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Advances in Soil Science
J.B. Harsh
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Paperback. Series: Advances in Soil Science. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; TVB; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 329.
The study of soils today has taken on increased importance because a rapidly expanding population is placing demands on the soil never before experienced. This has led to an increase in land degradation. Land degradation is one of the most severe problems facing mankind. Volume 11 of Advances in Soil Science was devoted entirely to this critical area of soil science. From the beginning of agriculture until about 1950, increased food production came almost entirely from expanding the cropland base. Since 1950, however, the yield per unit of land area for major crops has increased dramatically. Much of the increase ... Read more
The study of soils today has taken on increased importance because a rapidly expanding population is placing demands on the soil never before experienced. This has led to an increase in land degradation. Land degradation is one of the most severe problems facing mankind. Volume 11 of Advances in Soil Science was devoted entirely to this critical area of soil science. From the beginning of agriculture until about 1950, increased food production came almost entirely from expanding the cropland base. Since 1950, however, the yield per unit of land area for major crops has increased dramatically. Much of the increase ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Soil Science
Number of Pages
196
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461279785
SKU
V9781461279785
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