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.

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."

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.

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. 

Shoji et al. (1993) - Volcanic Ash Soils - Genesis, Properties and Utilization

Title : Volcanic Ash Soils: Genesis, Properties and Utilization (Developments in Soil Science 21)
Authors : Sadao Shoji, Masami Nanzyo, and R.A Dahlgren
Publisher : Elsevier Science Ltd (1 June 1994)
Pages : 313 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0444897992
ISBN-13 : 978-0444897992

Description
Volcanic eruptions are generally viewed as agents of destruction, yet they provide the parent materials from which some of the most productive soils in the world are formed. The high productivity results from a combination of unique physical, chemical and mineralogical properties. The importance and uniqueness of volcanic ash soils are exemplified by the recent establishment of the Andisol soil order in Soil Taxonomy. This book provides the first comprehensive synthesis of all aspects of volcanic ash soils in a single volume. It contains in-depth coverage of important topics including terminology, morphology, genesis, classification, mineralogy, chemistry, physical properties, productivity and utilization. A wealth of data (37 tables, 81 figures, and Appendix) mainly from the Tohoku University Andisol Data Base is used to illustrate major concepts. Twelve color plates provide a valuable visual-aid and complement the text description of the world-wide distribution for volcanic ash soils. This volume will serve as a valuable reference for soil scientists, plant scientists, ecologists and geochemists interested in biogeochemical processes occurring in soils derived form volcanic ejecta.

Ashraf et al. (2009) - Salinity and Water Stress - Improving Crop Efficiency

Title : Salinity and Water Stress - Improving Crop Efficiency
Series: Tasks for Vegetation Science, Vol. 44
Editor : Ashraf, M., Ozturk, M., Athar, Habib-ur-Rehman (Eds.)
Publisher : Springer (2009)
Pages : 232 pages
Language : English
ISBN 978-1-4020-9064-6 
e-ISBN 978-1-4020-9065-3

Description
Salinity and water stress limit crop productivity worldwide and generate substantial economic losses each year, yet innovative research on crop and natural resource management can reveal cost-effective ways in which farmers can increase both their productivity and their income.
Presenting recent research findings on salt stress, water stress and stress-adapted plants, this book offers insights into new strategies for increasing the efficiency of crops under stressful environments. The strategies are based on conventional breeding and advanced molecular techniques used by plant physiologists, and are discussed using specific case studies to illustrate their potential. The book emphasizes the effects of environmental factors on specific stages of plant development, and discusses the role of plant growth regulators, nutrients, osmoprotectants and antioxidants in counteracting their adverse affects.
Synthesising updated information on mechansisms of stress tolerance at cell, tissue and whole-plant level, this book provides a useful reference text for post graduate students and researchers involved in the fields of stress physiology and plant physiology in general, with additional readership amongst researchers in horticulture, agronomy, crop science, conservation, environmental management and ecological restoration.

Meunier (2005) - Clays

Title : Clays
Author : Alan Meunier
Publisher : Springer; 2005 Edition (January 13, 2005
Pages : 477 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10: 3540216677
ISBN-13: 978-3540216674 

Description :
This monograph presents the fundamentals of the mineralogy and geology of clays. The chemical or isotopic composition and the crystalline structure of clays is based on some relatively simple laws. Abundant illustrations help to understand the subject and can be used in courses. The organization of the book follows a logical structure. From the representation of the structure of minerals, the determination of their crystalline state by using X-ray diffractometer measurements (and other techniques) the thermodynamic and kinematic conditions of their formation is reconstructed. Then the genesis and alteration of the clays at their natural occurrences is discussed. In the last chapter it is stressed that clay minerals can form in variety of different environments: meteorites, lavas, subduction zones for example. The book is aimed for graduate students and scientists (geologists, geographers, engineers, environmental and soil scientists) who want to get a comprehensive introduction in the topic.

