Soil Tillage in Agroecosystems

ISBN-13: 9780849312281 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 384 str.

D. Mebs; Adel El Titi; El Titi El Titi

Opis

Provides guidance on cultivation methods for preserving soil and soil ecosystems and at what intensity level tillage methods should be applied Uses current research and data to document the consequences of intensive plowing on soil structure, soil chemical processes, and soil borne pathogens Details the effects of tillage on specific groups of soil biota Contains contributions from internationally known agricultural scientists Using the knowledge of soil ecology under natural, undisturbed conditions, Soil Tillage in Agroecosystems focuses on how cultivation affects soil and the soil environment. In particular it highlights how methods of soil tillage can influence soil structure, soil chemical processes, soil borne pathogens, and pest species. Covering the aspects of soil tillage on different taxa, the book concludes with a synthesis on the role of soil tillage in securing a sustainable agricultural environment. It provides the scientific basis for choosing different tillage options to achieve the best possible sustainable base for long-lasting agricultural production.

Recenzje

"[R]eaders are provided with excellent descriptions of cultivation methods for soil preservation, significant research data, and substantial information on the effects of tillage on specific soils. … University libraries and special libraries focusing on agriculture, agroecosystems, soils, or agencies working with rural communities would benefit from adding this volume to their collection. The chapter outlines, combined with substantial current references and an excellent index, make the book organized and easy to use … ."
- Journal of Agricultural and Food Information, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2003

"[I]t is very broad in its coverage of topics with extensive literature reviews for most chapters. It would make a good reference book."
- Vadose Zone Journal, 2005

Spis treści

Introduction, A. El TitiTechniques of Soil Tillage, K. KöllerThe Role of Soil Tillage for Soil Structure, B.HuweThe Soil Microbial Community and Soil Tillage, D. S. Andrade, A. Colozzi-Filho and K. E. Giller Soil Tillage for Sustainable Nutrient Management. C. Pekrun, H. P. Kaul and W. ClaupeinImplications of Soil Tillage for Crop and Weed Seeds, C. Pekrun, A. El Titi, and W. ClaupeinImplications of Soil Tillage for Weed Communities, A. El TitiInfluence of Cultivation Practices on Arable Crop Diseases, V.W.L. Jordan and J. A. HutcheonInfluence of Soil Tillage on Slugs and Their Natural Enemies, D. M. Glen & W. O. C. Symondson Interactions Between Tillage and Earthworms in Agroecosystems, W. D. Shuster and C. A. EdwardsEffects of Tillage on Invertebrates in Soil Ecosystems, A. El TitiSoil Tillage and Epigeal Predatory Arthropods, D. A. KendallThe Synthesis, A. El TitiIndex

O autorze

Adel El Titi