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Title
Current topics in soil science : an environmental approach / Swapna Mukherjee.
ISBN
9783030926694 (electronic bk.)
3030926699 (electronic bk.)
9783030926687
3030926680
Published
Cham : Springer ; New Delhi : Capital Publishing Company, [2022]
Copyright
©2022
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xxiii, 268 pages) : illustrations
Other Standard Identifiers
10.1007/978-3-030-92669-4 doi
Call Number
S591
Dewey Decimal Classification
631.4
Summary
Soil is an important but often neglected element of the climate system. It is the second largest carbon store, or 'sink', after the oceans. Despite being a fundamental resource that supports all kinds of life on Earth, concerns related to soil are often not included as an important environmental issue. Climate changes put soil under pressure. The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere may cause the microbes in the soil to work faster to break down organic matter, potentially releasing even more carbon dioxide. The soil moisture content is being constantly affected by rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns and future projections show that this may continue. 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. Adding xenobiotic chemicals or other alterations in the natural soil environment for agricultural, industrial or urban purposes result in a decline in the soil quality due to improper use or poor management, which is a serious environmental problem. The book is divided into five parts - soil science, soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology and soil environment. The first part "Soil Science" serves as the introduction to the book and discusses some common topics such as soil formation, mineralogy, taxonomy, quality and analytical techniques. The second part "Soil Physics" is mainly concerned with the physical properties and processes of soil and their association with effects on air, water and temperature. "Soil Chemistry", the third part, discusses the chemical reactions and processes between inorganic and organic components.The fourth part "Soil Biology" explains the biological properties and processes of the soil, with special concern to microbial diversity and its effect on the ecology. Lastly, the fifth part "Soil Environment" discusses the current environmental problems such as climate change and soil pollution, including processes to mitigate these issues through carbon sequestration, nutrient management and land management.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed May 4, 2022).
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Print version: 9783030926687
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.
