This three-volume third edition offers a vast array of recent peer-reviewed articles. Compiled by hundreds of international experts, the Encyclopedia of Soil Science, Third Edition, covers all branche
Soil—The Basis of All Terrestrial LifeAncient civilizations and cultures—Mayan, Aztec, Mesopotamian, Indus, and Yangtze—were built on good soils, surviving only as long as soils had the capacity to su
Compiled by more than 400 experts, the Encyclopedia of Soil Science, Second Edition covers all branches of soil science including pedology, mineralogy, physics, soil mechanics, hydrology, chemistry, b
A comprehensive book on basic processes of soil C dynamics and the underlying factors and causes which determine the technical and economic potential of soil C sequestration. The book provides informa
Nitrous oxide gas is a long-lived relatively active greenhouse gas (GHG) with an atmospheric lifetime of approximately 120 years, and heat trapping effects about 310 times more powerful than carbon di
Carbon Sequestration in Forest Ecosystems is a comprehensive book describing the basic processes of carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems, their contribution to carbon sequestration and implications fo
"Principles of Soil Management and Conservation" comprehensively reviews the state-of-knowledge on soil erosion and management. It discusses in detail soil conservation topics in relation to soil pro
Principles of Soil Physics examines the impact of the physical, mechanical, and hydrological properties and processes of soil on agricultural production, the environment, and sustainable use of natura
This book provides an understanding of the role of human activities in accelerating change in global carbon cycling summarizes current knowledge of the contemporary carbon budget. Starting from the ge
Urbanization drastically alters the ecosystems structure and functions, disrupts cycling of C and other elements along with water. It alters the energy balance and influences climate at local, regiona
A tree's leaves may be ever so good,So may its bark, so may its wood;But unless you put the right thing to its root,It never will show much flower or fruit.u from "Leaves Compared With Flowers", by Ro
Climate is a soil-forming factor, and soil can impact the climate through a reduction in the emissions of greenhouse gases. There is growing interest in soil management practices capable to mitigating
In natural ecosystems, nitrogen (N) is in short supply and an important control of numerous ecosystem functions. Understanding the N cycle is imperative to improve capacity to meet global N demands wh
Globally, 30% of the world population lived in urban areas in 1950, 54% in 2016 and 66% projected by 2050. The most urbanized regions include North America, Latin America, and Europe. Urban encroachm
Because inappropriate use of phosphorus can lead to non-point source pollution and eutrophication of natural waters, effective systems for managing its use are needed to minimize environmental risks.
Faced with challenges of resource scarcity and environmental degradation, it is important to adopt innovative farming systems that maximize resource efficiency while protecting the environment. This v
This book discusses cultural, economic, social, and technological aspects of sustainable soil management for smallholder farmers. Chapters explore soil-related and instituational constraints, principl
