Advances in Agronomy: Volume 141

ISBN-13: 9780128124239 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 286 str.

Donald L. Sparks

Opis

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 141 carries on the stellar reputation of this leading reference and first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. Each volume contains an eclectic group of reviews by leading scientists throughout the world. As always, the subjects covered are rich, varied, and exemplary of the abundant subject matter addressed by this long-running serial.

• Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews on the latest advancements in agronomy
• Features distinguished, well recognized authors from around the world
• Builds upon this venerable and iconic review series
• Covers the extensive variety and breadth of subject matter in the crop and soil sciences

Spis treści

1. Long-Term Aging of Biochar: A Molecular Understanding with Agricultural and Environmental Implications S. Mia, F.A. Dijkstra and B. Singh 2. Brazilian Agriculture in Perspective: Great Expectations Versus Reality F.A.O. Camargo, L.S. Silva, G.H. Merten, F.S. Carlos, P.C. Baveye and E.W. Triplett 3. Bio-Intervention of Naturally Occurring Silicate Minerals for Alternative Source of Potassium: Challenges and Opportunities B.B. Basak, B. Sarkar, D.R. Biswas, S. Sarkar, P. Sanderson and R. Naidu 4. Livestock Production and its Impact on Nutrient Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions K. Sakadevan and M.-L. Nguyen 5. Mineral Nutrition of Cocoa: A Review J.A.V. Vliet and K.E. Giller

O autorze

DONALD L. SPARKS is the Unidel S. Hallock du Pont Chair and Francis Alison Professor at the University of Delaware. He is internationally recognized for his research in the areas of kinetics of biogeochemical processes and surface chemistry of natural materials. His research has focused on fate and transport of trace metals in soil and water, soil remediation, water quality, and carbon sequestration in soils. Dr. Sparks is the author of two previous editions of Environmental Soil Chemistry and more than 350 refereed papers and book chapters. He is fellow of five scientific societies, and he has been the recipient of major awards and lectureships including the Geochemistry Medal from the American Chemical Society, the Liebig Medal from the International Union of Soil Sciences, the Einstein Professorship from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Philippe Duchaufour Medal from the European Geosciences Union. Dr. Sparks served as president of the Soil Science Society of America and the International Union of Soil Sciences, has served on advisory committees for several national laboratories and national and international centers and institutes, and served as chair of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Committee for Soil Sciences and other NAS Committees.