Advances in Soil Science - Soil Restoration Volume 17 (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992)

Soil degradation is clearly one of the most pressing problems facing man kind. A continuation of soil degradation will eventually lead to a loss in crop productivity even though fertilizers and other inputs often result in increased yields in the short term. Soil degradation also leads to environ mental pollution. A decrease in soil quality invariably leads to a decrease in water quality, and often in air quality. While there is a clear consensus that soil degradation is a major problem, the literature on this subject leaves numerous baffling questions. If statis tics on land degradation are correct, there is a definite cause for concern, and present a mammoth challenge for agricultural scientists. There are those that say the scientific community has over dramatized this issue, and created a credibility problem. Consequently; Volume 11 of Advances in Soil Science was organized by Dr. Rattan Lal who is recognized as a lead ing authority on the subject. The objective of Volume 11 was to assess the types and processes of soil degradation and establish some of the major cause-effect relationships. Volume II documented the seriousness of soil degradation in many parts of the world. Therefore, it seemed immediately important to devote a volume to the principles and technologies for restor ing degraded soils to a productive status. While the land resources are limited, world population is rapidly increasing, particularly in developing countries. Dr."

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Advances in Soil Science, 17
Release date:	September 2011
First published:	1992
Contributors:	J. K Cronk • J.P. Curry • D. Dent • W.T. Frankenberger • J a Good • N N Goswami • F M Hons • L.R. Hossner • R. Lal • T.J. Logan
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	456
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
ISBN-13:	978-1-4612-7684-5
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Agricultural science Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Forestry & silviculture: practice & techniques Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere
LSN:	1-4612-7684-5
Barcode:	9781461276845

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