Advances in agronomy. Volume one hundred four / edited by Donald L. Sparks.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Sparks, Donald L.

American Society of Agronomy.

Series:

Advances in Agronomy

Advances in agronomy ; 104

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Agronomy.

Agriculture--Research.

Agriculture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (283 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Academic Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. * Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in agriculture * Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues * Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

Contents:

Front Cover; Advances in Agronomy; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter 1: Advances in Assessing Bioavailability of Metal(Loid)s in Contaminated Soils; 1. Introduction; 2. Metal Risks in Soil; 3. Biological Metal Uptake; 4. Metal Extractability to Predict Availability; 5. Metal Chemistry; 6. Understanding Metal Bioavailability, Bioaccessibility, and Speciation; 7. Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 2: Nitrogen in Rainfed and Irrigated Cropping Systems in the Mediterranean Region; 1. Introduction; 2. Mediterranean Agroecosystems

3. Perspective on Nitrogen in Agriculture4. Fertilizer use Trends in the Mediterranean Region; 5. Response of Rainfed Crops to Nitrogen Fertilizer; 6. Assessing Soil Nitrogen Status for Crop Yields; 7. Nitrogen Fixation Under Mediterranean Dryland Conditions; 8. Potential Losses of Nitrogen in Dryland Cropping; 9. Integrated Cropping Systems: Implications for Nitrogen; 10. Nitrogen in Supplemental Irrigation Systems; 11. Nitrogen Tracer use in Rainfed Cropping Systems; 12. Modeling of Nitrogen in Rainfed Cropping Systems; 13. Future Perspective; Acknowledgments; References

Chapter 3: Biogeochemical Processes Controlling the Fate and Transport of Arsenic: Implications for South and Southeast Asia1. Introduction; 2. Arsenic Aqueous Chemistry; 3. Arsenic Surface and Solid Phases; 4. Desorption of Arsenic in Soils and Sediments; 5. Biogeochemical Processes; 6. Processes Controlling Arsenic Concentrations in South(east) Asia; 7. Summary and Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Inorganic and Organic Constituents and Contaminants of Biosolids: Implications for Land Application; 1. Introduction; 2. Sewage Treatment Processes; 3. Composition of Biosolids

4. Nutrient Content and Release5. Heavy Metal Contaminants; 6. Organic Contaminants; 7. Synthesis and Conclusions; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786612329401

9781282329409

1282329405

9780080888637

0080888631

OCLC:

808998590