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Saline and Alkaline Soils in Latin America

Author : Edith Taleisnik

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 463 pages

File Size : 20,8 MB

Release : 2020-09-26

Category : Nature

ISBN : 3030525929

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This book provides the first comprehensive overview of saline and alkaline soils in Latin America, known for having one of the most extensive surface of salt-affected soils in the world. It is organized along two main axes: soils and vegetation. The book discusses the occurrence of such soils in the region, focusing mainly in management strategies for their sustainable use, and it presents accounts of natural vegetation and crops in the various environments of the region. Social impacts of such conditions and ongoing projects to overcome them are considered. Likewise, the book highlights physiological mechanisms that are responsible for the negative effects these soils exert on crops and forest resources and determine vegetation distribution in them. Plant breeding challenges and new perspectives for such environments are discussed. Technologies such as irrigation and drainage are included. The readership includes soil and plant scientists, as well as policy makers.



Soil Constraints and Productivity

Author : Nanthi Bolan

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 635 pages

File Size : 47,69 MB

Release : 2023-05-29

Category : Science

ISBN : 1000879275

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Identifying, interpreting, and managing soil constraints are major challenges, especially when multiple constraints occur in the same soil at various depth zones. Although amelioration tools and strategies are available to manage some of these constraints, field adoption of these technologies is a major challenge to the farming community. Soil Constraints and Productivity helps in identifying and understanding soil constraints, focusing on management practices to alleviate problems associated with these restrictions, and their impacts on crop productivity. Soil Constraints and Productivity aims to: Describe various strategies suitable for mitigating soil constraints Provide data on cost-benefit analysis of managing soil constraints Provide case studies of managing soil constraints to increase productivity Soil is essential for the doubling of major grain production proposed to be necessary to avoid major food security collapses in the future. This book will be a key resource for soil and environmental scientists, farmers, students majoring in agricultural and environmental sciences, and crop consultants.



Geopedology

Author : Joseph Alfred Zinck

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 572 pages

File Size : 43,92 MB

Release : 2023-01-30

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 3031206673

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This updated and revised second edition brings geopedology issues into the current context. This new edition extends the work on popular topics such as digital soil mapping, GIS and landscape mapping, and it also gives valuable insight with up-to-date theoretical discussions and new application with relevant case studies. This textbook offers a proven approach for reliable mapping of soil-landscape relationships to derive information for policy, planning and management at scales ranging from local to regional. Filled with didactic elements such as case studies, visual aids (maps, charts and figures), questions and answers, the book is of interest to geohazard studies, land use conflict analysis, land use planning, land degradation assessment, and land suitability analysis. Soil is a vital resource for society at large and an important determinant of the economic status of nations. The intensification of natural disasters and the increased land use competition for food and energy have raised awareness of the relevant role the pedosphere plays in natural and anthropogenic environments. Recent papers and global initiatives show a renewed interest in soil research and its applications for improved planning and management of this fragile and finite resource.



Impact of Agriculture on Soil Degradation I

Author : Paulo Pereira

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 399 pages

File Size : 43,10 MB

Release : 2023-05-11

Category : Science

ISBN : 3031321685

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This is the first of two volumes that together provide a global overview of the impact of agriculture on soil degradation, tracing the most critical drivers like the use and abuse of agrochemicals, mechanization, overgrazing, irrigation, slash and burn agriculture, and the use of plastics. This book covers the main effects of agriculture practices on soil degradation in several countries from Africa, America, Asia, and Oceania, and it elucidates the impact of chemical agents on soil quality, namely, the use of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, soil acidification and microplastics pollution. In these continents, a large number of the population depend on agriculture, which sets an enormous pressure on the ecosystems. Divided into 13 chapters, the book offers authoritative contributions about the fundamental soil degradation problems in countries such as Argentina, Australia, Peru and Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, India, Israel, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, the United States of America. As soil degradation issues are often linked with biodiversity loss and poverty, readers will also find in this book an important discussion of the different social, economic, political, and environmental aspects contributing to soil quality and sustainable management. Given the breadth and depth of its coverage, the book offers an invaluable source of information for researchers, students, environmental managers and policymakers alike.



