β Scribed by B.D. Soane and C. van Ouwerkerk (Eds.)
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
This book provides a global review of the mechanisms, incidence and control measures related to the problems of soil compaction in agriculture, forestry and other cropping systems. Among the disciplines which relate to this subject are soil physics, soil mechanics, vehicle mechanics, agricultural engineering, plant physiology, agronomy, pedology, climatology and economics.
The volume will be of great value to soil scientists, agricultural engineers, and all those involved with irrigation, drainage and tillage. It will help to facilitate the exchange of information on current work throughout the world, as well as to promote scientific understanding and stimulate the development, evaluation and adoption of practical solutions to these widespread and urgent problems
Content:
Other Titles in this Series
Page ii
Front Matter
Page iii
Copyright page
Page iv
Foreword
Page v
Brennan D. Soane, Cees van Ouwerkerk
Dedication
Page vi
Note on Usage of Terms, Symbols and Units
Page vii
The Editors
List of Terms, Symbols and Units
Page viii
List of Contributors
Pages ix-xiii
Chapter 1 - Soil Compaction Problems in World Agriculture
Pages 1-21
B.D. SOANE, C. van OUWERKERK
Chapter 2 - Mechanics of Soil Compaction
Pages 23-44
A.J. KOOLEN
Chapter 3 - Soil Compactability and Compressibility
Pages 45-69
R. HORN, M. LEBERT
Chapter 4 - Prediction of Soil Compaction under Vehicles
Pages 71-90
S.C. GUPTA, R.L. RAPER
Chapter 5 - Effects of Compaction on Soil Microstructure
Pages 91-111
Maja J. KOOISTRA, N.K. TOVEY
Chapter 6 - Determination and Use of Soil Bulk Density in Relation to Soil Compaction
Pages 113-139
D.J. CAMPBELL
Chapter 7 - Effects of Compaction on Soil Hydraulic Properties
Pages 141-165
R. HORTON, M.D. ANKENY, R.R. ALLMARAS
Chapter 8 - Effects of Compaction on Soil Aeration Properties
Pages 167-189
W. STEPNIEWSKI, J. GLIΕSKI, B.C. BALL
Chapter 9 - Effects of Compaction on Soil Strength Parameters
Pages 191-214
J. GUERIF
Chapter 10 - Effects of Compaction on Soil Biota and Soil Biological Processes
Pages 215-235
L. BRUSSAARD, H.G. van FAASSEN
Chapter 11 - Mechanisms of Crop Responses to Soil Compaction
Pages 237-264
F.R. BOONE, B.W. VEEN
Chapter 12 - Responses of Temperate Crops in North America to Soil Compaction
Pages 265-286
M.J. LINDSTROM, W.B. VOORHEES
Chapter 13 - Responses of Tropical Crops to Soil Compaction
Pages 287-316
B. KAYOMBO, R. LAL
Chapter 14 - Responses of Forest Crops to Soil Compaction
Pages 317-342
E.B. WRONSKI, G. MURPHY
Chapter 15 - Responses of Perennial Forage Crops to Soil Compaction
Pages 343-364
J.T. DOUGLAS
Chapter 16 - Role of Soil and Climate Factors in Influencing Crop Responses to Soil Compaction in Central and Eastern Europe
Pages 365-390
J. LIPIEC, C. SIMOTA
Chapter 17 - Quantification of Vehicle Running Gear
Pages 391-415
F.G.J. TIJINK
Chapter 18 - Quantification of Traffic Systems in Crop Production
Pages 417-445
H. KUIPERS, J.C. van de ZANDE
Chapter 19 - Benefits of Low Ground Pressure Tyre Equipment
Pages 447-478
G.D. VERMEULEN, U.D. PERDOK
Chapter 20 - Benefits of Limited Axle Load
Pages 479-499
I. HΓ
KANSSON, H. PETELKAU
Chapter 21 - Benefits of Tracked Vehicles in Crop Production
Pages 501-520
D.C. ERBACH
Chapter 22 - Development and Benefits of Vehicle Gantries and Controlled-Traffic Systems
Pages 521-537
J.H. TAYLOR
Chapter 23 - Economics of Modifying Conventional Vehicles and Running Gear to Minimize Soil Compaction
Pages 539-567
K. ERADAT OSKOUI, D.J. CAMPBELL, B.D. SOANE, M.J. McGREGOR
Chapter 24 - Economics of Gantry- and Tractor-based Zero-Traffic Systems
Pages 569-595
W.C.T. CHAMEN, E. AUDSLEY, J.B. HOLT
Chapter 25 - Control and Avoidance of Soil Compaction in Practice
Pages 597-625
W.E. LARSON, Anna EYNARD, A. HADAS, J. LIPIEC
Chapter 26 - Conclusions and Recommendations for Further Research on Soil Compaction in Crop Production
Pages 627-642
C. van OUWERKERK, B.D. SOANE
Index
Pages 643-662
π SIMILAR VOLUMES
<span>Book by</span>
<p><span>Soil and crop sensing is a fundamental component and the first important step in precision agriculture. Unless the level of soil and crop variability is known, appropriate management decisions cannot be made and implemented. In the last few decades, various ground-based sensors have been de
<p>Soils into which crop plants root and from which they obtain essential minerals and water contain huge arrays of microbes. Many have highly beneficial effects on crop growth and productivity, others are pathogens causing diseases and losses to yield and quality, a few microbes offer protection fr
<p><strong>Compost Utilization in Production of Horticultural Crops </strong>provides information for the compost industry to develop horticulture production efforts and techniques. This highly practical book contains information applicable to current production issues facing the fruit and nuts, veg