Soil Science

Our collection of 14 books.

Current Topics in the Utilization of Clay in Industrial and Medical Applications

Edited by Mansoor Zoveidavianpoor
ISBN 978-1-78923-729-0, Print ISBN 978-1-78923-728-3,
Edited Volume
202 pages, September, 2018

This book presents recent developments and research activities that highlight the importance of clay science and engineering in the environment and medical and civil engineering. The book contains nine chapters separated into three main sections: (1) ...
Land Degradation and Desertification - a Global Crisis

Edited by Abiud Kaswamila
ISBN 978-953-51-2707-9, Print ISBN 978-953-51-2706-2,
Edited Volume
124 pages, October, 2016

Land degradation which is caused by multiple forces—extreme weather conditions and anthropogenic activities that pollute or degrade the quality of soils and land utility—negatively affects food production, livelihoods, and the provision o ...
Clays, Clay Minerals and Ceramic Materials Based on Clay Minerals

Edited by Gustavo Morari do Nascimento
ISBN 978-953-51-2259-3,
Edited Volume
194 pages, March, 2016

This book presents the state-of-the-art results of characterization of clays, clay minerals and ceramic materials based on clay minerals. The main goal of this work is to contribute to the rationalization of some important results obtained in the ope ...
Environmental Risk Assessment of Soil Contamination

Edited by Maria C. Hernandez-Soriano
ISBN 978-953-51-1235-8,
Edited Volume
920 pages, March, 2014

Soil is an irreplaceable resource that sustains life on the planet, challenged by food and energy demands of an increasing population. Therefore, soil contamination constitutes a critical issue to be addressed if we are to secure the life quality of ...
Soil Processes and Current Trends in Quality Assessment

Edited by Maria C. Hernandez Soriano
ISBN 978-953-51-1029-3,
Edited Volume
446 pages, February, 2013

Natural processes and human activities alter the properties and quality of soils over time. Nowadays, the growing interest in soil protection prompts abundant research to estimate soil quality in wide-ranging environmental scenarios. The assessment o ...
Soil Fertility

Edited by Roland Nuhu Issaka
ISBN 978-953-51-0873-3,
Edited Volume
252 pages, December, 2012

Soil Fertility book presents nine chapters written by renowned soil fertility experts from Africa, Asia and South America. The book is divided into two sections. Section 1, Biological Processes and Integration of Inorganic and Organic Fertilizers for ...
Research on Soil Erosion

Edited by Danilo Godone, Silvia Stanchi
ISBN 978-953-51-0839-9,
Edited Volume
202 pages, November, 2012

Soil loss for erosion is a natural phenomenon in soil dynamics, influenced by climate, soil intrinsic properties, and morphology, that can both trigger and enhance the process. Anthropic activities, like inappropriate agricultural practices, deforest ...
Soil Fertility Improvement and Integrated Nutrient Management - A Global Perspective

Edited by Joann K. Whalen
ISBN 978-953-307-945-5,
Edited Volume
320 pages, February, 2012

Soil Fertility Improvement and Integrated Nutrient Management: A Global Perspective presents 15 invited chapters written by leading soil fertility experts. The book is organized around three themes. The first theme is Soil Mapping and Soil Fertility ...

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