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Advances in Agronomy
1st Edition, Volume 136 - January 26, 2016
Editor: Donald L. Sparks
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:9780128046814
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eBook ISBN:9780128048344
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Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of review…Read more
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Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects covered are rich and varied and exemplary of the abundant subject matter addressed by this long-running serial.
Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews
Features distinguished, well recognized authors from around the world
Builds upon this venerable and iconic review series
Covers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in crop and soil sciences
Chapter One: Perspectives About the National Cooperative Soil Survey
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Tenets of Pedology
3. Discussions
4. Visions Beyond the Near Horizon
Chapter Two: A Comprehensive Review of the CERES-Wheat, -Maize and -Rice Models’ Performances
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Methods
3. Results
Acknowledgment
Chapter Three: Impact of Herbicides on Soil Biology and Function
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Herbicide Chemistry and Mode of Action
3. Soil Biology: Community Structure, Function, and Assessment
4. Effects on Soil Biota and Community Structure
5. Effects on Soil Functions
6. Additional Considerations for Impacts Within Agricultural Systems
7. Conclusion and Future Research Needs
Acknowledgments
Chapter Four: Performance of Coffee Seedlings as Affected by Soil Moisture and Nitrogen Application
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and methods
3. Results
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions and implications
6. Conflict of interest
Acknowledgments
No. of pages: 265
Language: English
Edition: 1
Volume: 136
Published: January 26, 2016
Imprint: Academic Press
Hardback ISBN: 9780128046814
eBook ISBN: 9780128048344
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Donald L. Sparks
DONALD L. SPARKS is the Unidel S. Hallock du Pont Chair and Francis Alison Professor at the University of Delaware. He is internationally recognized for his research in the areas of kinetics of biogeochemical processes and surface chemistry of natural materials. His research has focused on fate and transport of trace metals in soil and water, soil remediation, water quality, and carbon sequestration in soils. Dr. Sparks is the author of two previous editions of Environmental Soil Chemistry and more than 350 refereed papers and book chapters. He is fellow of five scientific societies, and he has been the recipient of major awards and lectureships including the Geochemistry Medal from the American Chemical Society, the Liebig Medal from the International Union of Soil Sciences, the Einstein Professorship from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Philippe Duchaufour Medal from the European Geosciences Union. Dr. Sparks served as president of the Soil Science Society of America and the International Union of Soil Sciences, has served on advisory committees for several national laboratories and national and international centers and institutes, and served as chair of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Committee for Soil Sciences and other NAS Committees.
Affiliations and expertise
Director, Delaware Environmental Institute, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA