Author: Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789289303507
Category : Soils
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Nitrogen Processes in Arable and Forest Soils in the Nordic Countries
Author: Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789289303507
Category : Soils
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Optimizing Nitrogen Management in Food and Energy Production and Environmental Protection
Author: J. GallowayPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 9789026519277
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1050
Book Description
The production of food and energy interfere with the natural nitrogen cycle of the earth. Many of these changes are beneficial, while others are detrimental to societies and the environment. The changing nature of nitrogen in the global environment crosses scientific disciplines, geographical boundaries and political divisions and challenges the creative minds of natural and social scientists, economists, engineers, business leaders and planners. The papers in this book give readers a panoramic view of the changing nature of reactive nitrogen in the global environment, enabling them to make better choices about nitrogen management in food production and consumption, energy production and use, and environmental protection.
The European Nitrogen Assessment
Author: Mark A. SuttonPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139501372
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 665
Book Description
Presenting the first continental-scale assessment of reactive nitrogen in the environment, this book sets the related environmental problems in context by providing a multidisciplinary introduction to the nitrogen cycle processes. Issues of upscaling from farm plot and city to national and continental scales are addressed in detail with emphasis on opportunities for better management at local to global levels. The five key societal threats posed by reactive nitrogen are assessed, providing a framework for joined-up management of the nitrogen cycle in Europe, including the first cost-benefit analysis for different reactive nitrogen forms and future scenarios. Incorporating comprehensive maps, a handy technical synopsis and a summary for policy makers, this landmark volume is an essential reference for academic researchers across a wide range of disciplines, as well as stakeholders and policy makers. It is also a valuable tool in communicating the key environmental issues and future challenges to the wider public.
Icelandic Agricultural Sciences
Author: Agricultural and Food Science in Finland
Author: Environmental Control of Carbon Uptake and Growth in a Populus Trichocarpa Plantation in Iceland
Author: Bjarni D. SigurdssonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Black cottonwood
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Leaching and Runoff of Nitrogen from Agricultural Areas in the Nordic Countries
Author: Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789291201396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Multi-Scale Biogeochemical Processes in Soil Ecosystems
Author: Yu YangPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119480345
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
MULTI-SCALE BIOGEOCHEMICAL PROCESSES IN SOIL ECOSYSTEMS Provides a state-of-the-art overview of research in soil biogeochemical processes and strategies for greenhouse gas mitigation under climate change Food security and soil health for the rapidly growing human population are threatened by increased temperature and drought, soil erosion and soil quality degradation, and other problems caused by human activities and a changing climate. Because greenhouse gas emission is the primary driver of climate change, a complete understanding of the cycles of carbon and major nutritional elements is critical for developing innovative strategies to sustain agricultural development and environmental conservation. Multi-Scale Biogeochemical Processes in Soil Ecosystems: Critical Reactions and Resilience to Climate Changes is an up-to-date overview of recent research in soil biogeochemical processes and applications in ecosystem management. Organized into three parts, the text examines molecular-scale processes and critical reactions, presents ecosystem-scale studies of ecological hotspots, and discusses large-scale modeling and prediction of global biogeochemical cycles. Part of the Wiley - IUPAC Series on Biophysico-Chemical Processes in Environmental Systems, this authoritative volume: Provides readers with a systematic and interdisciplinary approach to sustainable agricultural development and management of soil ecosystems in a changing climate Features contributions from an international team of leading scientists Examines topics such as soil organic matter stabilization, soil biogeochemistry modeling, and soil responses to environmental changes Discusses strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emission and improving soil health and ecosystems resilience Includes an introduction to working across scales to project soil biogeochemical responses to climatic change Multi-Scale Biogeochemical Processes in Soil Ecosystems: Critical Reactions and Resilience to Climate Changes is essential reading for scientists, engineers, agronomists, chemists, biologists, academic researchers, consultants, and other professionals whose work involves the nutrient cycle, ecosystem management, and climate change.
Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling in European Forest Ecosystems
Author: Ernst-Detlef SchulzePublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642572197
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
This volume quantifies carbon storage in managed forest ecosystems not only in biomass, but also in all soil compartments. It investigates the interaction between the carbon and nitrogen cycles by working along a north-south transect through Europe that starts in northern Sweden, passes through a N-deposition maximum in central Europe and ends in Italy. For the first time biogeochemical processes are linked to biodiversity on a large geographic scale and with special focus on soil organisms. The accompanying CD-ROM provides a complete database of all flux, storage and species observations for modellers.
Environmental Effects of Afforestation in North-Western Europe
Author: Gerrit W. HeilPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402045689
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
This book sets out a series of techniques that have been developed to estimate the environmental impact of afforestation. It offers guidelines and decision support systems (DSS) to enable national and international policy makers as well as forest managers to maximize the benefits and minimize the adverse effects of afforestation. This book summarizes afforestation research and shows the application of the developed decision support system.