Soil science and management

Processes in soils, with special focus on plant-soil interaction, are hot economic and social topics driven by climate change and its impact on human nutrition.

Reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of soil erosion, focussing on water-based and wind-based erosion processes Considers the effectiveness of mitigation measures to reduce soil erosion, including buffer strips, zero/no-tillage and cover crops Addresses recent advances in techniques used to measure, predict, track and model soil erosion, including digital soil mapping and proximal instrumental techniques

This handbook covers both principal and applications aspects of hydroponics.

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of sustainable and smart agriculture, as presented by leading  researchers at the XII Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture (FMPMSA), held in Lublin, Poland, on June 12-14, 2024.

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of sustainable and smart agriculture, as presented by leading  researchers at the XII Farm Machinery and Processes Management in Sustainable Agriculture (FMPMSA), held in Lublin, Poland, on June 12-14, 2024.

The book combines knowledge about salinity problems from soil science and plant science and presents an in-depth treatment of the current scientific findings to enable plant production on saline soils.

The book combines knowledge about salinity problems from soil science and plant science and presents an in-depth treatment of the current scientific findings to enable plant production on saline soils.

The book provides a cross sectoral assessment of the most relevant environmental challenges in the Mediterranean region, including land and water degradation, water and food security, and solution opportunities for these.

The book provides a cross sectoral assessment of the most relevant environmental challenges in the Mediterranean region, including land and water degradation, water and food security, and solution opportunities for these.

Discover the fascinating world of trees with this comprehensive tree identification guide book, combining practical dendrology knowledge with professional tree care techniques.

Reviews current understanding of the mechanisms of soil erosion, focussing on water-based and wind-based erosion processes Considers the effectiveness of mitigation measures to reduce soil erosion, including buffer strips, zero/no-tillage and cover crops Addresses recent advances in techniques used to measure, predict, track and model soil erosion, including digital soil mapping and proximal instrumental techniques

This book provides a novel integrated solution for sedimentation problems in major dams in the Damodar River Basin.

History is generally defined as "e;the study of past events, particularly in human affairs"e; and is mostly understood when presented chronologically.

History is generally defined as "e;the study of past events, particularly in human affairs"e; and is mostly understood when presented chronologically.

Provides a detailed overview of the recent trends in farm information management systems, including their evolution and role in improving farmer decision making Considers the range of data mining techniques used in decision support systems, such as artificial neural networks and support vector machines Includes a selection of case studies which explore the use of decision support systems in optimising farm management and productivity

Provides a detailed overview of the recent trends in farm information management systems, including their evolution and role in improving farmer decision making Considers the range of data mining techniques used in decision support systems, such as artificial neural networks and support vector machines Includes a selection of case studies which explore the use of decision support systems in optimising farm management and productivity

Considers the role of fertiliser use in agriculture as a major contributor to the imbalance of the global nitrogen cycle Reviews the effectiveness of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers and organic sources of nitrogen in optimising nitrogen use efficiency Highlights recent developments in the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers to reduce nitrous oxide emissions

An essential book for all gardeners who want to give a bit more thought into the way they gardenAdvice on gardening in harmony with natureFrom gardening during drought conditions to the best friendly fungiPlus how to make the perfect compostA thoughtful and practical book on how to garden in harmony with nature.

This volume presents up-to-date information on technological advancements in climate smart farming systems, covering crop modeling, irrigation practices, spatial modeling and agricultural policy in the context of climate change.

This volume presents up-to-date information on technological advancements in climate smart farming systems, covering crop modeling, irrigation practices, spatial modeling and agricultural policy in the context of climate change.

Considers the role of fertiliser use in agriculture as a major contributor to the imbalance of the global nitrogen cycle Reviews the effectiveness of inorganic nitrogen fertilisers and organic sources of nitrogen in optimising nitrogen use efficiency Highlights recent developments in the use of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers to reduce nitrous oxide emissions

This is the first book where top researchers focus on presenting new research proposals in soil science.

This is the first book where top researchers focus on presenting new research proposals in soil science.

This book is based on the accepted papers for presentation at the 2nd MedGU Annual Meeting, Marrakesh 2022.

This book is based on the accepted papers for presentation at the 2nd MedGU Annual Meeting, Marrakesh 2022.

This book provides a multidisciplinary synthesis of the sustainable management of natural resources.

This book provides a multidisciplinary synthesis of the sustainable management of natural resources.

This book is based on the papers accepted for presentation during the 3rd Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-3).

The Encyclopedia of Lunar Science includes the latest topical data, definitions, and explanations of the many and varied facets of lunar science.

The Encyclopedia of Lunar Science includes the latest topical data, definitions, and explanations of the many and varied facets of lunar science.

Learn how to make and use nourishing compost for your garden with this handy little guidebook from an experienced National Trust head gardener.

Under ongoing climate change, natural and cultivated habitats of major food crops are being continuously disturbed.

This book focuses on the impact of climate change on India, addressing environmental problems and conducting an analysis of the climate change impact on mitigation processes.

Este es un documento que desde su introducción permite al lector conocer las características y dinámicas de transformación de los suelos de alta montaña a través de herramientas y métodos que posibilitan el alcance de conocimientos técnicos y cómo tomar datos que generan información de alta calidad científica.

This textbook on the applied aspects of soil physics covers introduction to soil physical properties and processes, and their evaluation and management in relation to plant growth.

Una de las características para definir los suelos ándicos es su origen volcánico, juventud y fragilidad.

This edited volume is the first book that explicitly explains the link between the extraordinarily small-scale microbial processes and the growth and yield attributes of millet crops.

This textbook on the applied aspects of soil physics covers introduction to soil physical properties and processes, and their evaluation and management in relation to plant growth.

At a time when the Colorado River and all those who depend on it are in peril, this urgent book offers both a love song and a paean of regret to America's most spectacular river (Denver Post) and a plea to save [it] before it's too late (The Wall Street Journal).

The book represents a multidisciplinary approach to understanding soil-landscape-vegetation relationships and, specifically, the ecophysiology of plant communities developing on sandy soils of very low fertility that are subject to seasonal flooding.

This handbook covers both principal and applications aspects of hydroponics.

Los suelos y su fertilidad está concebido como texto de curso introductorio de suelo, destinado a alumnos de ciencias agrícolas y ambientales.

Exactly 35 years after the first Colloquium was held, the Eleventh International Plant Nutrition Colloquium took place from 30 July to 4 August 1989 in Wageningen, The Netherlands.

This book introduces the reader to the Great Lakes and considers their soil-forming factors and processes, taxonomic structure of the soils, soil geography and pedodiversity, while also addressing the importance and protection of soils in the Great Lakes Coastal Zone.

This state-of-the-art book clearly explains the basic principles of soil hydrology and the current knowledge in this field.

This two-volume work is an effort to provide a common platform to environmental engineers, microbiologists, chemical scientists, plant physiologists and molecular biologists working with a common aim of sustainable solutions to varied environmental contamination issues.

This book is based on the papers accepted for presentation during the 3rd Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-3).

The current global environmental crisis is primarily the result of non-standardized parameters for environmental regulation, and is impacting e.