Methods for Assessment of Soil Degradation (Hardcover)

INTRODUCTIONBasic Concepts (Degradation, Resilience, Rehabilitation), R. Lal, W.H. Blum, C. Valentin, and B.A. StewartSOIL DEGRADATION PROCESSESSoil Erosion ProcessesWater Erosion, J. Laflen and E. RooseWind Erosion, E. SkidmoreErosion Modeling, C. Rose and G. McTainshPhysical DegradationSoil Structure, D. Gabriels and R. HornCrusting, C. ValentinHard Setting, C. MullinsSoil Compaction, I. Hakansson and W. VoorheesChemical DegradationSoil Organic Matter and Nutrient Depletion, E. PaulAcidification, M. SumnerSalt Buildup, I. SzabolcsSodic Soils, P. RengasamySoil Pollution and Contamination, T.J. Logan and B.R. SinghAcid Sulphate Soil, D. Dent and M.E.F. Van MensvoortMineland Degradation, W. Dick et al.Biological DegradationSoil Organic Matter and Biomass Carbon, J. BerthelinDYNAMICS AND MAPPINGLong-Term Characterization: Monitoring and Modeling, J. BoumaScaling and Extrapolation, L.T. WestRemote Sensing and GIS, G.W. PetersenMapping Soil Degradation at Different Scales, M.R. Hoosbeek et al.Revisiting GLASOD Methodology, R. OldemanSociological Approach, H.E. DregneIMPACT OF SOIL DEGRADATIONAgronomic, R. LalEconomic, J. Sanders and D. SouthgateEconomic Impact of Soil Erosion, P. CrossonGreenhouse Effect, R. Lal and C. ValentinWater Quality, G.M. Pierzynski and J.K. KoellikerCONCLUSIONSHolistic Approach to Combat Soil Degradation, C. Valentin and R. LalResearch and Development Priorities, R. Lal, W.H. Blum, C. Valentin, and B.A. StewartINDEX