Land Use Change and Its Effect on the Stock of Soil Organic Carbon

Author:   Assefa Adane
Publisher:   VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG
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9783639243819


Pages:   72
Publication Date:   22 April 2010
Format:   Paperback
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anagement of soil organic carbon: -The purpose of this work is to introduce the reader to the effect of land use changes and management practices in the total soil organic carbon stock. Soil organic matter plays a major role in the productivity of soils and is particularly important in soil fertility and water-holding capacity of strongly weathered soils. Wise management of soil organic carbon has societal, economic and environmental benefits. This work provides new conceptual alternatives for managing soil organic carbon and presents new approaches to achieve environmental outcomes. It also addresses specific problems such as soil erosion and land degradation, and evaluates the advantage of applying organic and inorganic inputs to enhance yield. The work explains how to achieve an ideal environment for agriculture by applying various management practices. Describes the methods how to reduce soil erosion, and improve soil quality. This work will not only be useful for the agricultural specialists and farmers directly involved with organic farming but also as a supplementary reference for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Author:   Assefa Adane
Publisher:   VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG
Imprint:   VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.119kg
ISBN:  

9783639243819


ISBN 10:   3639243811
Pages:   72
Publication Date:   22 April 2010
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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