Advantages and Disadvantages of Sandy Soils

• Autore: Othman Rashidi Bin
• Pubblicazione: New York : , : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, , 2023; ©2023
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (270 pages)
• Disciplina: 631.4
• Soggetto topico: Sandy soils; Soil management; Soil fertility
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 -- Sandy Soil: Advantages and Disadvantages -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Sandy Soil -- Advantages -- Disadvantages -- Physical and Hydrological -- Chemical and Agronomical -- Biological and Ecological -- Managing Sandy Soil -- Agroforestry Approach -- Soil Amelioration -- Natural Materials -- Microbial Mineralization -- Technology Application -- Fertilisation -- Remediation Potential -- Agricultural Wastes -- Reinforcement Soil -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2 -- Improving Physical Properties of Sandy Soil by Si-Rich Amendments -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Greenhouse -- Field Test -- Statistical Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Greenhouse Test -- Field Test -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3 -- Profiles and Distribution Patterns of Different Metal Ion Contaminants in the Sandy Soil Landfill Areas -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Sandy Soil Properties -- Landfill Soil Contamination -- Methodology -- Soil Sampling -- Landfill Soil Preparation Using the Acid Microwave Digestion Process -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4 -- The Physical and Chemical Properties of Water and Sandy Soil Found in the Ex-Mining Lake Regions in Malaysia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Water Issue at Ex Mining Areas and Lake Catchment -- Pollution from Specific Sources -- Non-Point Sources of Pollution -- Sources of Water Pollution in Malaysia -- Soil Characteristics -- The Structure of the Soil -- Soil Function and Formation -- Soil Classification and Properties -- Soil Standards and Guidelines in Malaysia -- Sandy Soils -- Assessment of the Water Quality Parameters -- Dissolved Oxygen -- Biochemical Oxygen Demand -- Chemical Oxygen Demand -- Ammoniacal Nitrogen -- pH -- Suspended Solids (SS). ; National Lake Water Quality Criteria and Standards -- Physical and Chemicals Properties of Soil and Water -- Heavy Metal Distribution in Soil and Water -- Methodology -- Sampling Location for Sandy Soil Area in Peninsular Malaysia -- Soil Sampling and Preparation -- Physicochemical Analysis of Water -- YSI Testing and Analysis -- Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Test and Analysis -- Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Test and Analysis: -- Dilution Water Preparation Technique for BOD -- Sample Size Selection for BOD -- Ammoniacal Nitrogen Test and Analysis -- Total Suspended Solid Test and Analysis -- Soil Analysis -- Soil Texture Analysis -- Determination of the Soil Colour Intensity Using the Munsell Soil Colour Chart -- Soil pH Analysis -- Total Organic Carbon Analysis -- Cation Exchange Capacity Analysis -- Heavy Metals Concentration Analysis -- Pre-Acid Digestion for Water -- Pre-Acid Digestion for Soil -- ICP-MS Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Physicochemical Properties of the Water Samples in Sandy Soil Areas -- Analysis of Heavy Metal Concentrations in the Water Samples collected from Sandy Soil Areas -- The Relationship Between pH, DO % Saturation, BOD, COD, TSS, and Ammoniacal Nitrogen Levels to Determine the Water Quality Index in Sandy Soil Land Areas -- Relationship between Heavy Metal Ions and Water Quality in the Sandy Soil Land Areas -- Potential Future Research to Remediate the Contaminants in the Water and Soil Samples collected from the Ex-Mining Areas -- Physical or Chemical Remediation Processes -- Bioremediation and Green Remediation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5 -- Flora on the Heath Forest Sandy Soil of Terengganu and Sarawak -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Heath Forest Soil Condition -- Plant Species on Heath Sandy Soils -- Plant Adaptation on Sandy Soil -- Allelochemicals and Antagonism Relationships. ; Carnivorous Syndrome -- Adhesive Traps -- Pitfall or Pitcher Traps -- Snap Traps -- Suction Traps -- Lobster Pot or Eel Traps -- Values of the Heath Forest -- Ethnobotanical Functions -- Applications of Mucilage -- Aesthetical Values -- Plants Species as Ecological Indicator -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6 -- Forest Therapy Concept Implementation in the Sandy Soil Heath Forest Area for Potential Healthcare Enhancements -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Forest Therapy -- Heath Forest -- Forests for Better Healthcare -- Physiological Benefits -- Psychological Benefits -- Methodology -- Site Study -- Soil Sampling -- Soil Texture Analysis -- Soil Colour Analysis -- Water Sampling -- Physico-Chemicals Analysis -- Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) -- Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) -- Ammoniacal Nitrogen (NH3-N) -- Nitrite (NO2) -- Nitrate (NO3) -- Total Suspended Solid (TSS) -- Results and Discussion -- Sight -- Sound -- Touch and Smell -- Physical Characteristics of Soil -- Heath Forest - Water Quality Index -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7 -- Bris Soil: Natural Vegetation and Potential Cultivated Plants -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Bris Soil -- Baging Series -- Rhu Tapai Series -- Rudua Series -- Jambu Series -- Natural Vegetation of Bris Soil -- Heath Vegetation -- Threats of Natural Ecosystem and Need for Conservation -- Potential Cultivated Plants in Bris Soil -- Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) -- Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plants) -- Rice (Oryza sativa) -- Pineapple (Ananas comosus) -- Potential Use of Seawater for Pineapple Production -- Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) -- Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) -- Meranti (Shorea roxburghii) -- Bris Soil Bacteria -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8 -- Aquatic Plants as Ecological Indicators - Status and Indices of Unhealthy Sandy Soil Water Bodies -- Abstract. ; Introduction -- Eutrophication -- Inorganic Pollutants -- Aquatic Plants as Ecological Indicators -- Aquatic Plants - Organs and Functions -- Roots -- Shoots -- Leaves -- Benefits of Macrophytes as Bioindicators -- Methodology -- Study Areas and Sampling Sites -- Sample Collection -- Water Sampling -- Nutrient Analysis -- Heavy Metals Analysis -- Statistical Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Analysis of Nutrients Content, pH and Dissolved Oxygen at Selected Waterbodies in Selangor -- Heavy Metal Content Assessment for Selected Waterbodies in Selangor -- Conclusion -- References -- Index -- About the Editors -- Blank Page.
• Sommario/riassunto: "This book presents the significant values of the sandy soil properties, which include biotic and abiotic components, soil protection, soil amelioration, ecological indicators, and, differing from other books, Forest Therapy concept implementation at sandy soil Heath Forest area for potential healthcare enhancement. This book may benefit people from different fields, including ecologists, landscape architects, researchers, students, etc., to understand in-depth sandy soil properties, characteristics, and functional values"--
• Titolo autorizzato: Advantages and Disadvantages of Sandy Soils
• ISBN: 9798886975321; 9798886974867
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911008441803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Air, Water and Soil Pollution Science and Technology