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Table of Contents
Intro
Preface
The Soils of Libya
Highlights
About This Book
Contents
Editor and Contributors
1 Introduction
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Soil-Related Challenges in Libya and Potential Solutions
1.2.1 Erosion
1.2.2 Salinity
1.2.3 Pollution
1.2.4 Climate Change
1.2.5 Food Security
1.3 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
2 The History of Soil Mapping and Research
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 History of Soil Knowledge, Education, and Research
2.2.1 Ancient History of Soil Knowledge
2.2.2 The Experience of the Italian Agricultural Settlement in Libya
2.2.3 Development of Education in the Field of Soil Sciences and Resources
2.2.4 Development of State Institutions Working in the Field of Soil and Land Mapping
2.2.5 Development of Soil Research in Libya
2.3 Soil Resources Studies and Mapping in Libya
2.3.1 Soil Resources Studies (Pre-1945s)
2.3.2 Soil Resources Studies (1945-1970)
2.3.3 Soil Resource Studies (1970-present)
2.3.3.1 Studies of Soil Resources by French GEFLI Company (1971-1978)
2.3.3.2 A Study of Soil Resources by Egyptian REGWA Company (1993 and 2005)
2.3.3.3 A Study of Soil Resources by Russian Selkhozprom Export Company (1980)
2.3.3.4 A Study of Soil Resources by Moroccan Telekart Company (1989)
2.3.3.5 Studies of Soil Resources of Candidate Areas for Agricultural Investment (1987-2007)
2.3.3.6 Studies of Soil Resources for the Agricultural Mapping Project in the north-western coastal areas, which has not covered by the Study of Russian Selkhozprom Export Company (National Consultative Office in corporation with in cooperation with a number of soil mapping experts at the University of Tripoli, headed by Dr. Khalid ben Mahmoud, Dr. Azzeddin R. Elhawej and Dr. Khalil Suleiman 2004-2006)
2.3.3.7 Soil Resources studies for the planting of (100) thousand hectares of irrigated wheat in southern part of Libya (2005)
2.3.3.8 A Study of Soil Resources by the UNDP Office in Tripoli (2002)
2.3.3.9 Other Soil Resources Studies
A Study of Soil Resources by ACSAD (2005)
Mapping of Natural Resources for Agricultural Use and Planning Project (LIB00/004) Studies (2001-2010)
2.4 Mapping the Soils of Libya (Available Soil Pedological and other Interpretive Soil Maps)
2.5 Research Projects and Achievements
2.5.1 Achievements in the Field of Soil Suitability Mapping
2.5.1.1 Mapping of Soil Suitability for Agricultural Crops Using Productivity Index Rating
Preface
The Soils of Libya
Highlights
About This Book
Contents
Editor and Contributors
1 Introduction
Abstract
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Soil-Related Challenges in Libya and Potential Solutions
1.2.1 Erosion
1.2.2 Salinity
1.2.3 Pollution
1.2.4 Climate Change
1.2.5 Food Security
1.3 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
2 The History of Soil Mapping and Research
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 History of Soil Knowledge, Education, and Research
2.2.1 Ancient History of Soil Knowledge
2.2.2 The Experience of the Italian Agricultural Settlement in Libya
2.2.3 Development of Education in the Field of Soil Sciences and Resources
2.2.4 Development of State Institutions Working in the Field of Soil and Land Mapping
2.2.5 Development of Soil Research in Libya
2.3 Soil Resources Studies and Mapping in Libya
2.3.1 Soil Resources Studies (Pre-1945s)
2.3.2 Soil Resources Studies (1945-1970)
2.3.3 Soil Resource Studies (1970-present)
2.3.3.1 Studies of Soil Resources by French GEFLI Company (1971-1978)
2.3.3.2 A Study of Soil Resources by Egyptian REGWA Company (1993 and 2005)
2.3.3.3 A Study of Soil Resources by Russian Selkhozprom Export Company (1980)
2.3.3.4 A Study of Soil Resources by Moroccan Telekart Company (1989)
2.3.3.5 Studies of Soil Resources of Candidate Areas for Agricultural Investment (1987-2007)
2.3.3.6 Studies of Soil Resources for the Agricultural Mapping Project in the north-western coastal areas, which has not covered by the Study of Russian Selkhozprom Export Company (National Consultative Office in corporation with in cooperation with a number of soil mapping experts at the University of Tripoli, headed by Dr. Khalid ben Mahmoud, Dr. Azzeddin R. Elhawej and Dr. Khalil Suleiman 2004-2006)
2.3.3.7 Soil Resources studies for the planting of (100) thousand hectares of irrigated wheat in southern part of Libya (2005)
2.3.3.8 A Study of Soil Resources by the UNDP Office in Tripoli (2002)
2.3.3.9 Other Soil Resources Studies
A Study of Soil Resources by ACSAD (2005)
Mapping of Natural Resources for Agricultural Use and Planning Project (LIB00/004) Studies (2001-2010)
2.4 Mapping the Soils of Libya (Available Soil Pedological and other Interpretive Soil Maps)
2.5 Research Projects and Achievements
2.5.1 Achievements in the Field of Soil Suitability Mapping
2.5.1.1 Mapping of Soil Suitability for Agricultural Crops Using Productivity Index Rating