Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems
A comprehensive book on basic processes of soil C dynamics and the underlying factors and causes which determine the technical and economic potential of soil C sequestration. The book provides information on the dynamics of both inorganic (lithogenic and pedogenic carbonates) and organic C (labile, intermediate and passive). It describes different types of agroecosystems, and lists questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate thinking and promote academic dialogue. Each chapter has a bibliography containing up-to-date references on the current research, and provides the state-of-the-knowledge while also identifying the knowledge gaps for future research. The critical need for restoring C sks in world soils is discussed in terms of provisioning of essential ecosystem services (food security, carbon sequestration, water quality and renewability, and biodiversity). It is of interest to students, scientists, and policy makers.

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Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems
A comprehensive book on basic processes of soil C dynamics and the underlying factors and causes which determine the technical and economic potential of soil C sequestration. The book provides information on the dynamics of both inorganic (lithogenic and pedogenic carbonates) and organic C (labile, intermediate and passive). It describes different types of agroecosystems, and lists questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate thinking and promote academic dialogue. Each chapter has a bibliography containing up-to-date references on the current research, and provides the state-of-the-knowledge while also identifying the knowledge gaps for future research. The critical need for restoring C sks in world soils is discussed in terms of provisioning of essential ecosystem services (food security, carbon sequestration, water quality and renewability, and biodiversity). It is of interest to students, scientists, and policy makers.

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Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems

Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems

by Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems

Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems

by Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal

Overview

A comprehensive book on basic processes of soil C dynamics and the underlying factors and causes which determine the technical and economic potential of soil C sequestration. The book provides information on the dynamics of both inorganic (lithogenic and pedogenic carbonates) and organic C (labile, intermediate and passive). It describes different types of agroecosystems, and lists questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate thinking and promote academic dialogue. Each chapter has a bibliography containing up-to-date references on the current research, and provides the state-of-the-knowledge while also identifying the knowledge gaps for future research. The critical need for restoring C sks in world soils is discussed in terms of provisioning of essential ecosystem services (food security, carbon sequestration, water quality and renewability, and biodiversity). It is of interest to students, scientists, and policy makers.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783030064051
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication date: 02/08/2019
Edition description: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018
Pages: 392
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Klaus Lorenz is agricultural scientist with a research focus on understanding and managing soil inorganic and organic carbon sequestration processes for climate change adaptation and mitigation and for advancing food security.
Rattan Lal is soil physicist and world-renowned leader in terrestrial carbon sequestration research and management for meeting increasing demands for food, feed, fuel and fiber, adaptation and mitigation climate change, and improving soil health.

Table of Contents

Preface.- 1 Agricultural Land Use and the Global Carbon Cycle.- 2 Soil Carbon Sk.- 3 Carbon Sequestration in Cropland Soils.- 4 Carbon Sequestration in Grassland Soils.- 5 Carbon Sequestration in Wetland Soils.- 6 Agroforestry Systems.- 7 Biomass and Bioenergy.-8 Biochar.- 9 Importance of Soils of Agroecosystems for Climate Change Policy.- Conclusions: The Way Forward.

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