Sedimentology and pedology

This book, first published in 1989, the proceedings of the 19th Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium, is the first set of essays focused on the history of the subject.

Agrochemicals and agricultural practices have a tremendous impact on environmental quality, particularly their role in water quality degradation.

Forage crops are an essential component of livestock's diet.

The fourth edition of Soil Microbiology, Ecology and Biochemistry updates this widely used reference as the study and understanding of soil biota, their function, and the dynamics of soil organic matter has been revolutionized by molecular and instrumental techniques, and information technology.

This new volume, Biofertilizers and Biopesticides in Sustainable Agriculture, presents strategies for the management of soil and crop diseases.

This book provides an up-to-date compilation of the latest research on the petrography, facies, paleonvironmental significance and economic aspects of continental carbonates.

Between 1958 and 2008, the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere increased from 316 to 385 ppm.

This book helps a novice to explore the terrain independently.

Management Strategies for Water Use Efficiency and Micro Irrigated Crops presents new research and technologies for making better use of water resources for agricultural purposes.

This book presents the accumulated data and current state of geological knowledge on China's main shale gas fields.

Many wetlands around the world act as sinks for pollutants, in particular for trace elements.

First published in 1991.

This book envisages a multi-proxy approach using stable isotopes, geochemical proxies, magnetic susceptibility and associated biotic events for paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental interpretations of the Mesozoic sedimentary record of India.

This book provides a holistic guide to the construction of numerical models to explain the co-evolution of landforms, soils, vegetation and tectonics.

Ecosystem Consequences of Soil Warming: Microbes, Vegetation, Fauna and Soil Biogeochemistry focuses on biotic and biogeochemical responses to warmer soils including plant and microbial evolution.

Provides the tools needed to explore the incredible complexities of the earth's soils Now in its Second Edition, this highly acclaimed text fully equips readers with the skills and knowledge needed to analyze soil and correctly interpret the results.

This book presents (i) a comprehensive methodological approach in analyzing karst surface features using contemporary GIS tools of high resolution applied on a large study area and extensive dataset, (ii) a revision and evaluation of the existing concepts valid in the modern karst geomorphology, (iii) a detailed elaboration of overlooked and yet undefined karst surface features, and (iv) an innovation in the discussion on origin and evolution of karst surface features.

This book, first published in 1986, stems from the 1986 Binghamton Geomorphology Symposium.

This book explores how the landscapes in indigenous territories are rapidly changing due to increased global industrial demand.

Originally published in 1974, Arctic and Alpine Environments examines, the relatively simple ecosystems of arctic and alpine lands that still occupy extensive areas little disturbed by modern technology.

The Fourth Edition of the Handbook of Photosynthesis offers a unique and comprehensive collection of topics in the field of photosynthesis, serving as an invaluable resource in this field.

A comprehensive treatment of the human role in modifying geomorphological forms and processes and their influence on the Earth''s systems.

Soil in the Environment is key for every course in soil science, earth science, and environmental disciplines.

Wer träumt nicht davon, im Sommer auf Spitzbergen zu sein?

How can high-growth areas such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America sustain agricultural production for current and future generations?

Buon appetito!

Dieses Buch gibt dem Leser Einblicke in die Arbeitsweise der etwas verborgenen Welt der globalen Entwicklungs-Organisationen auf dem Gebiet der Wasserwirtschaft im landwirtschaftlichen Sektor.

Rocks, more than anything else, underpin our lives.

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Rocks, more than anything else, underpin our lives.

Though filled with all sorts of bugs and other finds, the soil is very important to life.

Though filled with all sorts of bugs and other finds, the soil is very important to life.

The book provides an overview of water stress in plants and alterations in the physiology, morphology, anatomy, and molecular mechanism due to water stress.

Natural pesticides and allelochemicals are used for protection against invasive plants, but when released into the environment they can have both positive and negative effects on plants.

Field work, supplemented by laboratory studies, is a cornerstone for the geological sciences.

 The book introduces the topic of geochemical modeling of fluids in subsurface and hydrothermal systems.

The book provides an overview of water stress in plants and alterations in the physiology, morphology, anatomy, and molecular mechanism due to water stress.

The Encyclopedia of Applied Geology is an international compendium of engineering geology topics prepared by experts from many countries.

This richly illustrated book provides a regionally focused overview about the landscapes and landforms of France.

Over the last few decades inversion concepts have become an integral part of experimental data interpretation in several branches of science.

To meet the food requirements of the growing population worldwide, the agricultural domain is being technologically empowered to produce more with fewer resources and investments.

As the demand for healthy and sustainable food options increases, organic farming is becoming a viable alternative to conventional farming practices that traditionally rely heavily on synthetic inputs.