Soil Health and Climate Change (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)

"Soil Health and Climate Change" presents a comprehensive overview of the concept of soil health, including the significance of key soil attributes and management of soil health in conventional and emerging land use systems in the context of climate change. Starting with a review of the physical, chemical and biological indicators of soil health and their significance for monitoring the impacts of climate change, this book then focuses on describing the role of soil structure, pH, organic matter, nitrogen, respiration and biota in sustaining the basic functions of soil ecosystems, and their anticipated responses to climate change. Further topics include the management of cropping, pastoral, and forestry systems, and rehabilitated mine sites, with a focus on mitigation of and adaptation to climate change impacts. Finally, the opportunities and potential risks of organic farming, biochar and bioenergy systems, and their ability to sustain and even enhance soil health, are discussed.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Soil Biology, 29
Release date:	July 2011
First published:	2011
Editors:	Bhupinderpal Singh • Annette L. Cowie • K. Yin Chan
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	406
Edition:	2011 Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-20255-1
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Geology & the lithosphere > Soil science, sedimentology Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Promotions
LSN:	3-642-20255-1
Barcode:	9783642202551

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