Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Soil Management

• Autore: Prasad Majeti Narasimha Vara
• Pubblicazione: Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2023; ©2023
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (531 pages)
• Disciplina: 631.4
• Altri autori: KumarChitranjan
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- List of Contributors -- Preface -- About the Editors -- Chapter 1 Soil Degradation: A Major Challenge in the Twenty-First Century -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Soil Degradation: Start and Consequences -- 1.3 Soil Protection, Conservation, and Recuperation Strategies -- 1.4 Challenges for the Twenty-First Century -- 1.5 Final Considerations -- References -- Chapter 2 Degradation of Agriculture Systems by Invasive Alien Plants and Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Restoration -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.1.1 Effects of IAPs on Soil Attributes and Microbial Diversity of Agroecosystems -- 2.2 Agroecological Solutions -- 2.2.1 Physical Weed Control Methods -- 2.2.2 Cultural Control Method -- 2.2.3 Stale Seed Bed -- 2.2.4 Cover Cropping -- 2.2.5 Intercropping -- 2.2.6 Crop Rotation -- 2.2.7 Crop Selection -- 2.2.8 Cover Cropping -- 2.3 Biological Control Methods -- 2.4 Classical or Inoculative Biological Control -- 2.4.1 Inundative or Augmentative Biological Control -- 2.5 Allelopathy in Agroecosystems -- 2.6 Restoration and Carbon Sequestration Approaches in Agro/Ecosystem/Forestry Systems -- 2.7 Conclusions -- 2.7.1 Declaration of Competing Interest -- Acknowledgment -- References -- Chapter 3 Soil Management for Carbon Sequestration -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Agronomic Management Practices -- 3.2.1 Tillage -- 3.2.2 Nutrient Management -- 3.2.3 Organic Amendments -- 3.2.4 Crop Rotation -- 3.2.5 Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry Systems -- 3.2.6 Effect of Water Quality and Irrigation Practices on Soil Sequestration -- 3.2.7 Contribution of Microorganisms to Soil Carbon Sequestration -- 3.3 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 Soil Degradation, Resilience, Restoration, and Sustainable Use -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 Impacts of Human Activity on Soil Degradation -- 4.2.1 Agriculture. ; 4.2.2 Overgrazing -- 4.2.3 Mining -- 4.2.4 Negative Effects Derived from Human Activity -- 4.3 Methods to Restore the Soil -- 4.3.1 Conservation Agriculture -- 4.3.2 Soil Amendments -- 4.3.3 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) -- 4.3.4 Grazing Management -- 4.3.5 Phytoremediation -- 4.4 Sustainable Use of the Soil -- 4.4.1 Production Systems Based on Polycultures -- 4.4.2 Agroforestry Systems -- 4.4.3 Crop Rotation -- 4.4.4 Cover Crops -- 4.4.5 Conservation Tillage -- 4.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 5 Organic Farming - a Sustainable Option to Reduce Soil Degradation -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Land Degradation-What Are we Doing to our Soil? -- 5.3 Organic Farming-An Environmentally Sustainable Trend Expanding Worldwide -- 5.4 Organic Farming and Soil Fertility -- 5.4.1 Organic Matter -- 5.4.2 Nutrient Cycling -- 5.4.3 Microbial Biomass -- 5.4.4 Biostimulants -- 5.5 Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 6 Ecological Restoration of Degraded Soils Through Protective Afforestation -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 The Importance of Reclamation for the Protection of Post-Mining Sites -- 6.3 Soil Reconstruction in Varied Post-Mine Site Conditions -- 6.4 Criteria for Assessing the Adaptation of Tree Species to the Conditions of Reclaimed Areas -- 6.5 The Impact of Tree Species on Soil Properties -- 6.6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 7 Biochar Applications for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Resume of Biochar for Sustainable Soil Management -- 7.3 Biochar Advantages for Sustainable Soil Management -- 7.4 Feedstock for Production of Biochar -- 7.5 Soil Carbon Storage/Sequestration -- 7.6 Biochar Influence on Detoxification of Potentially Toxic Elements in Soil -- 7.7 Biochar Mitigates Salinity in Different Crop Fields. ; 7.8 Miscellaneous Benefits of Biochar for Soil Sustainability -- References -- Chapter 8 Restoring Ecosystems: Guidance from Agroecology for Sustainability in Thailand -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Importance of Agricultural Strategy and Ecological Restoration in Thailand -- 8.3 Management of Thailand's Restoration of Agricultural Areas -- 8.3.1 Large-Scale Agriculture and Modern Agricultural Technology -- 8.3.2 Small-Scale Agriculture and Sustainable Agricultural Systems -- 8.4 Special Cases of Restoration and Sustainable Agriculture in Thailand -- 8.4.1 Rice Cultivation in Inland Saline Soil of Northeast Thailand -- 8.4.2 Restoring Arid Areas to Become a Floating Market in the Forest with the King's Philosophy -- 8.4.3 Integrated Agricultural Learning Center for Sustainability -- 8.4.4 Large Community Organic Rice Fields -- 8.5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Chapter 9 Emergy Approach