Bio-geo interactions in metal-contaminated soils
by Varma, A., (Ajit), Kothe, Erika
fromSoil biology
Bio-geo interactions in metal-contaminated soils
by Varma, A., (Ajit), Kothe, Erika
fromSoil biology
Metal contamination is an increasing ecological and eco-toxicological risk. Understanding the processes involved in metal mobilization, sorption and mineralization in soils are key features for soil bioremediation. Following an introduction to the physical, chemical and biologic…
"This volume focuses on natural and anthropogenic environmental contaminants and their implications for human health and the environment." --Cover.
This book examines the current status of soils across the globe and their potential for food production to meet the needs of the World's population in the 21st Century. Threats, such as the degradation, pollution and erosion of soil are discussed, along with the possible consequ…
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 s…
Soil atlas of Europe
by Commission européenne., Centre commun de recherche, Institut de l'environnement durable (Commission européenne. Centre commun de recherche), Institut de l'environnement durable (Commission européenne. Centre commun de recherche)., Soil and Waste Unit, European Soil Bureau Network
Annotation This book combines soil science, earth science, and environmental geochemistry, providing comprehensive background information for specialists interested in chemical-induced changes in the soil-subsurface system. Readers are introduced to the chemistry of contaminants…
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