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Soil Health and Climate Change

By Rattan Lal (auth.) , Bhupinder Pal Singh , Annette L. Cowie , K. Yin Chan (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2011
ISBN
3642202551, 9783642202551
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-20256-8
ISSN
1613-3382
LCC
S591 .S694 2011
Google Books ID
uVynBmFNdpgC
Open Library ID
OL25173481M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3204484 bytes)
Series
Soil Biology 29
Edition
1
Pages
406\414
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00
Agriculture; Climate Change; Soil Science & Conser

Description

“Soil Health and Climate Change” presents a comprehensive overview of the concept of soil health, including the significance of key soil attributes and management of soil health in conventional and emerging land use systems in the context of climate change. Starting with a review of the physical, chemical and biological indicators of soil health and their significance for monitoring the impacts of climate change, this book then focuses on describing the role of soil structure, pH, organic matter, nitrogen, respiration and biota in sustaining the basic functions of soil ecosystems, and their anticipated responses to climate change. Further topics include the management of cropping, pastoral, and forestry systems, and rehabilitated mine sites, with a focus on mitigation of and adaptation to climate change impacts. Finally, the opportunities and potential risks of organic farming, biochar and bioenergy systems, and their ability to sustain and even enhance soil health, are discussed.

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