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Actes de la 4. Conference internationale de pedologie, Rome, 12-19 Mai 1924. Vol. 1.-3. (Institut international d'agriculture, Bureau des renseignements agricoles)
| Actes de la 4. Conference internationale de pedologie, Rome, 12-19 Mai 1924. Vol. 1.-3. (Institut international d'agriculture, Bureau des renseignements agricoles) |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Rome, : Impr. De L'inst. Internat. D'agriculture, 1926 |
| Descrizione fisica | 3 volumi ; 25 cm |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Soggetto non controllato | Pedologia |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | fre |
| Nota di contenuto | 1.: Organization, proces verbaux, conférences générales 2.: Étude mécanique, physique et chimique du sol : mémoires et communications 3.: Étude bactériologique et biochimique du sol ; Nomenclature, classification et cartographie du sol ; La physiologie végétale en rapport avec la pédologie ; Appendice |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910839991703321 |
| Rome, : Impr. De L'inst. Internat. D'agriculture, 1926 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Adaptive Soil Management : From Theory to Practices [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Amitava Rakshit, Purushothaman Chirakuzhyil Abhilash, Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Subhadip Ghosh
| Adaptive Soil Management : From Theory to Practices [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Amitava Rakshit, Purushothaman Chirakuzhyil Abhilash, Harikesh Bahadur Singh, Subhadip Ghosh |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2017.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XXII, 571 p. 121 illus., 75 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Soggetto topico |
Soil science
Soil conservation Environmental management Sustainable development Agriculture Soil Science & Conservation Environmental Management Sustainable Development |
| ISBN | 981-10-3638-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Part 1. Concepts -- Chapter 1. Digital Soil Mapping and Best Management of Soil Resources: A Brief Discussion with Few Case Studies -- Chapter 2. Are the Traditional Soil Analyses Will Pass into Oblivion? Adaptive Remote Sensing Approach in Support of Precision Agriculture -- Chapter 3. Site Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) – An Unique Approach towards Maintaining Soil Health -- Chapter 4. Soil Mineralogical Perspective on Immobilization/Mobilization of Heavy Metals -- Chapter 5. Using Laboratory Analysis to Inform Adaptive Management -- Chapter 6. Microbial Proteins and Soil Carbon Sequestration -- Part 2. Adaptive Soil Management Strategies -- Chapter 7. Use of Soil Amendments in An Integrated Framework for Adaptive Resource Management in Agriculture and Forestry -- Chapter 8. Resource Conservation Technologies for Sustainable Soil Health Management -- Chapter 9. Sustainable Management of Soil Phosphorus in A Changing World -- Chapter 10. Wastewater in Agriculture: Possibilities and Limitations -- Chapter 11. Eco- friendly Nitrogen Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 12. Scope of Natural Source of Potassium in Sustainable Agriculture -- Chapter 13. Changes in Soil-Plant-Microbes Interactions in Anticipated Climatic Change Conditions -- Chapter 14. Adaptive Soil Management-A Tool For Plant Fitness in Stressful Environment Through Microbial Integrity -- Chapter 15. Impact of Agricultural Management Practices on Mycorrhizal Functioning and Soil Micro-Biological Parameters Under Soybean-Based Cropping Systems -- Chapter 16. Bioremediation of Contaminated Soils: An Overview -- Chapter 17. Bioremediation of Soils Contaminated With Ni and Cd-An Overview -- Chapter 18. Urban Soil’s Functions: Monitoring, Assessment and Management -- Part 3. Regional and Global Initiatives For Soil Resource Management -- Chapter 19. Enhancing Resource Use Efficiency Through Soil Management for Improving Livelihoods -- Chapter 20. The Relevance of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Agricultural Sustainability of The Semi Arid Tropics -- Chapter 21. The Effects of Forest Fire on Soil Organic Matter and Nutrients in Boreal Forests of North America: A Review -- Chapter 22. Climate Mediated Changes in Permafrost and Their Effects on Natural and Human Environments -- Chapter 23. Integrated Natural resource management in India through Participatory Integrated Watershed Management -- Chapter 24. Monitoring and Assessing Anthropogenic Influence on Soil's Health in Urban Forests (The Case From Moscow City) -- Chapter 25. Impacts Assessment of Municipal Solid Squander Dumping in Riparian Corridor Using Multivariate Statistical Techniques . . |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910253997303321 |
| Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 | ||
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Adsorption - desorption behaviour of radiocaesium and radiostrontium in sediments : dissertationes de agricultura / Maria Jose Madruga
| Adsorption - desorption behaviour of radiocaesium and radiostrontium in sediments : dissertationes de agricultura / Maria Jose Madruga |
| Autore | Madruga, Maria Jose |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Leuven : Katholieke Universiteit, 1993 |
| Descrizione fisica | 121 p. ; 24 cm |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Soggetto non controllato | Suolo - inquinamento |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | ita |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-990001785490403321 |
Madruga, Maria Jose
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| Leuven : Katholieke Universiteit, 1993 | ||
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Agro-Environmental Sustainability [[electronic resource] ] : Volume 1: Managing Crop Health / / edited by Jay Shankar Singh, Gamini Seneviratne
| Agro-Environmental Sustainability [[electronic resource] ] : Volume 1: Managing Crop Health / / edited by Jay Shankar Singh, Gamini Seneviratne |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2017.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XIII, 316 p. 22 illus., 13 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Soggetto topico |
Soil science
Soil conservation Agriculture Microbial ecology Ecosystems Environmental chemistry Sustainable development Soil Science & Conservation Microbial Ecology Environmental Chemistry Sustainable Development |
