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Advances in Soil Science - Volume 14 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)
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Advances in Soil Science - Volume 14 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1990)
Series: Advances in Soil Science, 14
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The study of soils today has taken on increased importance because
a rapidly expanding population is placing demands on the soil never
before experienced. This has led to an increase in land
degradation. Land degradation is one of the most severe problems
facing mankind. Volume 11 of Advances in Soil Science was devoted
entirely to this critical area of soil science. From the beginning
of agriculture until about 1950, increased food production came
almost entirely from expanding the cropland base. Since 1950,
however, the yield per unit of land area for major crops has
increased dramatically. Much of the increase in yields was because
of increased inputs of energy. Between 1950 and 1985, the farm
tractor fleet quadrupled, world irrigated area tripled, and use of
fertilizer increased ninefold. Between 1950 and 1985, the total
energy used in world agriculture increased 6. 9 times. Until
recently, sustainability was seldom, if ever, mentioned in
agricultural literature. Now, it is one of the most widely used
terms. The high costs ofirriga tion development, escalating energy
costs during the 1970s, public concern over potential negative
impacts of fertilizer and pesticides on water supplies, soil ero
sion, soil compaction and salinity problems, and other concerns
have caused many people to question whether many of the present
agriculture systems can be sustained. As a result, soil science is
beginning to focus more on sustaining the resource base."
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