Frontiers in soil science research : report of a workshop / National Research Council, Policy and Global Affairs, Board on International Scientific Organizations, Steering Committee for Frontiers in Soil Science Research.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.). Steering Committee for Frontiers in Soil Science Research.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Soil science--Congresses.

Soil science.

Soil biology--Congresses.

Soil biology.

Soil physics--Congresses.

Soil physics.

Soil stabilization--Congresses.

Soil stabilization.

Soil consolidation--Congresses.

Soil consolidation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (81 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

There has been renewed interest in soil and soil science in recent years as the recognition that biogeochemical processes that occur at the Earth's surface influence global climate change, land degradation and remediation, the fate and transport of nutrients and contaminants, soil and water conservation, soil and water quality, food sufficiency and safety, and many other issues pertinent to the stewardship and conservation of land and water resources. In some areas of the Earth we have approached near irreversible soil conditions that may threaten the existence of future generations. Understanding the long-term implications of decreased soil quality and addressing the aforementioned challenges will require new information based on advances and breakthroughs in soil science research that need to be effectively communicated to stakeholders, policy makers, and the general public. On December 12-14, 2005, the National Academies convened the Frontiers in Soil Science Research Workshop, summarized in this volume, to identify emerging areas for research in soil science by addressing the interaction of soil science subdisciplines, collaborative research with other disciplines, and the use of new technologies in research. The workshop focused around seven key questions addressing research frontiers for the individual soil science disciplines, and also addressing the need for integration across soil science with other disciplines.

Contents:

""Preface and Acknowledgments""; ""Contents""; ""1 Introduction""; ""2 Placing a Value on Soil Science Research""; ""3 Summary of Presentations""; ""4 The Frontiers in Soil Science Research""; ""Epilogue""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Workshop Agenda""; ""Appendix B: Speakers and Discussants""; ""Appendix C: Steering Committee Members""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0-309-14424-8

0-309-13892-2

OCLC:

923280618