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hardcover. It is generally assumed that soil fertility decline is widespread in the tropics. In contrast, perennial plant cover provides better protection for the soil. This book reviews these concepts, focusing on soil chemical changes under different land-use systems in the tropics, including perennial crops, annual crops, and forest plantations. Num Pages: 384 pages, bibliog references, index. BIC Classification: 1QMT; RBGB; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 885.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851996707
- ISBN
- 9780851996707
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 159.53
€ 159.53
Paperback. Editor(s): Adewuyi, Bolanle; Chukwu, Kayin. Num Pages: 154 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 264.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 154
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781620810873
- ISBN
- 9781620810873
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 101.02€ 70.11
€ 101.02
€ 70.11
Hardcover. Reviews the major achievements made in soil erosion and sediment redistribution research and management. This book examines the developments made in three themes - measurement, modelling and management - and covers a variety of scales, in both time and space, and geographical locations. Editor(s): Owens, P. N. (National Soil Resources Institute, Cranfield University, UK). Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD; RBKF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 171 x 29. Weight in Grams: 924.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- First
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780851990507
- ISBN
- 9780851990507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.23
€ 152.23
Paperback. Soil Erosion and Conservation provides a comprehensive treatment of the processes of soil erosion, the methods that can be used for their control, and the issues involved in designing and implementing soil conservation programmes. Num Pages: 320 pages, 150 illustrations. BIC Classification: RB; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 173 x 17. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405117814
- ISBN
- 9781405117814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 87.21
€ 87.21
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps. BIC Classification: RBGB; TQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 187 x 265 x 23. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781617611865
- ISBN
- 9781617611865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.92€ 174.09
€ 257.92
€ 174.09
Hardcover. Surveying and mapping activities of the soil conservation services are major applications for GIS, GPS, and remote sensing. This book approaches soil erosion from a systems perspective, putting the causes and effects or erosion in context, and discusses the social and economic impact of soil erosion. Num Pages: 352 pages, references, indexes. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBGD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 27. Weight in Grams: 684.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471383697
- ISBN
- 9780471383697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 233.43
€ 233.43
Hardcover. Editor(s): Liu, Tian-Xiao. Num Pages: 280 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PSAF; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 261 x 186 x 29. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781600219719
- ISBN
- 9781600219719
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.72€ 160.69
€ 237.72
€ 160.69
Paperback. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Series: Modular Texts. Num Pages: 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight in Grams: 876. Series: Modular Texts. 320 pages, 129 figures/illustrations. Describes the organisms inhabiting the soil, their functions and interactions and the dimensions of human impact on the activity of soil organisms and soil ecological function. This title includes chapters that discuss basic soil characteristics and biogeochemical cycling, key soil flora and fauna, and community-level dynamics (soil food webs). Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSG; RBGB. Dimension: 246 x 190 x 21. Weight: 876.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845935634
- ISBN
- 9781845935634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 50.25
€ 52.99
€ 50.25
Hardcover. Editor(s): Dominguez, Javier B. Num Pages: 250 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 266 x 184 x 21. Weight in Grams: 764.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604563191
- ISBN
- 9781604563191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.72€ 160.69
€ 237.72
€ 160.69
Hardcover. Editor(s): Dubois, Anton N. Num Pages: 215 pages, tables, charts & illus. BIC Classification: RBGB; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 266 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 714.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604561449
- ISBN
- 9781604561449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 237.72€ 160.69
€ 237.72
€ 160.69
Hardback. The contributions have significantly enhanced the understanding of the SCS-CN method and consequently its application potential. This title intends to present an account of the SCS-CN method and clarify its potential for practical applications. It is of interest to agricultural scientists, agricultural and civil engineers. Series: Water Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 536 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 929.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 536
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011320
- ISBN
- 9781402011320
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 368.22
€ 368.22
Paperback. Editor(s): Margit, Aquila. Num Pages: 106 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: MBNH2; RBGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 231 x 8. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Nova Science Pub Inc
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631174384
- ISBN
- 9781631174384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 116.47€ 80.34
€ 116.47
€ 80.34
Hardcover. This book brings together the essential evidence and policy opportunities regarding the global importance of soil carbon for sustaining essential ecosystems services. Covering the science and policy background for this important natural resource, it describes land management options that improve soil carbon status. Editor(s): Banwart, Steven A.; Noellemeyer, Elke; Milne, Eleanor. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 178 x 248 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1144.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- CABI
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780645322
- ISBN
- 9781780645322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.99
€ 134.99
Soil Biodiversity in Amazonian and Other Brazilian Ecosystems
. Ed(S): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal Universit...
hardcover. Reviews soil biodiversity and related ecological processes in one of the key biodiversity hotspots, the Amazon, and nearby regions of Brazil. This book covers both the tropical savannah and rainforests. Chapters describe the biology, ecology, taxonomy, geographic distribution and sampling methods for the important soil functional groups. Editor(s): Moreira, F. M. S. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Siqueira, J. O. (Federal University of Lavras, Brazil); Brussaard, L. (Wageningen University, The Netherlands). Num Pages: 304 pages, col. ill. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; PSAF; PSG; RBGB; RGBL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 23. Weight in Grams: 839.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Cabi United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845930325
- ISBN
- 9781845930325
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.80
€ 228.80
Hardback. Proceedings of the Workshop 'Soil and Water Quality at Different Scales' held 7-9 August 1996, Wageningen, The Netherlands Editor(s): Finke, Peter A.; Bouma, Johan; Hoosbeek, Marcel R. (Dept. of Soil Science and Geology, Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands). Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 328 pages, 96 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 919.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from NUTRIENT CYCLING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792349945
- ISBN
- 9780792349945
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.35
€ 190.35
Paperback. As our society places increasing importance on the management of our natural resources, natural resource managers in both public and private sectors will need to understand the essential elements of soil and water systems. Num Pages: 372 pages, glossary, index. BIC Classification: RBGB; RBKF; TVDR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Number of pages
- 372
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471109730
- ISBN
- 9780471109730
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 285.58
€ 285.58
Hardcover. Recommended by users for its clear explanations and readability. Troeh and Thompson's Soil; and Soil Fertility provides and excellent overview of soils for students in agriculture and the environmental sciences. Num Pages: 489 pages, 231. BIC Classification: RBGB; TV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 179 x 263 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1064.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Iowa State University Press United States
- Edition
- 6th Edition
- Number of pages
- 489
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780813809557
- ISBN
- 9780813809557
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 153.57
€ 153.57
Paperback. Editor(s): Mayer, Alex S.; Hassanizadeh, S. Majid. Series: Water Resources Monograph. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: RBKF; RN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- American Geophysical Union United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- Pap/Cdr
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875903217
- ISBN
- 9780875903217
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 76.44
€ 76.44
Hardcover. Num Pages: 222 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: RBGB; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 502.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 222
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781616683351
- ISBN
- 9781616683351
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 171.15€ 116.54
€ 171.15
€ 116.54
Hardback. Editor(s): Schagerl, Michael. Num Pages: 408 pages, 31 black & white illustrations, 81 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1HFG; PSAF; RBKF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 265 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1042.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319286204
- ISBN
- 9783319286204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.73
€ 199.73