Huang et al. (2008) - Soil Mineral-Microbe-Organic Interactions - Theories and Applications

Title : Soil Mineral-Microbe-Organic Interactions - Theories and Applications
Editors : Qiaoyun Huang, Pan Ming Huang, Antonio Violante
Publisher : Springer Berlin Heidelberg; 1 edition (May 10, 2008)
Pages : 357 pages
Language : English
ISBN : 9783540776857

Description
The book presents the latest research findings and prospects on soil mineral-organic matter-microorganism interactions. It includes topics covering mechanisms of transformations, dynamics and bioavailability of heavy metals, radionuclides, biomolecules and nutrients immobilized on soil minerals, humic substances, mineral-humic complexes and microorganisms and their impact on plant, animal and human health. The book contains six parts: 1) Transformation and dynamics of pollutants in soil environments, 2) Chemical, biological and biochemical processes in the rhizosphere, 3) Bioavailability of metals and xenobiotics immobilized on soil components, 4) Distribution and activity of biomolecules in terrestrial systems, 5) Interactions between soil microbial biomass and organic matter/nutrient transformations, and 6) Impact of interactions among soil mineral colloids, organic matter and biota on risk assessment and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems.

Arnalds et al. (2007) - Soil of Volcanic Regions in Europe

Title : Soil of Volcanic Regions in Europe
Editors : Ó. Arnalds, F. Bartoli, P. Buurman, H. Óskarsson, G. Stoops, and E. García-Rodeja
Publisher : Springer, 2007  
Pages : 648 pages
Language : English
ISBN : 9783540487104

Description :
Soils of volcanic areas often exhibit unique properties differentiating them from other soils on Earth. This publication compiles information gained by an EU research network over six years of research on European volcanic soils. The book gives comprehensive coverage of soils in volcanic regions within Europe, dealing with most aspects of modern day soil science. New methodology is introduced and the synthesis of the research casts a new light on soils with andic soil properties. It covers a range of issues such as mineralogy, chemistry, physics, biology, soil genesis, classification, land use and pollution. The accompanying CD consists of numerous colour photographs of soil profiles and landscapes. It also contains micrographs, figures, soil descriptions and data files.
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Foken (2008) - Micrometeorology

Title : Micrometeorology
Author : Thomas Foken
Translated by Nappo, C.J.
Publisher : Springer (2008)
Pages : 320 pages
Language : English
ISBN : 978-3-540-74665-2
E-ISBN : 978-3-540-74666-9


Description
This book focuses on atmospheric processes which directly effect human environments within the lowest 100-1000 meters of the atmosphere over regions of only a few kilometers in extent. The book is the English translation of the second edition of the German book "Applied Meteorology – Micrometeorological Methods". It presents, with selected examples, the basics of micrometeorology applied to disciplines such as biometeorology, agrometeorology, hydrometeorology, technical meteorology, environmental meteorology, and biogeoscience. The important issues discussed in this book are the transport processes and fluxes between the atmosphere and the underlying surface. Vegetated and heterogeneous surfaces are special subjects. The author covers the areas of theory, measuring techniques, experimental methods and modeling in all the ways that can be used independently in teaching, research or practical applications.

Lichtfouse (2009) - Climate Change, Intercropping, Pest Control and Beneficial Microorganisms

Title : Climate Change, Intercropping, Pest Control and Beneficial Microorganisms
Editor : Eric Lichtfouse
Publisher : Springer (2009)
Pages : 523 pages
Language : English
ISBN: 978-90-481-2715-3
ISBN : 978-90-481-2716-0

Description :
Sustainable agriculture is a rapidly growing field aiming at producing food and energy in a sustainable way for humans and their children. Sustainable agriculture is a discipline that addresses current issues such as climate change, increasing food and fuel prices, poor-nation starvation, rich-nation obesity, water pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel, environmentally-friendly solutions are proposed based on integrated knowledge from sciences as diverse as agronomy, soil science, molecular biology, chemistry, toxicology, ecology, economy, and social sciences. Indeed, sustainable agriculture decipher mechanisms of processes that occur from the molecular level to the farming system to the global level at time scales ranging from seconds to centuries. For that, scientists use the system approach that involves studying components and interactions of a whole system to address scientific, economic and social issues. In that respect, sustainable agriculture is not a classical, narrow science. Instead of solving problems using the classical painkiller approach that treats only negative impacts, sustainable agriculture treats problem sources. Because most actual society issues are now intertwined, global, and fast-developing, sustainable agriculture will bring solutions to build a safer world. This book series gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then propose alternative solutions. It will therefore help all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians who wish to build a safe agriculture, energy and food system for future generations.

T.R. Yu (1997) - Chemistry of Variable Charge Soils

Title : Chemistry of Variable Charge Soils
Author : T.R. Yu (Professor of Soil Chemistry, Nanjing)
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA, Feb 27, 1997
Pages : 518 pages
Language : English
ISBN : 9780195097450

Description
This book, based on research carried out at the Academia Sinica over the past 30 years, explains the basic difference between the variable charge soils of tropical and subtropical regions, and the constant charge soils of temperate regions. It will focus on the chemical properties of the variable charge soils--properties which have important bearing on soil management practices, including maximizing soil productivity and combating soil pollution.