Ronald and Don Crawford (1996) - Bioremediation - Principles and Applications

Title : Bioremediation - Principles and Applications
Editors : Ronald L. Crawford and Don L. Crawford 
Series : Biotechnology Research Series ; 6
Series Editor: James Lynch
Publisher : Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 1996
Pages : 406 pages
Language : English
ISBN 10 : 0521470412
ISBN 13 : 9780521470414

Description
Industrial and agricultural activity throughout this century has led to considerable contamination of soil and groundwater resources by hazardous chemicals. The technique of bioremediation uses living organisms--usually bacteria and fungi--to remove pollutants from soil and water with minimal disturbance to these environments. This approach, which is potentially more cost-effective than traditional techniques such as incineration of soils and carbon filtration of water, requires an understanding of how organisms transform chemicals, how they survive in polluted environments, and how they can be used in the field. This book examines these issues for many of the most serious and common environmental contaminants, presenting the most recent position on the application of bioremediation to polluted soil and water.

Moore (2006) - Wetlands (Biomes of the Earth)

Title : Wetlands (Biomes of the Earth)
Author : Peter D. Moore
Publisher : Chelsea House Publications (April 1, 2006)
Pages : 241 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0816053243
ISBN-13 : 9780816053247

Book Description :
Where do wetland habitats occur on the planet? What factors control their distribution? What threats impact these areas, and how much conservation effort is necessary? In a clear and concise format, Wetlands explores the answers to these questions and much more. Beginning with a general overview of the geography and geology of wetlands--including lakes, ponds, pothole mires, marshes, temperate and tropical swamps, and bogs--this volume helps readers visualize this natural habitat. Exploring ecosystems, biodiversity, subjects such as decomposition and fossils, and the history and prehistory of this biome, Wetlands provides an accessible introduction to the many aspects of wetland habitats throughout the world. Today wetlands are often used as water storage systems and as agents for the control of floods. This volume discusses the necessity for conservation of these areas, including techniques used to protect existing wetlands and ways of rehabilitating those already damaged by human activity.

Simone Pascucci (2011) - Soil Contamination

Title : Soil Contamination
Editor : Simone Pascucci
Publisher: InTech (September 12, 2011)
Pages : 180 pages
Language : English
ISBN : 978-953-307-647-8


Book Description :
Soil contamination has severely increased over the last decades, mainly due to petroleum hydrocarbons, solvents, pesticides, lead and other heavy metals from industrial wastes and human activities. The critical point regarding contaminated soil monitoring is the intrinsic difficulty in defining fixed monitoring variables and indicators as the establishment of any a priori criterion and threshold for soil quality can be still considered subjective. This book is organized into eight chapters and presents the state-of-the art and new research highlights in the context of contaminated soil monitoring and remediation strategies, including examples from South America, Europe and Asia. The chapters deal with the following topics: - monitoring of dioxin, furan, hydrocarbons and heavy metals level in soils - bioindicators and biomarkers for the assessment of soil toxicity - use of reflectance spectroscopy for soil contaminants and waste material detection - remediation technologies and strategies.

Allison (1973) - Soil Organic Matter and its Role in Crop Production

Title : Soil Organic Matter and Its Role in Crop Production
Series : Developments in Soil Science (Book 3)
Author : Franklin Elmer Allison
Publisher: Elsevier Science (January 15, 1973)
Pages : 647 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0444410171
ISBN-13 : 978-0444410177

Keterangan
Meski buku ini tergolong sepuh, tetapi buku ini menjelaskan banyak hal, utamanya bahan organik. Organic matter atau bahan organik tanah telah sejak dahulu kala menjadi kunci untuk kesuburan tanah dan produktivitas tanaman. Pada tahun-tahun prasejarah, populasi nomaden bergerak menuju daerah sekitarnya untuk mencari tempat di mana mereka bisa menetap dan mereka memilih tanah yang paling produktif. Tanah yang paling produktif pada saat itu dimaknai sebagai tanah dengan kandungan bahan organik yang tinggi, meskipun mereka mungkin tidak mengakui fakta ini. Mereka hampir tidak tahu sama sekali mengenai apa itu bahan organik tanah, fungsinya, cara memelihara atau mendapatkan manfaat dari bahan organik. Dengan perkembangan zaman yang semakin modern, ilmu pengetahuan yang semakin membuka tabir rahasia alam, maka ditemukanlah material yang disebut bahan organik. Dan di buku inilah kita akan mendapatkan banyak ilmu mengenai bahan organik.

