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Discover the latest available knowledge on ways to reduce CO2 in
the atmosphere! The problem of quickly mounting CO2 emissions in
the fast-developing Latin American region was addressed in a
symposium held in Piracicaba, Brazil, in June 2004. Carbon
Sequestration in Soils of Latin America presents the latest
available knowledge in soil C sequestration and improved land and
soil management which can also lead to other positive effects, such
as greater fertility of soil and higher crop yields. This text, in
easy-to-understand language, comprehensively reviews ways to best
transform various soils from being a source of carbon released into
the atmosphere to become a sink for carbon absorption. Carbon
Sequestration in Soils of Latin America presents a full-rounded
explanation of this information in four sections. The first section
gives detailed background information about the region, its
climate, and the differing soils, along with basic concepts behind
the science. The second section describes recommended management
practices and rates of soil C sequestration. The third section
thoroughly deals with methods of assessment of soil C. The last
section provides a summary of recommendations for further research
and development. The book is extensively referenced and contains
numerous figures, tables, and photographs. Topics in Carbon
Sequestration in Soils of Latin America include: soil eco-regions
and principal biomes of Latin America soil carbon stock in
principal ecosystems of Latin America rates of carbon sequestration
in different eco-regions for predominant land use and management
the role of the Amazon region in mitigating climate change the
importance of tropical savannas of Latin America in mitigating
global warming innovative methods of assessment of soil carbon pool
trading carbon credits designing pilot soil carbon sequestration
projects potential of soil carbon sequestration in Latin America
priorities and recommendations for future research Carbon
Sequestration in Soils of Latin America is a comprehensive,
essential resource for land managers, policymakers, educators,
students, and researchers.
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