Author : Francesca Somma
Publisher :
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,34 MB
Release : 1997
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Author : Paolo D'Odorico
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 35,81 MB
Release : 2006-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 1402042604
By combining the analysis of biotic and abiotic components of terrestrial ecosystems, this volume provides a synthesis of material on arid and semiarid landscapes, which is currently scattered in a number of books and journal articles. The focus on water-limited ecosystems is motivated by their high sensitivity to daily, seasonal, and decadal perturbations in water availability, and by the ecologic, climatic, and economic significance of most of the world's drylands. Conceived as a tool for scientists working in the area of the earth and environmental sciences, this book presents the basic principles of eco-hydrology as well as a broad spectrum of topics and advances in this research field. The chapters have been contributed by authors with different expertise, who work in several arid areas around the world. They describe the various interactions among the biological and physical dynamics in dryland ecosystems, starting from basic processes in the soil-vegetation-climate system, to landscape-scale hydrologic and geomorphic processes, ecohydrologic controls on soil nutrient dynamics, and multiscale analyses of disturbances and patterns.
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Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 46,16 MB
Release : 2002-04-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080490174
This volume in Advances in Agronomy contains seven outstanding reviews that discuss cutting edge developments in the crop and soil sciences. Chapter 1 addresses desertification and its relation to climate change. Chapter 2 discusses fate and transport of viruses in porous media. Chapter 3 is a comprehensive treatment of the future needs of root water and nutrient uptake modeling. Chapter 4 is a review on micronutrients in crop production, including a discussion on improving the supply and acquisition. Chapter 5 provides information on soils in tropical and temperate regions. Chapter 6 desribes free-air CO2 enrichment in agriculture. Lastly, chapter 7 discusses break crops and their application in organic agriculture.Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source of the latest and best research in agronomy. Major reviews deal with cutting edge issues of interest to agronomists, as well as crop and soil scientists. As always, the topics covered are varied and exemplary of the panoply of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. Donald Sparks is the editor and has been a president of the Soil Science Society of America.Advances in Agronomy has the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture. The Science Citation Index, 1986, reports an impact factor over 2,459 and a cited half-life over 10 years.
Author : Natalie Schröder
Publisher : Forschungszentrum Jülich
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 34,23 MB
Release : 2014-03-21
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ISBN : 3893369236
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Page : 898 pages
File Size : 32,4 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Hydrology
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Author : Dennis J. Timlin
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 39,13 MB
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0891183388
Research progress in soil–root growth interactions has been slow due to the relative inaccessibility of roots in their natural environment and because root research cuts across the boundaries of soil science, ecology, crop science, and plant physiology, among others. Enhancing Understanding and Quantification of Soil–Root Growth Interactions takes on this challenge to solve society's growing problems in the conservation of quality water and soil resources. Researchers must come together and leverage our understanding of the rhizosphere to maximize efficient, sustainable use of limited water and soil nutrient resources. This is a serious calling—from addressing the critical needs in nations who cannot afford costly fertilizers, to the global challenge of enhancing soil carbon storage to reduce climate change effects of elevated carbon dioxide. This book brings together scientists from different disciplines, worldwide, together to encourage synthesis of transdisciplinary knowledge and further research and developments in the area of root–soil interactions.
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Publisher :
Page : 2726 pages
File Size : 25,67 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Chemistry
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Author : Janin Riedelsberger
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 46,90 MB
Release : 2017-08-16
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ISBN : 2889452441
Author : Yoav Waisel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1749 pages
File Size : 24,7 MB
Release : 2002-03-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 0824744748
The third edition of a standard resource, this book offers a state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary presentation of plant roots. It examines structure and development, assemblage of root systems, metabolism and growth, stressful environments, and interactions at the rhizosphere. Reflecting the explosion of advances and emerging technologies in the field, the book presents developments in the study of root origin, composition, formation, and behavior for the production of novel pharmaceutical and medicinal compounds, agrochemicals, dyes, flavors, and pesticides. It details breakthroughs in genetics, molecular biology, growth substance physiology, biotechnology, and biomechanics.
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Page : 1336 pages
File Size : 12,33 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Water
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