Land transformation in agriculture
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Land transformation in agriculture
（SCOPE, 32）
Published on behalf of the Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment of the International Council of Scientific Unions by Wiley, c1987
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Presented here are the results of a programme launched by SCOPE in 1978, which makes a global assessment of land transformation caused by agriculture. A number of case studies are incorporated which demonstrate particular aspects of problems which have been encountered. It begins with a historic appraisal of land transformation, and reviews current agricultural practices and their effects upon the land. The editors provide a review of the current situation and recommendations for further study.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Land Transformation and Agriculture
- Agricultural Land Use in Space and Time
- Transformation of the Land in Pre-Industrial Time
- The Industrial Revolution and Land Transformation
- Practices Leading to Land Transformation
- Impact of Irrigation on Land Transformation
- Impact of Mechanization on Land Transformation
- Impact of Land Surface Modification and Conservation Practices on Land Transformation
- Impact of Wetland Reclamation on Land Transformation
- Use of Fertilizers and Soil Amendments
- Plant Protection and Land Transformation
- Criteria for Observing and Measuring Changes Associated with Land Transformation.
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