| ISBN | 3-319-49724-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Microbial Signaling in Plant-Microbe Interactions and Its Role on Sustainability of Agroecosystems -- Exploiting Beneficial Traits of Plant Associated Fluorescent Pseudomonads for Plant Health -- N2-fixing Cyanobacterial Systems as Biofertilizer -- Exploring the Role of Secondary Metabolites of Trichoderma in Tripartite Interaction with Plant and Pathogens -- Managing the Soil Fertility through Microbes: Prospects, Challenges and Future strategies -- Trichoderma: A Potent Fungus as Biological Control Agent -- Bioprospecting of Genes from Microbes for Stress Management in Agricultural Crops -- Improving Soil Fertility and Soil Functioning in Cover Cropped Agro-ecosystems with Symbiotic Microbes -- Actinobacteria in Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability -- Atmospheric Carbon Sequestration through Microalgae: Status, Prospects and Challenges -- BioGro – a Plant Growth-Promoting Bio-Fertiliser Validated by 15 Years’ Research from Laboratory Selection to Rice Farmer’s Fields of the Mekong Delta -- Priming Host Defence Against Biotic Stress by Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi -- Role of Phosphate Solubilising Microorganism in Sustainable Agriculture Development. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164981303321 |
| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 | ||
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Agro-Environmental Sustainability [[electronic resource] ] : Volume 2: Managing Environmental Pollution / / edited by Jay Shankar Singh, Gamini Seneviratne
| Agro-Environmental Sustainability [[electronic resource] ] : Volume 2: Managing Environmental Pollution / / edited by Jay Shankar Singh, Gamini Seneviratne |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2017.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XIII, 257 p. 25 illus., 16 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Soggetto topico |
Soil science
Soil conservation Agriculture Microbial ecology Sustainable development Ecosystems Environmental chemistry Soil Science & Conservation Microbial Ecology Sustainable Development Environmental Chemistry |
| ISBN | 3-319-49727-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Methanotrophs: An Emerging Bioremediation Tool Due to Unique Broad Substrate Enzyme Methane Monooxygenase -- Methanotrophs: Methane Mitigation, Bioremediation and Wastewater Treatment -- Prospects of Plant-Bacteria Interactions in Remediation of Metal Contaminated Soils -- Cyanoremediation: A Green-Clean Tool for Decontamination of Synthetic Pesticides from Agro- and Aquatic Ecosystems -- Aromatic Plant-Microbe Associations: A Sustainable Approach for Remediation of Polluted Soils -- Cyanobacteria-mediated bioremediation of heavy metals -- Biochar application in management of paddy crop production and methane mitigation -- Role of Rhizospheric Microbes in Heavy Metal Uptake in Metallophytes -- Role of Biosurfactants on Microbial Degradation of Oil Contaminated Soils -- Microbial Oxidation of Atmospheric Methane in Natural and Agricultural Upland Soils -- Microbial Mediated Lindane Bioremediation: A Cost Effective and Naturally Renewable Technology -- Wastewater Effluent Discharge: Impact on Human Health and Microbial Remediation. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164981203321 |
| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017 | ||
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Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Soil Management
| Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Soil Management |
| Autore | Prasad Majeti Narasimha Vara |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (531 pages) |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | KumarChitranjan |
| ISBN |
1-119-91199-0
1-119-91197-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| 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. |
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Prasad Majeti Narasimha Vara
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| Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2023 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Soil Management
| Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Soil Management |
| Autore | Prasad Majeti Narasimha Vara |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2023 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (531 pages) |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | KumarChitranjan |
| ISBN |
1-119-91199-0
1-119-91197-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| 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. |
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Prasad Majeti Narasimha Vara
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| Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2023 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Agronomia / a cura di Paolo Ceccon ... [et al.]
| Agronomia / a cura di Paolo Ceccon ... [et al.] |
| Descrizione fisica | xxiv, 593 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | Ceccon, Paolo |
| Soggetto topico |
Agronomy - Research
Crops and soils Crop science |
| ISBN | 9788879599658 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | ita |
| Record Nr. | UNISALENTO-991003878079707536 |
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. del Salento | ||
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All about soil / / Lamar Coldwell
| All about soil / / Lamar Coldwell |
| Autore | Coldwell Lamar |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | New York : , : Rosen Classroom, , 2017 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (12 pages) |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Collana | Rosen real readers |
| Soggetto topico |
Soils
Worms |
| ISBN | 1-5081-2415-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910136654903321 |
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Coldwell Lamar
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| New York : , : Rosen Classroom, , 2017 | ||
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An introduction to soil science / Ewart Adsil Fitzpatrick
| An introduction to soil science / Ewart Adsil Fitzpatrick |
| Autore | Fitzpatrick, Ewart Adsil |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Essex : Longman Scientific and Technical, 1986 |
| Descrizione fisica | X, 255 p. ; 22 cm |
| Disciplina | 631.4 |
| Soggetto non controllato | Suolo |
| ISBN | 0-582-30128-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-990001741110403321 |
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Fitzpatrick, Ewart Adsil
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| Essex : Longman Scientific and Technical, 1986 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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