Humberto Blanco,Rattan Lal
Soil Conservation and Management
Soil Conservation and Management
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Soil management is essential to mitigate soil erosion and environmental pollution, and this updated and expanded second edition textbook provides an up-to-date review of principles and practices. It incorporates new concepts and chapters on cover crops, crop residues, soil water management, nutrient management, perennials in crop rotations, and organic amendments, with a focus on addressing soil erosion, physical and chemical problems, carbon dynamics, and sequestration.
Format: Hardback
Length: 611 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
This comprehensive and revised second edition textbook delves into all essential aspects of soil management, aiming to address the critical challenges posed by soil erosion and the associated environmental pollution. The ever-increasing global demand for food, fiber, feed, and fuel exerts a relentless strain on our environment, necessitating the implementation of effective soil conservation measures. This edition incorporates cutting-edge concepts and offers a comprehensive review of soil management principles and practices. Furthermore, the authors have included new chapters on cover crops, crop residues, soil water management, nutrient management, perennials in crop rotations, and organic amendments. Each practice is meticulously designed to address soil erosion, physical and chemical problems, carbon dynamics, sequestration, and non-point source pollution. Additionally, the restorative nature of many practices also considers water conservation as a fundamental pillar of sustaining healthy soil.
This textbook holds immense value for students and professionals pursuing careers in soil science, agronomy, agricultural engineering, hydrology, and the management of natural resources. It serves as a valuable resource for deepening their understanding of soil science and its practical applications, enabling them to contribute to the sustainable development of our planet.
Weight: 1112g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031303401
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2023
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