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Proceedings of the 16th World Congress of Soil Science on CD-ROM.
Full text and summaries of conference papers.
Earth Sciences and Archaeology
This volume brings together contributions from an experienced group of archaeologists and geologists whose common objective is to present thorough and current reviews of the diverse ways in which methods from the earth sciences can contribute to archaeological research. Many areas of research are addressed here, including artifact analysis and sourcing, landscape reconstruction and site formation analysis, soil micromorphology and geophysical exploration of buried sites.
Biology of Composts
This book highlights the latest findings on fundamental aspects of composting, the interaction of various microorganisms, and the underlying mechanisms. In addition to addressing modern tools and techniques used for composting research, it provides an overview of potential composting applications in both agriculture and environmental reclamation. Composting is the process of organic waste decomposition, mediated by microorganisms. The end-product is called ‘compost’ and can be used as a supplement to improve soil fertility. As the municipal waste generated in most developing countries contains a substantial amount of organic matter suitable for composting, this technology offers a win-win opportunity for stakeholders in terms of disposing of organic waste and providing organic fertilizers for agriculture. In addition, using compost reduces the dependency on harmful chemical fertilizers, and represents a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.
Les sols et leurs structures
Synthèse pédagogique sur les structures des sols et leur rôle majeur dans les fonctionnements hydrique, physique et biologique des sols. L’ouvrage revient d’abord sur la définition du concept de structure et sur les difficultés de sa quantification. Il fait ensuite la synthèse entre des méthodes de laboratoire permettant d’accéder aux organisations microscopiques et des méthodes de terrain caractérisant la dynamique d’évolution des structures, notamment en fonction des systèmes agricoles.
Le sol vivant
La science des sols intègre de plus en plus l'action des organismes vivants à son champ d'activité. Les rôles irremplaçables de la racine, des bactéries, des champignons et des animaux dans la formation et le fonctionnement des sols sont de mieux en mieux connus. L'ouvrage est conçu en trois parties : la première fournit les connaissances essentielles de pédologie générale, avec un accent particulier sur les aspects biologiques du sol. Elle présente successivement les constituants et les propriétés du sol, puis leurs effets sur les processus de formation de d'évolution. La deuxième traite des divers types de relations qui s'établissent entre les organismes et le sol. Elle s'...
Soil Biology and Agriculture in the Tropics
The relationships between soils, microbes and humans are of crucial relevance in the tropics, where plant stress and microbial activity are exacerbated. This volume of Soil Biology presents the living component of tropical soils, showing how it is shaped by environmental conditions and emphasizing its dramatic impact on human survival and well-being. Following an introduction to the specificities of tropical soils and of their microbial communities, the biological aspects of soil management are examined, dealing with land use change, conservation and slash-and-burn agriculture, the restoration of hot deserts, agroforestry and paddy rice cultivation. As they are of particular relevance for tropical agriculture, symbioses of plants and microbes are thoroughly covered, as are the biodegradation of pesticides and health risks associated with wastewater irrigation. Lastly, traditional soil knowledge is discussed as a key to our sustainable presence in this world.
Histoire des pédologues et de la science des sols
La science des sols ou pédologie est une science relativement jeune. Cet ouvrage de synthèse, le premier sur ce thème qui soit aussi riche et documenté, illustré de plus de 600 biographies de savants du monde entier, intéressera tant les historiens des sciences que les agronomes.
