Sandy Soils (Progress in Soil Science)

✍ Scribed by Alfred E. Hartemink (editor), Jingyi Huang (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2024
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 330
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Sandy soils cover approximately 900 million ha worldwide, and there are extensive areas of sandy soils under cultivation. Most sandy soils have high water permeability, low water-holding capacity, low ability to retain and exchange nutrients, weakly developed soil structure and they may be prone to erosion by wind. As irrigation is required for obtaining good crop yields, there is a risk of substantial leaching of nutrients and pesticides, and ground water depletion. Due to global pressure on land resources, marginal soils such as sandy soils are taken into production or cultivated more intensely. Sandy soils – as a group of soils with specific characteristics and ecological limitations – have received limited research attention. This books presents the main papers from the Global Conference on Sandy Soils which was held in June 2023 in Madison, USA. This book focuses on novel and exciting aspects of research on sandy soils which is presented into three sections: Distributionand Assessment, Soil Carbon and Soil Health, and Water and the Environment. It presents a global glimpse on what recent progress has been in the study of sandy soil and their properties and management.

✦ Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Contents
Part I: Distribution and Assessment
Chapter 1: Sandy Soils of the World: Taxonomy, Geography, and Soil Conditions
1.1 Introduction
1.2 What Is a Sandy Soil?
1.3 Taxonomic Names for Sandy Soils
1.4 Key Properties of Many Sandy Soils
1.5 World Distribution of Sandy Soils
1.6 Geography of Sandy Soils
1.7 Sandy Soils for World Food Production
1.8 Amelioration and Protection of Sandy Soils
1.9 Socioeconomic Issues with Sandy Soils
1.10 Final Thoughts
References
Chapter 2: Origin and Properties of Deep Sands of Southeastern Cambodia: Some Preliminary Findings
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Materials and Methods
2.2.1 Sample Collection and Profile Description
2.2.2 Soil Analysis
2.3 Results and Discussion
2.3.1 Origin of Sand
2.3.1.1 Geology and Parent Material
2.3.1.2 Colluviation
2.3.1.3 Coastal Influences
2.3.2 Regional Context
2.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3: Sandy Soils in the United States: Properties and Use
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Definition
3.3 Distribution
3.4 Properties
3.5 Interpretation of Sandy Soils
3.6 Ecologic Considerations
3.7 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4: Molic and Umbric Horizons of Alluvial Sandy Soils of River Valleys in SW Poland
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Investigated Area and Methods
4.3 Results
4.4 Discussion
4.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 5: Properties and Mid-infrared Spectral Signatures of Sandy Soils in Ghana
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Materials and Methods
5.2.1 Existing Soil Data
5.2.2 Soil Profile Observation and Classification
5.2.3 Soil Physical and Chemical Analysis
5.2.4 Mid-infrared (MIR) Spectra Acquisition
5.2.5 Data Analysis
5.3 Results
5.4 Discussion
5.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Spectroscopy Supported Definition and Classification of Sandy Soils in Hungary
6.1 Introduction and Objectives
6.2 Materials and Methods
6.2.1 The Diagnostics-Based Hungarian Soil Classification System
6.2.2 Laboratory Soil Data
6.2.3 Applied Spectral Data
6.2.4 Processing of Legacy Laboratory Data
6.2.5 Processing of Spectral Data
6.3 Results and Discussion
6.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: Proximal Sensing in Soil Water Repellency Management: A Review
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Soil Properties Related to SWR
7.2.1 Organic Matter
7.2.2 Soil Surface Area
7.2.3 Spatial and Temporal Variability of SWR
7.3 Role of Proximal Soil Sensors and Soil Information
7.3.1 𝛾-Ray Spectrometry
7.3.2 Visible, Near and Mid-infrared Spectroscopy
7.3.3 Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)
7.3.4 Soil Moisture Sensors
7.4 Discussion and Conclusions
References
Chapter 8: Comparing Sand Content Measurements by the Pipette, Hydrometer, and Vis-NIR and MIR Spectroscopy
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Materials and Methods
