Author Description
Volume 74 contains six excellent cutting-edge reviews detailing advances in the plant and environmental soil sciences. Chapter 1 is an extensive review on soil quality. Chapter 2 covers recent advances in understanding the formation of metal hydroxide precipitates on soil surfaces and their implications on metal sequestration and soil remediation. Chapter 3 is a timely review on effects of organic acid exudation from roots on phosphorus uptake and aluminum tolerance of plants in acid soils. Chapter 4 discusses bamboo production and management, including manipulation of growth and development and environmental aspects of bamboo production. Chapter 5 addresses a significant worldwide issue - management of soils for food security and environmental quality. Chapter 6 is a comprehensive review on the management of wheat, barley, and oat root systems.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the current state of soil and environmental science through a series of technical reviews aimed at advancing agricultural productivity and ecological management. Editor Donald L. Sparks, a prominent figure in soil chemistry, compiles peer-reviewed research to synthesize complex data regarding soil quality, metal sequestration, and plant root physiology. The text provides a framework for understanding how specific soil management practices influence global food security and environmental sustainability.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of soil quality metrics and remediation strategies
- Research on metal hydroxide precipitates and sequestration
- Studies on organic acid exudation and phosphorus uptake
- Technical reviews on bamboo production and cereal root systems
- Evaluations of soil management for food security
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide general agricultural advice for hobbyists
- It excludes non-soil-based plant pathology or genetic engineering research
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this series as a standard reference for academic researchers and professionals in the field of soil science. Readers frequently note the high technical density of the prose, which is intended for a specialized audience familiar with environmental chemistry and agronomy.
Page Count:
254
Publication Date:
2001-10-08
Publisher:
Academic Press
ISBN-10:
0120007924
ISBN-13:
9780120007929
Science
Agronomy
Biological Sciences & Nutrition - Biology - Botany
Agriculture
Botany
Plant Science
Soil Science
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