Il Dr. Rattan Lal è un illustre professore di scienze del suolo e direttore del Centro di Gestione e Sequestro del Carbonio presso la Ohio State University. Il suo lavoro si concentra sulla gestione sostenibile del suolo e sul suo ruolo cruciale nella lotta contro il cambiamento climatico. Riconosciuto a livello globale, la ricerca di Lal contribuisce a una comprensione più profonda e alla protezione delle risorse vitali del suolo terrestre. La sua influenza si estende oltre l'ambito accademico, ispirando progressi pratici nell'agricoltura e nella politica ambientale.
This book explores soil carbon dynamics, detailing factors influencing carbon sequestration potential. It covers inorganic and organic carbon types, various agroecosystems, and includes thought-provoking questions and updated bibliographies in each chapter. It emphasizes the importance of restoring carbon stocks for ecosystem services, appealing to students, scientists, and policymakers.
Focusing on the interplay between Organic Agriculture (OA) practices and climate change, this book reviews and synthesizes information on their impacts compared to conventional methods. It examines the advantages and disadvantages of OA across various agricultural systems, including croplands, pastures, and orchards. The conclusion offers insights on integrating both OA and conventional practices to develop climate-resilient agro-ecosystems tailored to specific conditions.
Focusing on soil organic carbon (SOC) and inorganic carbon (SIC) stocks, this book examines their variations across major U.S. terrestrial biomes. It discusses strategies for increasing SOC stocks and improving sequestration through effective soil and land-use management practices. The concluding sections highlight specific biomes where targeted management could significantly boost SOC levels and enhance carbon sequestration efforts.
Misuse of the soil and inappropriate agricultural systems are causing serious degradation of the humid tropical eco-region and perpetuating food shortages, malnutrition, and poor standards of living.What is needed are sustainable agricultural systems that can satisfy human needs while maintaining soil fertility and the integrity of the environment. This publication makes available research information on scientifically proven methods of deforestation for conversion to agricultural land use, and soil and crop management systems that allow for the sustained use of soil and water resources in the humid tropics. The reader will find numerous examples of appropriate techniques with explanations of their impacts on production, soil quality, and the environment. Information is provided on the characteristics of an improved farming system; new land development; run-off management and erosion control; nutrient management; and, in the final section, research and development priorities are outlined.This compendium will be of particular use and interest to planners, practitioners, extension agents, and others involved in humid tropical soil resource management.
This updated second edition textbook covers essential soil management aspects to combat soil erosion and environmental pollution. It includes new chapters on cover crops, nutrient management, and water conservation, emphasizing practices that address soil health and sustainability. Ideal for students and professionals in related fields.
"Carbon Sequestration in Forest Ecosystems" explores carbon dynamics in forests, their role in carbon sequestration, and implications for climate change mitigation. It details processes, factors, and causes influencing carbon storage, while highlighting knowledge gaps for future research, making it essential for students, scientists, and policymakers.
Climate Change and Sustainability in Agriculture
This 35-chapter book is based on several oral and poster presentations including both invited and contributory chapters. The book is thematically based on four pillars of sustainability, with focus on sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): Environment, Economic, Social and Institutional. The environmental sustainability, which determines economic and social/institutional sustainability, refers to the rate of use of natural resources (soil, water, landscape, vegetation) which can be continued indefinitely without degrading their quality, productivity and ecosystem services for different ecoregions of SSA. This book will help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the U. N. in SSA. Therefore, the book is of interest to agriculturalists, economists, social scientists, policy makers, extension agents, and development/bilateral organizations. Basic principles explained in the book can be pertinent to all development organizations.
In 2015, the UN established seventeen global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at ending poverty, eliminating hunger, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity. Despite the critical role of soil management in achieving these goals, the term "soil" is notably absent from the SDGs. For instance, while SDG#15 addresses land degradation, it overlooks the significance of soils, reflecting a broader lack of awareness regarding this essential natural resource vital for all terrestrial life. This book seeks to underscore the importance of soil and its protection in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals. Comprising fifteen chapters authored by experts worldwide, it synthesizes current knowledge and science, linking soil properties and processes to specific SDGs. The volume explores various soil-related aspects, including the contributions of soil science, management practices, erosion control, climate impacts, carbon sequestration, soil restoration, and the hydrological aspects of sustainable soil management. It also addresses soil and water pollution, emphasizing the need for control to maintain soil and environmental health. Additionally, the book discusses strategies for engaging the public in the SDGs, managing Chernozems, and the role of IUSS in advancing soil-related initiatives.