Advances in Understanding Soil Degradation

Author : Elmira Saljnikov

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 789 pages

File Size : 20,67 MB

Release : 2021-11-26

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 3030856828

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Book Description

This book informs about knowledge gain in soil and land degradation to reduce or prevent it for meeting the mission of the Sustainable Developments Goals of the United Nations. Essence, extent, monitoring methods and implications for ecosystem functioning of main soil degradation types are characterized in overview chapters and case studies. Challenges, approaches and data towards identification of degradation in the frame of improving functionality, health and multiple ecosystem services of soil are demonstrated in the studies of international expert teams. The book consists of five parts, containing 5–12 single chapters each and 36 in total. Parts are explaining (I) Concepts and Indicators, (II) Soil Erosion and Compaction, (III) Soil Contamination, (IV) Soil Carbon and Fertility Monitoring and (V) Soil Survey and Mapping of Degradation The primary audience of this book are scientists of different disciplines, decision-makers, farmers and further informed people dealing with sustainable management of soil and land.



Halt soil salinization, boost soil productivity

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.

Page : 413 pages

File Size : 17,18 MB

Release : 2022-05-02

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9251360782

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Book Description

The book of proceedings of the GSAS21 contains the papers presented during the Global Symposium on Salt-affected Soils that was held on 20-22 October 2022. The papers provide the up-to-date scientific knowledge and practical solutions for mapping, assessment, rehabilitation and sustainable management of saline and sodic soils as well as policy recommendations on actions needed to manage salt-affected soils, prevent soil degradation, and to upscale good practices and technologies on these soils.



Ecophysiology of High Salinity Tolerant Plants

Author : M. Ajmal Khan

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 440 pages

File Size : 36,90 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Nature

ISBN : 9781402040177

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They can germinate, grow and reproduce successfully in saline areas which would cause the death of regular plants.



Soil Salinity and Water Quality

Author : R. Chhabra

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 300 pages

File Size : 27,24 MB

Release : 2017-11-13

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1351415700

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Book Description

This volume covers such areas in the field of soil salinity and water quality as: origin and distribution of salt-affected soils; management of alkali soils; quality criteria of irrigation water; wastewaters as a source of irrigation; and grasses and trees in the management of salt-affected soils.



Salt Affected Soils

Author : Istvan Szabolcs

Publisher : Springer

Page : 296 pages

File Size : 30,67 MB

Release : 1989

Category : Nature

ISBN :

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Guideline for Salinity Assessment, Mitigation and Adaptation Using Nuclear and Related Techniques

Author : Mohammad Zaman

Publisher : Springer

Page : 183 pages

File Size : 15,77 MB

Release : 2018-11-28

Category : Nature

ISBN : 331996190X

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This open access book is an outcome of the collaboration between the Soil and Water Management & Crop Nutrition Section, Joint FAO/IAEA Division of Nuclear Techniques in Food and Agriculture, Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria, and Dr. Shabbir A Shahid, Senior Salinity Management Expert, Freelancer based in United Arab Emirates.The objective of this book is to develop protocols for salinity and sodicity assessment and develop mitigation and adaptation measures to use saline and sodic soils sustainably. The focus is on important issues related to salinity and sodicity and to describe these in an easy and user friendly way. The information has been compiled from the latest published literature and from the authors’ publications specific to the subject matter. The book consists of six chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the terms salinity and sodicity and describes various salinity classification systems commonly used around the world. Chapter 2 reviews global distribution of salinization and socioeconomic aspects related to salinity and crop production. Chapters 3 covers comprehensively salinity and sodicity adaptation and mitigation options including physical, chemical, hydrological and biological methods. Chapter 4 discusses the efforts that have been made to demonstrate the development of soil salinity zones under different irrigation systems. Chapter 5 discusses the quality of irrigation water, boron toxicity and relative tolerance to boron, the effects of chlorides on crops. Chapter 6 introduces the role of nuclear techniques in saline agriculture.



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