Jenny (1994) - Factor of Soil Formation : A System of Quantitative Pedology

Title : Factors of Soil Formation : A System of Quantitative Pedology
Author : Hans Jenny
Publisher : Dover Publications Inc.; Reprinted edition edition (1 Nov 1994)
Pages : 191 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0486681289
ISBN-13 : 978-0486681283

Keterangan
Masih teringat dibenak saya, ketika pertama kali mempelajari ilmu tanah. Salah satu bagian yang tak terlupakan itu adalah faktor-faktor pembentuk tanah. Berulang-ulang kali satu dosen dan dosen lain menekankan penjelasan mengenai faktor pembentuk tanah. Tentu saja hal ini membosankan, tetapi itu dilakukan agar kami semakin memahami faktor pembentuk tanah. Kalau kita tidak tahu bagaimana tanah tersebut terbentuk, lalu bagaimana kita bisa paham cara memperlakukan. Kalau kita tidak tahu darimana dan mengapa kita tercipta, bagaimana kita bisa belajar bersujud dan menjadi hamba-Nya. Satu yang menjadi cacatan, meski buku ini tergolong tua, tetapi buku ini tak lekang oleh waktu. Bagi Anda yang baru memasuki dunia pertanian, khususnya studi ilmu tanah, ini adalah buku pertama yang harus Anda baca sebelum membaca berbagai buku pedologi, mineralogi, geologi bahan induk, mineralogi lempung, reklamasi lahan, konservasi, manajemen hara, dan sebagainya.

Gupta (1997) - Molybdenum in Agriculture

Title : Molybdenum in Agriculture
Editor : Umesh C. Gupta 
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (February 13, 1997)
Pages : 286 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 0521571219
ISBN-13 : 978-0521571210

Keterangan
Defisiensi molybdenum (Mo) pada tanaman pertama kali tercatat lebih dari 50 tahun yang lalu dan buku ini menghimpun berbagai informasi yang saat ini tersedia di subjek molibdenum yang berkaitan dengan tanah, tanaman dan ternak. Buku ini ulasan pengetahuan kita tentang kimia dan mineralogi dari Mo dan perannya dalam nutrisi tanaman dan juga faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ketersediaan Mo di tanaman. Buku ini akan menjadi alat referensi berharga untuk membantu peneliti pertanian dan tanaman.

Sharma (2006) - Plant Micronutrients

Title : Plant Micronutrients
Author : C P. Sharma
Publisher : Science Publishers (January 1, 2006)
Pages : 273 pages
Language : English
ISBN 1-57808-416-4

Keterangan
Produksi pertanian di seluruh dunia saat ini masih sangat tergantung pada kemampuan tanah, atau kita sebut sebagai soil-based agriculture. Berbagai unsur hara utama diperlukan untuk pertumbuhan dan atau reproduksi, dimana hal ini tidak dapat digantikan oleh unsur hara lain. Setidaknya tanaman memerlukan 16 unsur hara dalam pertumbuhannya, dan pada buku ini terdapat 7 unsur hara yang menjadi bahasan, antara lain besi (Fe), mangan (Mn), tembaga (Cu), seng (Zn), molibdenum (Mo), boron (B) dan klor (Cl). Ketujuh unsur hara ini dikenal dengan nama unsur hara mikro (micronutrient).

Pansu dan Gautheyrou (2006) - Handbook of Soil Analysis - Mineralogical, Organic and Inorganic Methods

Title : Handbook of Soil Analysis - Mineralogical, Organic and Inorganic Methods
Author : Marc Pansu and Jacques Gautheyrou
Publisher : Springer (2006)
Pages : 995 pages
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 3-540-31210-2
ISBN-13 : 978-3-540-31210-9

Book Description
This handbook is a reference guide for selecting and carrying out numerous methods of soil analysis. It is written in accordance with analytical standards and quality control approaches.It covers a large body of technical information including protocols, tables, formulae, spectrum models, chromatograms and additional analytical diagrams. The approaches are diverse, from the simplest tests to the most sophisticated determination methods in the physical chemistry of mineralogical and organic structures, available and total elements, soil exchange complex, pesticides and contaminants, trace elements and isotopes. As a basic reference, it will be particularly useful to scientists, engineers, technicians, professors and students, in the areas of soil science, agronomy, earth and environmental sciences as well as in related fields such as analytical chemistry, geology, hydrology, ecology, climatology, civil engineering and industrial activities associated with soil.
Written for scientists, engineers, technicians, students