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OverviewWhile organic soils have the potential to contribute greatly to agricultural production, the irreversible processes that occur from draining organic soils need to be managed with caution. The wise use of peatlands must include the avoidance of unacceptable ecological effects on the contiguous and global environment. Organic Soils and Peat Materials for Sustainable Agriculture provides detailed information from a worldwide perspective on the degradation process of fragile peat resources used for agriculture. It documents the best management practices and defines and quantifies soil quality indicators and pedo-transfer functions for organic soils and peat materials.Co-published with the International Peat Society, this reference is the first to integrate the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of organic soils and peat materials for sustainable agriculture and horticulture. It details the principles and indicators behind positive action in sustainable management. The book presents a complete analysis of how peat works chemically, physically, and ecologically. It quantifies the moorsh-forming, or peat degradation, process in tables and figures, provides conversion equations among pH determination methods, and supplies a novel diagnosis of N and P release. In addition, the book revisits water, pesticides, phosphorus, and copper sorption characteristics of organic soils.The authors provide up-to-date information in order to define quality indicators for the optimum use of organic soils. With detailed information and a global perspective, Organic Soils and Peat Materials for Sustainable Agriculture aims to promote a shift from the current paradigm of input-based unsustainable use to a new knowledge-based approach. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Leon Etienne Parent , Piotr Ilnicki , Leon E. ParentPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: CRC Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.556kg ISBN: 9780849314582ISBN 10: 0849314585 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 29 July 2002 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsThe Moorsh or Muck Horizons as Quality Indicators of Reclaimed Organic Soils. Irreversible Loss of Organic Soil Functions after Reclamation. Water-Related Physical Attributes of Organic Soils. Quality of Peat Substrates for Plants Grown in Containers. Soil Acidity Determination Methods for Organic Soils and Peat Materials. Nitrogen and Phosphorus Balance Indicators in Organic Soils. Retention of Copper in Cu-Enriched Organic Soils. Fate of Pesticides in Organic Soils. Quality of Organic Soils for Agriculture Use of Cutover Peatlands in Russia. Agriculture Production Systems for Organic Soil Conservation.ReviewsThe unique nature of this book will make it a must for libraries that serve soil scientists and agricultural researchers, especially those studying wetland soils. While many books cover soil organic matter or Histosols, few focus on peat as a distinct soil type. Overall, this quality work fills a niche in a large soil or agricultural research collection. - Journal of Agricultural and Food Information, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2003 Promo Copy Author InformationParent, Leon Etienne; Ilnicki, Piotr Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |