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Soil Erosion

Professor Jane Rickson, Dr Santanu Bakshi, Dr Chumki Banik , Dr Zhenli He

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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
24 May 2022

Soil science, sedimentology; Irrigation; Sustainable agriculture; Organic farming; Agronomy & crop production

Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights

This collection features four peer-reviewed literature reviews on soil erosion in agriculture.

The first chapter identifies different types of soil degradation, focussing primarily on soil erosion by water. The chapter explores the impact of soil erosion processes on soil properties that relate directly to crop growth, including soil depth, water-holding capacity, carbon content and nutrient reserves.

The second chapter reviews advances in techniques used to assess and measure soil erodibility by water, such as computer aided tomography. The chapter considers the role of static and dynamic soil properties in the erosion process, as well as the challenges that have developed as a result of climate change.

The third chapter assesses the impact of heavy metal contamination on soil and its consequent role in the degradation of soil health. The chapter describes the sources, impacts, indicators and remediation of heavy metal contamination, as well as the development of improved soil management practices, including effective pollution control strategies.

The final chapter discusses the implementation of integrated strategies under Conservation Agriculture (CA) farming systems to restore soil productivity in degraded agricultural lands in tropical and subtropical regions in Brazil. The chapter additionally considers the adoption of CA as a tool to prevent and reverse instances of soil degradation.

By: Professor Jane Rickson, Dr Santanu Bakshi, Dr Chumki Banik, Dr Zhenli He, Prof R. J. Rickson
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 54
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 9mm
Weight: 230g
ISBN: 9781801464048
ISBN 10: 1801464049
Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 24 May 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Professor Jane Rickson has over 30 years’ experience of research, consultancy and teaching in soil and water engineering, specialising in soil degradation processes and sustainable land management. Her work has focused on better understanding of soil functions and their role in the delivery of ecosystems goods and services, including water regulation, agricultural production and carbon storage. Professor Rickson is a Fellow and current President of the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, a Chartered Environmentalist, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Institute of Professional Soil Scientists.