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Advances in Soil Science: Volume 18 Softcover Repri Edition
Contributor(s): Aulakh, M. S. (Contribution by), Cresser, M. S. (Contribution by), Doran, J. W. (Contribution by)
ISBN: 1461276934     ISBN-13: 9781461276937
Publisher: Springer
OUR PRICE:   $104.49  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: September 2011
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BISAC Categories:
- Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Forestry
- Science | Life Sciences - General
- Nature | Plants - Trees
Dewey: 630
Series: Advances in Soil Science
Physical Information: 0.68" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.00 lbs) 309 pages
 
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Advances in Soil Science was conceived in 1982 to provide a forum for leading international scientists to analyze and summarize the available scientific information on a subject, assessing its importance and ident- ifying additional research needs. This goal seems even more appropriate today. Much is known about our soil resources. The principles learned and the technology developed need to be used to increase food pro- duction, particularly in developing countries, and sustain the productivity of the resource base. Advances in Soil Science fills a gap between the scientific journals and the comprehensive reference books. Scientists can delve in depth on a particular subject relating to soil science. Contributors are asked in particular to develop and identify principles that have practical applications to both developing and developed agricultures. Advances in Soil Science was established to be international in scope and cover all subjects relating to soil science. This volume certainly fulfills that objective. The first chapter is concerned with denitrification. The significance of denitrification in nitrogen use efficiency in agricultural, grassland, and forest ecosystems, and in global nitrogen cycling is now well recognized. Therefore, an understanding of denitrification is essential for the efficient use of nitrogen fertilizers and for protecting the environ- ment. The second chapter looks at the effects of subzero temperatures on the physical, biological, and chemical processes. This is an important area of soil science that has not been studied in great detail.