Soil Conservation and Management (2nd ed. 2023)

This updated and expanded second edition textbook, describes all main aspects of soil management, to address the serious problems of soil erosion and the attendant environmental pollution. The global high demands for food, fiber, feed, and fuel put a constant strain on the environment, which can only be mitigated by soil conservation. This edition incorporates new concepts and provides an up-to-date review of soil management principles and practices. The authors also added new chapters on cover crops, crop residues, soil water management, nutrient management, perennials in crop rotations and organic amendments. All practices have a clear perspective on addressing soil erosion, physical and chemical problems, carbon dynamics and sequestration as well as non-point source pollution. The restorative nature of many practices, also consider water conservation as a main pillar of sustaining a healthy soil. This textbook is valuable for students and professionals in soil science, agronomy, agricultural engineering, hydrology, and management of natural resources.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	August 2023
Authors:	Humberto Blanco • Rattan Lal
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Pages:	594
Edition:	2nd ed. 2023
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-130340-1
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	3-03-130340-7
Barcode:	9783031303401

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