Current Topics in Soil Science

An Environmental Approach

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

2 239 kr

Beställningsvara. Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar. Fri frakt för medlemmar vid köp för minst 249 kr.

This book presents current environmental issues and their remedies for soil which are mainly based on soil degradation, soil pollution and the effect of climate change on the soil. The book is divided into five parts - soil science, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology and soil environment.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-04-30
Mått155 x 235 x 22 mm
Vikt606 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor268
FörlagSpringer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN9783030926687

Tillhör följande kategorier

Biokemisk teknik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Biologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Biovetenskap inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Agronomi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

A doctorate in Physics, Swapna Mukherjee started her career with the Geological Survey of India and spent the next 30 years handling various issues both from an applied and academic perspective. Her post doctoral studies sponsored by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), allowed her to concentrate in various analytical techniques in geological studies and subsequently her research interest included other fields of geology and social science. Her research publications have been recognized internationally and cited at various symposium and in international journals. This book is the comprehensive presentation of her vast expertise in different aspects of social science.

Introduction.- Part I: Soil Science. 1. Soil Formation.- 2. Soil Minerology.- 3. Soil Taxonomy and Classification.- 4. Soil Quality.- 5. Soil Analytical Techniques. Part II: Soil Physics. 6. Physical Properties of Soils.- 7. Soil Structure.- 8. Soil Tillage.- 9. Soil Water.- 10. Soil Air and Temperature.- 11. Soil Erosion.- Part III: Soil Chemistry. 12. Concepts of Soil Chemistry.- 13. Chemical Composition of Soil.- 14. Ion Exchange.- 15. pH, Salinity and Sodicity.- 16. Chemistry of Soil Nutrient.- Part IV: Soil Biology. 17. Microbiota.- 18. Soil Fauna.- 19. Organism Interactions with Soil Processes.- 20. Impact of Pesticides and Fertilizers on Soil Microbial Diversity.- Part V: Environment and Soil Quality.- 21. Environmental Impacts.- 22. Effect of Climate Change on Soil Ecosystem.- 23. Soil Carbon Sequestration.- 24. Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management.- 25. Soil Pollution.- Index.