil health and climate change
by Cowie, Annette L., Chan, K. Yin, Singh, Bhupinderpal
fromSoil biology
Soil health and climate change
by Singh, Bhupinder Pal, Cowie, Annette L., Chan, K. Yin
fromSoil biology
"Soil Health and Climate Change" presents a comprehensive overview of the concept of soil health, including the significance of key soil attributes and management of soil health in conventional and emerging land use systems in the context of climate change. Starting with a revie…
Understanding of the dynamics of plant nutrients in the soil provides scientific basis for efficient nutrient management. Soil organic matter not only provides the nutrients required by the crop but also improve the biological and physical properties of the soil. This book colle…
Biological indicators of soil health
Organic phosphorus is involved in almost every biological process and is essential for life. However, the role of organic phosphorus and mechanisms for its dynamics has been poorly understood.
Soil processes and the carbon cycle
"Vegetables, fruits, and grains are a major source of vital nutrients, but centuries of intensive agriculture have depleted our soils to historic lows. As a result, the broccoli you consume today may have less than half of the vitamins and minerals that the equivalent serving wo…
Presents advice on how to improve growing soil, discussing some of the current misconceptions about soil and providing the best methods for adding enhancements that will produce nutrient-dense foods.