to the Sustainable Use of Ecosystems toward Better Land Management -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Emergy Methodology -- 9.3 Review Methodology -- 9.4 Mixed Farming -- 9.5 Emergy Applied to Mixed Farming -- 9.6 Emergy Indices and Scope Widening -- 9.7 Main Findings and Gaps in Literature -- 9.8 Future Advises -- References -- Chapter 10 Agroecological Transformation for Sustainable Food Systems -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Agroecology -- 10.2.1 Agroecology and Food Systems -- 10.2.2 Principles of Agroecology -- 10.2.3 In Farm Practices -- 10.3 Agroecological Approaches -- 10.3.1 Conservation Agriculture -- 10.3.2 Organic Agriculture -- 10.3.3 Integrated Farming -- 10.3.4 Agroforestry -- 10.3.5 Permaculture -- 10.4 Limits -- 10.5 Prospects -- 10.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 11 Alternative Production Systems ("Roof-Top," Vertical, Hydroponic, and Aeroponic Farming) -- 11.1 Introduction -- 11.2 Rooftop Farming/Agriculture (RA) and Vertical Farming. ; 11.3 Hydroponic Farming -- 11.4 Aeroponic Farming -- 11.5 Future Perspectives -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 12 Regaining the Essential Ecosystem Services in Degraded Lands -- 12.1 Introduction -- 12.2 Soil and Water Conservation Techniques -- 12.3 Soil Management -- 12.3.1 Engineering Measures for Controlling Soil Erosion -- 12.4 Loose Boulder/Stone/Masonry Check Dams/Brushwood Check Dams -- 12.5 Crop Management -- 12.5.1 Conservation Tillage -- 12.5.2 Objectives of Minimum Tillage -- 12.6 Soil Erosion Models for Quantification -- 12.7 Integrated Nutrient Management to Address the Soil Degradation -- 12.8 Improving Soil Ecosystem Services Through Soil Microorganisms -- References -- Chapter 13 Phytochemicals as an Eco-Friendly Source for Sustainable Management of Soil-Borne Plant Pathogens in Soil Ecosystem -- 13.1 Introduction -- 13.2 Soil-Borne Pathogens: Major Threat to Agroecosystem -- 13.3 Green Chemicals as Better Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticides to Combat Soil-Borne Pests -- 13.4 Nanoencapsulation as a Booster to Green Pesticides -- 13.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14 Restoration of Saline Soils for Sustainable Crop Production -- 14.1 Introduction -- 14.2 Characteristics of Saline Soils -- 14.3 Impact of Soil Salinization on Plant Growth -- 14.4 Restoration of Saline Soils -- 14.4.1 Leaching of Excess Salt along Soil Profile -- 14.4.2 Surface Flushing of Salts -- 14.4.3 Physical Remediation -- 14.4.4 Electro-Kinetic Remediation -- 14.4.5 Salt-Tolerant Plants, Halophytes, and Organic Matter Applications -- 14.4.6 Inoculation of Microorganisms -- 14.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15 Conservation Agriculture as Sustainable and Smart Soil Management: When Food Systems Meet Sustainability -- 15.1 Introduction: Challenging A "Global Syndemic". ; 15.2 Conservation Agriculture: Exploring Concept, Objectives, and Ambitions -- 15.3 Harnessing Soil Functioning under Conservation Agriculture -- 15.4 Food Security Under Conservation Agriculture: From Farm to Fork -- 15.5 CA Systems as Drivers for Social Development and Economic Growth -- 15.6 Challenges and Socio-Economic Barriers for CA Adoption -- 15.7 Conclusion: Bridging and Bonding CA Science and Policy -- References -- Chapter 16 The Ecology of Intercropping Systems, Tree-Cover Dynamics of Grazing Lands, and Cover Crops for Soil Management -- 16.1 Introduction -- 16.2 Intercropping Systems -- 16.3 Sustainable Forest Management -- 16.4 Cover Crops for Sustainable Soil Management -- 16.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 17 Strategies for Restoration and Utilization of Degraded Lands for Sustainable Oil Palm Plantation and Industry -- 17.1 Introduction -- 17.2 Palm Oil Plantations: Characteristics and Issues -- 17.3 Degraded Land: Definition and Rehabilitation Efforts -- 17.4 Operation Strategies -- 17.4.1 Identification of Initial Constraints -- 17.4.2 Selecting Suitable Degraded Land -- 17.4.3 Species Selection (for Rotation Farming and Interrow Covering) -- 17.4.4 Nursery Practices -- 17.4.5 Cultivation and Maintenance -- 17.4.6 Harvesting and Marketing -- 17.5 Challenges and Opportunities -- 17.6 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18 Reclaiming Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas-Potentials for Agroecology -- 18.1 Introduction -- 18.2 Characterizing Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas -- 18.2.1 Overview on Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas and Respective Hazards -- 18.2.2 Development Potentials of Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas -- 18.2.3 New Approaches to a Land Saving Management -- 18.3 After Use Options for Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas -- 18.3.1 General Options and Restrictions. ; 18.3.2 Restoration and Green Infrastructure.
• Titolo autorizzato: Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Soil Management
• ISBN: 1-119-91199-0; 1-119-91197-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910830577103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II