8.2.1 Study Area and Sampling
8.2.2 Pipette and Hydrometer
8.2.3 Visible-Near Infrared (Vis-NIR)
8.2.4 Mid-Infrared (MIR)
8.2.5 Data Analysis
8.3 Results
8.4 Discussion
8.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 9: Aeolian Desertification Monitoring in the Sandy Areas of Northern China
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Materials and Methods
9.2.1 Study Area
9.2.2 Data and Methods
9.2.2.1 Multispectral Remote Sensing Data and Interpretation
9.2.2.2 Field Investigation
9.3 Results
9.3.1 Spatial Distribution of ADL in the Typical Areas
9.3.2 Change Features of ADL in the Five Typical Areas from 1975 to 2020
9.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 10: Some Characteristics of Sandy Plaggen Soils
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Soil Classification
10.3 Spatial Extent
10.4 Soil Properties
10.5 Conclusions
References
Part II: Soil Carbon and Soil Health
Chapter 11: Enhanced Weathering to Enhance Carbon Sequestration in Sandy Soils
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The Enhanced Weathering Pathway
11.3 Use of Enhanced Weathering Materials as Agricultural Amendments in Sandy Soils
11.4 Carbon Balance
11.5 Future Research
References
Chapter 12: Soil Carbon in Sandy Soils Under Forest and Agriculture in Wisconsin, USA
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Materials and Methods
12.2.1 Site Description
12.2.2 Soil Sampling
12.2.3 Soil Analysis
12.2.4 Temporal Changes
12.2.5 Statistical Analysis
12.3 Results and Discussion
12.3.1 Effects of Land Use on Soil Properties
12.3.1.1 SOC, Texture, and pH
12.3.1.2 Mineralogy
12.3.2 Spatial Trends
12.3.3 Temporal Changes in SOC
12.3.3.1 Afforestation
12.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 13: Fallow Band System for Improving Crop Production on Sandy Soils in the Sahel
13.1 Introduction
13.1.1 The Fallow Band System
13.2 Verification of the Yield-Increasing Effect of the Fallow Band System
13.2.1 The Experiments
13.3 Simulation of the Yield-Increasing Effect of the Fallow Band System
13.4 Dissemination Potential of the Fallow Band System
References
Chapter 14: A Simple Way to Illustrate Health of Soils in Sandy Golf Course Greens
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Materials and Methods
14.3 Results
14.4 Discussion
References
Chapter 15: Agricultural Use of Sandy Soils in Brazilian Cerrado (Brazilian Savanna)
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Sandy Soils’ Classification and Spatial Distribution in Brazil
15.3 Sandy Soil-Use Limitations in Brazil
15.4 Potential Sandy Soil Use and Management in Brazil
References
Chapter 16: Leaf Litter Decomposition and Nutrient Release Dynamics in a Sandy Tropical Paleudults of the Enugu Area, Southeast Nigeria
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Materials and Methods
16.2.1 Leaf Litter Selection and Collection
16.2.2 Litter Decomposition Experiment
16.3 Results and Discussion
16.3.1 Physicochemical Properties of the Site
16.3.2 Litter Dry Mass Remaining (LDMR)
16.3.3 Decay Constant
16.3.4 Changes in pH (H2O) Values of the Different Leaf Litters After Decomposition for 90 Days
16.3.5 Organic Carbon Content of the Leaf Litter After Decomposition of the Leaf Litter
16.3.6 Total Nitrogen Content of the Leaf Litter After Decomposition
16.3.7 Available Phosphorus Content of the Leaf Litter After Decomposition
16.3.8 Available Potassium Content of the Leaf Litters After Decomposition
16.3.9 Calcium, Magnesium and Sodium Content of the Leaf Litter After Decomposition
16.3.10 Carbon: Nitrogen Ratio Content of the Leaf Litter After Decomposition
16.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 17: Reforestation of Sandy Soils in the Tohoku Sea Coast of Japan
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Materials and Methods
17.3 Results and Discussion
References
Chapter 18: Soil Management Practices to Reduce Hardpans and Compaction in Sandy Soils of North Carolina, USA
18.1 Compaction and Issues Associated with Compaction
18.2 Soils of North Carolina
18.3 Management Strategies to Alleviate Compaction in North Carolina
18.4 Future Research Opportunities
References
Chapter 19: Ameliorating Sandy Soil Constraints for Sustainable Gains in Productivity in Southern Australia
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Ameliorating Constraints in Sandy Soils
19.3 Lowaldie Case Study
