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Nomenclature and reclamation of sodic (alkali) soils using gypsum: a review of historical perspective / S.K. Gupta -- Soil salinity management in fruit crops: a review of options and challenges / Anshuman Singh, D.K. Sharma, Raj Kumar, Ashwani Kumar, R.K. Yadav, and S.K. Gupta -…
"Abiotic stresses are known to adversely impact agricultural productivity on millions of hectares globally, and it is projected that these problems are likely to increase, primarily due to anthropogenic interventions as well as climatic changes. Understanding abiotic stressesesp…
Soil organic matter is a reservoir for plant nutrients, provides water-holding capacity, stabilizes soil structure against compaction and erosion, and thus determines soil productivity. All agriculture to some degree depends on soil organic matter. It has long been known that so…
"The Soils of Italy is the first comprehensive book on Italian pedology in seventy years. Taking advantage of the authors' large experience and of the most up-to-date information and technology, this book treats the main soil types of Italy, their diffusion, their functions, eco…
Landscape and land capacity
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Authored by world-class scientists and scholars, The Handbook of Natural Resources, Second Edition, is an excellent reference for understanding the consequences of changing natural resources to the degradation of ecological integrity and the sustainability of life. Based on the …
Southern Piedmont and Coastal Plain soils have undergone severe degradation, which is reflected in low soil organic carbon (SOC) contents. Restoration of SOC would improve soil quality and C sequestration, leading to a more sustainable agriculture and potentially mitigating the …
Environmental management handbook
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This book addresses the importance of soil processes in the global carbon cycle.Agricultural activities considered responsible for an increase in CO2 levels in our atmosphere include: deforestation, biomass burning, tillage and intensive cultivation, and drainage of wetlands.How…
Management of carbon sequestration in soil
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This book addresses the importance of soil processes in the global carbon cycle. Agricultural activities considered responsible for an increase in CO2 levels in our atmosphere include: deforestation, biomass burning, tillage and intensive cultivation, and drainage of wetlands. H…
"This new volume, Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture, presents strategies for the management of soil and crop diseases. Microbes have attracted worldwide attention due to their role in disease management and remediation of polluted soils. Taking a sustai…