β Scribed by A. Monem Balba
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Examines the challenges of managing soils in arid and semi-arid regions. These soils contain low organic matter, are not leached and accumulate lime, gypsum and soluble salts, requiring special management techniques. This book identifies these and other problems.
Content: Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
About the Author
Chapter 1: The Arid Ecosystem
Elements of the Climate
Classification of the Earth to Climatic
Natural Vegetative Cover in Arid Ecosystems
Soils of the Arid Ecosystems
References
Chapter 2: Salt-Affected Soils
Introduction
The Size of the Problem
Characteristics of Salt-Affected Soils
Studies Required for Predicting Salinization Due to Upward Movement of Groundwater and its Subsequent
Effect of Salinity on Plant Growth and
References
Chapter 3: Calcareous Soils
Introduction
Morphology Physical PropertiesChemical and Fertility Properties
Gypsic Soils
Management of Calcareous Soils
References
Chapter 4: Sandy Soils
Introduction
Formation of Sandy Soils
The Sandy Soils in Soil Classification Systems
Physical Characteristics
Management of the Sandy Soils
References
Chapter 5: Water Management in Arid Ecosystems
Introduction
Technologies for Increasing Water Resources
Management of Rain-Fed Agriculture
Irrigation
Drainage
Use of Low-Quality Water for Irrigation
References
Chapter 6: Desertification
Introduction
Soil Degradation Degradation Versus DesertificationDesertification Due to Sand Movement
Desertification of Rangeland
Desertification Due to Irrigation and Waterlogging
Combating Desertification in Rain-Fed Cropland
Complementary Measures for Combating Desertification
Soil Erosion
Water Erosion
Wind Erosion
Desertification, a Global Challenge
References
Index
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