19.4 Younghusband Case Study
19.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 20: Compost Application Leads to Higher Nitrification Rates and N2O Emissions in Sandy Soils
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Materials and Methods
20.2.1 Soil and Compost Sampling
20.2.2 Labeling the Soil N Pool with 15N
20.2.3 Soil Incubation with Compost and N Fertilizer
20.2.4 N2O Sampling and Analysis
20.2.5 Soil Extraction and Analysis
20.2.6 Calculation
20.2.7 Statistical Analysis
20.3 Results
20.3.1 Soil Net Nitrification and Gross N Mineralization
20.3.2 Production of N2O
20.3.3 Quantifying the N2O Emitted from Soil, Fertilizer, and Compost Pools
20.4 Discussion
20.4.1 Total N2O Production and Net N Nitrification Rates
20.4.2 The Effect of Compost on N2O Production from Fertilizer and Soil N
20.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 21: Characterization of Phosphorus Sorption of Some Sandy Soils in Florida with Microscopy and Computer Vision
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Methods
21.3 Image Analysis
21.4 Statistical Analysis
21.5 Results and Discussion
21.6 The Agronomic and Environmental Implications
References
Part III: Water and the Environment
Chapter 22: Localized Dry Spot Recovery and Water Repellency in a Sand Golf Green
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Materials and Methods
22.3 Results
22.4 Discussion
References
Chapter 23: Irrigation Practices for Enhanced Water Management of Citrus on Sandy Soils in Florida
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Materials and Methods
23.2.1 Study Site Descriptions
23.2.2 Irrigation Treatments
23.2.3 Statistical and Data Analyses
23.3 Results and Discussion
23.3.1 Meteorological Data and Irrigation
23.3.2 Soil and Water Content
23.3.3 Fine Root Length Density
23.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 24: Soil Water Repellency in Sandy Soils: A Review
24.1 Introduction to Soil Water Repellency
24.2 Organic Compounds and SWR
24.2.1 The Presence and Concentrations of Organic Compounds
24.2.1.1 Field Soil Samples
24.2.1.2 Artificial Mixtures in Laboratory Conditions
24.2.2 Orientation and Structure of Organic Compounds Affecting SWR
24.2.3 The Role of Surface Chemistry
24.2.4 Soil pH
24.3 Physical Soil Characteristics Affecting SWR
24.3.1 Soil Moisture Content
24.3.2 Soil Texture and Particle Size
24.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 25: Soil Water Repellency in Reforested Sandy Soils
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Area of Research
25.3 Case Study A: Abandonment of Agriculture, Stanisławów Village
25.4 Case Study B: Fire in Pine Forest, Kampinos National Park (KPN)
25.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 26: High-Resolution Soil Moisture Mapping Using Sentinel-1 and Moisture Probes in Cultivated Sands
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Materials and Methods
26.2.1 Study Area
26.2.2 Soil Moisture Probe Data
26.2.3 Sentinel-1 Data
26.2.4 Establishing an Empirical Soil Water Content Model
26.2.5 Predicting the Spatial and Temporal Variations in VWC Across the Field
26.3 Results
26.3.1 Summary Temporal Statistics of Soil Water Content
26.3.2 Model Accuracy and Precision
26.3.3 Spatial Distributions of Estimated Environmental Controlling Factors and Soil Properties
26.3.4 Spatial and Temporal Variations of Estimated VWC and SWD During the Cropping Season
26.4 Discussion
26.4.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of the Empirical MLR Model
26.4.2 Implications for Soil Water Conservation and Irrigation Management Under Climate Change
26.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 27: Some Current and Emerging Environmental Issues in Sandy Soils
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Environmental Issues
27.2.1 Nutrient Leaching and Groundwater Contamination
27.2.2 Transport and Fate of Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals
27.2.3 Trace Elements and Heavy Metals
27.3 A New Framework
27.4 Summary and Conclusions
References
Part IV: Epilogue
Chapter 28: Sandy Soils: Do We Know Enough?
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Definition and Assessment
28.3 Soil Carbon and Soil Health
28.4 Soil Physical Properties and Environmental Issues
Chapter 29: Sandy Soil Proverbs and Names in the Netherlands
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Some Concluding Remarks
References