Reviews and Awards
"This book is a compilation of data on the chemical properties of some variable-charge soils that the staff of the Department of Soil Electrochemistry, Institute of Soil Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences in Nanjing have accumulated during the last 3 decades. . . . Although the chapters were written by different authors, the style of presentation is remarkably uniform, indicating tight editorial control and supervision. The same can be said about the diagrams and figures, whose clarity and quality are an attractive feature of the book. . . . The text is printed on a good quality paper, is easy to read, and contains few typographical errors for its length. . . . The contents seem to be consistent with the overall objective. . . . Because it contains a wealth of data on the electro- and surface-chemical properties of variable-charge soils, libraries serving soil chemists and agronomists in tropical countries would do well to have a copy on their shelves."--Soil Science

Allred et al. (2008) - Handbook of Agricultural Geophysics

Title : Handbook of Agricultural Geophysics
Editors : Barry J. Allred, Jeffery J. Daniels, and M. Reza Ehsani
Publisher : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group (2008)
Pages : 434 pages
Language : English
ISBN : 978-0-8493-3728-4

Description

Precision farming, site infrastructure assessment, hydrologic monitoring, and environmental investigations — these are just a few current and potential uses of near-surface geophysical methods in agriculture. Responding to the growing demand for this technology, the Handbook of Agricultural Geophysics supplies a clear, concise overview of near-surface geophysical methods that can be used in agriculture and provides detailed descriptions of situations in which these techniques have been employed.

Sanchez (2008) - Causes and Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution

Title : Causes and Effects of Heavy Metal Pollution
Editor : Mikel L. Sánchez 
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Pages : 407 pages
Language : English
ISBN : 978-1-60876-255-2

Description :
A heavy metal is a member of an ill-defined subset of elements that exhibit metallic properties, which would mainly include the transition metals, some metalloids, lanthanides, and actinides. Many different definitions have been proposed-some based on density, some on atomic number or atomic weight, and some on chemical properties or toxicity. The term heavy metal has been called "meaningless and misleading" in a IUPAC technical report due to the contradictory definitions and its lack of a "coherent scientific basis". As discussed below, depending on context, heavy metal can include elements lighter than carbon and can exclude some of the heaviest metals. One source defines "heavy metal" as "... common transition metals, such as copper, lead, and zinc. These metals are a cause of environmental pollution (heavy-metal pollution) from a number of sources, including lead in petrol, industrial effluents, and leaching of metal ions from the soil into lakes and rivers by acid rain."

Adams and Early (2004) - Principles of Horticulture - 4th Edition

Title : Principles of Horticulture - 4th Edition
Authors : Charles R. Adams and Michael P. Early
Publisher : A Butterworth-Heinemann Title; 4 edition (12 May 2004)
Pages : 249 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0750660880
ISBN-13 : 978-0750660884

Description :
Principles of Horticulture is an excellent introduction to a wide range of aspects of commercial and leisure horticulture. Written in a highly accessible and readable style, this book has already proved invaluable to a broad selection of readers, particularly students on horticulture courses and keen amateur gardeners. It also provides a handy basic reference for professionals.

* The leading introductory horticulture text for 20 years
* Many photographs now in colour for the first time
* Includes a brand new chapter on climate and microclimate

Reddy (2010) - Soil Engineering - Testing, Design and Remediation

Title : Soil Engineering - Testing, Design and Remediation
Author : R.N. Reddy
Publisher : Gene-Tech Books, New Delhi, 2010
Pages : 281 pages
Language : English
ISBN 10 : 8189729969
ISBN 13 : 9788189729967

Description :
This book has been designed as a manual which present an incisive look into the engineering principles of soil testing, design and remediation techniques which are increasingly being used in soil conservation practice. The text attempts to acquaint readers with the essentials of the subject even as it elaborates upon the challenges, issues and concerns associated with it, relating particularly to the care of various types of soils, and how they respond to the numerous technology designed to improve their quality, texture and fertility. ;In addition to listing current trends and developments in soil engineering, the book offers a look at how engineering principles are changing the way soil is perceived, analysed and utilised.

Atlas (2005) - Handbook of Media of Environmental Microbiology - 2nd Edition

Title : Handbook of Media of Environmental Microbiology - 2nd Edition
Author : Ronald M. Atlas
Publisher : CRC Press; 2 edition (March 29, 2005)
Pages : 673 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0849335604
ISBN-13 : 978-0849335600

Description
The second edition of a bestseller, this book provides a comprehensive reference for the cultivation of bacteria, Archaea, and fungi from diverse environments, including extreme habitats. Expanded to include 2,000 media formulations, this book compiles the descriptions of media of relevance for the cultivation of microorganisms from soil, water, and air. The format allows easy reference to the information needed to prepare media for the cultivation of microorganisms required for environmental analysis, including the determination of water safety. The media are organized alphabetically, and each listing includes medium composition, instructions for preparation, commercial sources, and uses.

White (2006) - Principles and Practice of Soil Science

Title : Principles and Practice of Soil Science - The Soil as a Natural Resource - 4th Edition
Author : Robert E. White
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Pages : 387 pages
Language : English
ISBN : 978-0-632-06455-7

Description 
Principles and Practice of Soil Science, Fourth Edition provides a current and comprehensive introduction to soil science for students in the fields of environmental and agricultural science, ecology, soil and land management, natural resource management and environmental engineering.

• Covers all aspects of soil science including soil habitat, processes in the soil environment and soil management.
• Emphasizes the applications of soil science to the solution of practical problems in soil and land management.
• Highlights real world examples drawn from the author’s international experience in the field.
• Includes an expanded colour section of soil profiles and other features, and greater coverage of international soil classification
• Features new problem sets and questions at the end of each chapter, designed to reinforce important principles. An answer key is provided at the end of the text.