| Autore |
Othman Rashidi Bin
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| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa |
New York : , : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, , 2023
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| Descrizione fisica |
1 online resource (270 pages)
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| Disciplina |
631.4
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| Collana |
Air, Water and Soil Pollution Science and Technology
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| Soggetto topico |
Sandy soils
Soil management
Soil fertility
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| ISBN |
9798886975321
9798886974867
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| Formato |
Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione |
eng
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| 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.
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Sandy Soils
