Soil restoration
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Soil restoration
（Advances in soil science / edited by B.A. Stewart ; with contributions by D.W. Anderson ... [et al.], v. 17）
Springer-Verlag, c1992
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Includes index
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: us ISBN 9780387976570
Description
Soil degradation is clearly one of the most pressing problems facing man kind. A continuation of soil degradation will eventually lead to a loss in crop productivity even though fertilizers and other inputs often result in increased yields in the short term. Soil degradation also leads to environ mental pollution. A decrease in soil quality invariably leads to a decrease in water quality, and often in air quality. While there is a clear consensus that soil degradation is a major problem, the literature on this subject leaves numerous baffling questions. If statis tics on land degradation are correct, there is a definite cause for concern, and present a mammoth challenge for agricultural scientists. There are those that say the scientific community has over dramatized this issue, and created a credibility problem. Consequently; Volume 11 of Advances in Soil Science was organized by Dr. Rattan Lal who is recognized as a lead ing authority on the subject. The objective of Volume 11 was to assess the types and processes of soil degradation and establish some of the major cause-effect relationships. Volume II documented the seriousness of soil degradation in many parts of the world. Therefore, it seemed immediately important to devote a volume to the principles and technologies for restor ing degraded soils to a productive status. While the land resources are limited, world population is rapidly increasing, particularly in developing countries. Dr."
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: gw ISBN 9783540976578
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This work, part of a monographic serial on soil sciences, is particularly concerned with the restoration of the soil. The book examines the mechanisms of soil degradation and those by which it can be restored to its original condition. The book is suitable for those working in the areas of soil science, the environmental sciences, agriculture and agronomy.
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