Soil Erosion, Conservation, and Rehabilitation

by Menachem Agassi

Overview

Discusses the latest information regarding the processes and mechanisms responsible for runoff and erosion by water in arable lands--detailing state-of-the-art water and soil conservation methods. Elucidates the rehabilitation of agricultural lands depleted by human activity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000948660
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	05/31/2023
Series:	Books in Soils, Plants, and the Environment
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	424
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Menachem Agassi, Soil Erosion Research Station, Soil Conservation and Darinage Division, Minstry of Agriculture, Emek-Hefer, Israel

Table of Contents

Part 1 Soil erosion by water: basic factors and processes in soil erosion - infiltration and seal formation processes, rainfall analysis, soil characteristics and aggregate stability, splash and detachment by waterdrops, slope, aspect and surface storage, the effect of surface cover on infiltration and soil erosion; forms of erosion - interill erosion, rill and gullies erosion; soil loss and runoff estimation - soil loss estimation, runoff estimation in agricultural fields. Part 2 Soil conservation: common soil and water conservation practices; soil stabilizers. Part 3 Soil rehabilitation: reclamation of gullies and channel erosion; reclamation of salt affected soil; reclamation of sodic affected soils; impact of crop rotation and land management on soil erosion and rehabilitation.

Editorial Reviews

...Each chapter is amply illustrated with data tables, graphic presentations, mathematical equations, and cited references... "...a useful reference...and highly recommended for researchers and extension workers in soil science, agriculture engineering, climatology, and agronomy.

Soil Science

A reference that discusses the current information regarding the processes and mechanisms responsible for runoff and erosion by water in arable lands, and details the state of the art in water and soil conservation methods. The 16 contributed chapters are organized in three parts: soil erosion by water (basic factors and processes in soil erosion/forms of erosion/soil loss and runoff estimation); soil conservation; and soil rehabilitation. Includes tables, equations, and drawings, as well as some 900 literature citations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

". . .Each chapter is amply illustrated with data tables, graphic presentations, mathematical equations, and cited references. . . . . .a useful reference. . .and highly recommended for researchers and extension workers in soil science, agriculture engineering, climatology, and agronomy. "
—-Soil Science

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