Advantages and Disadvantages of Sandy Soils / Rashidi Bin Othman [and three others], editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Othman, Rashidi Bin, editor.

Series:

Air, water and soil pollution science and technology series.

Air, Water and Soil Pollution Science and Technology Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sandy soils.

Soil management.

Soil fertility.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

"This book presents the significant values of the sandy soil properties, which include biotic and abiotic components, soil protection, soil amelioration, ecological indicators, and, differing from other books, Forest Therapy concept implementation at sandy soil Heath Forest area for potential healthcare enhancement. This book may benefit people from different fields, including ecologists, landscape architects, researchers, students, etc., to understand in-depth sandy soil properties, characteristics, and functional values"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Sandy Soil: Advantages and Disadvantages

Abstract

Introduction

Sandy Soil

Advantages

Disadvantages

Physical and Hydrological

Chemical and Agronomical

Biological and Ecological

Managing Sandy Soil

Agroforestry Approach

Soil Amelioration

Natural Materials

Microbial Mineralization

Technology Application

Fertilisation

Remediation Potential

Agricultural Wastes

Reinforcement Soil

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2

Improving Physical Properties of Sandy Soil by Si-Rich Amendments

Materials and Methods

Greenhouse

Field Test

Statistical Analysis

Results and Discussion

Greenhouse Test

Discussion

Chapter 3

Profiles and Distribution Patterns of Different Metal Ion Contaminants in the Sandy Soil Landfill Areas

Sandy Soil Properties

Landfill Soil Contamination

Methodology

Soil Sampling

Landfill Soil Preparation Using the Acid Microwave Digestion Process

Chapter 4

The Physical and Chemical Properties of Water and Sandy Soil Found in the Ex-Mining Lake Regions in Malaysia

Water Issue at Ex Mining Areas and Lake Catchment

Pollution from Specific Sources

Non-Point Sources of Pollution

Sources of Water Pollution in Malaysia

Soil Characteristics

The Structure of the Soil

Soil Function and Formation

Soil Classification and Properties

Soil Standards and Guidelines in Malaysia

Sandy Soils

Assessment of the Water Quality Parameters

Dissolved Oxygen

Biochemical Oxygen Demand

Chemical Oxygen Demand

Ammoniacal Nitrogen

pH

Suspended Solids (SS).

National Lake Water Quality Criteria and Standards

Physical and Chemicals Properties of Soil and Water

Heavy Metal Distribution in Soil and Water

Sampling Location for Sandy Soil Area in Peninsular Malaysia

Soil Sampling and Preparation

Physicochemical Analysis of Water

YSI Testing and Analysis

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Test and Analysis

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Test and Analysis:

Dilution Water Preparation Technique for BOD

Sample Size Selection for BOD

Ammoniacal Nitrogen Test and Analysis

Total Suspended Solid Test and Analysis

Soil Analysis

Soil Texture Analysis

Determination of the Soil Colour Intensity Using the Munsell Soil Colour Chart

Soil pH Analysis

Total Organic Carbon Analysis

Cation Exchange Capacity Analysis

Heavy Metals Concentration Analysis

Pre-Acid Digestion for Water

Pre-Acid Digestion for Soil

ICP-MS Analysis

Physicochemical Properties of the Water Samples in Sandy Soil Areas

Analysis of Heavy Metal Concentrations in the Water Samples collected from Sandy Soil Areas

The Relationship Between pH, DO % Saturation, BOD, COD, TSS, and Ammoniacal Nitrogen Levels to Determine the Water Quality Index in Sandy Soil Land Areas

Relationship between Heavy Metal Ions and Water Quality in the Sandy Soil Land Areas

Potential Future Research to Remediate the Contaminants in the Water and Soil Samples collected from the Ex-Mining Areas

Physical or Chemical Remediation Processes

Bioremediation and Green Remediation

Chapter 5

Flora on the Heath Forest Sandy Soil of Terengganu and Sarawak

Heath Forest Soil Condition

Plant Species on Heath Sandy Soils

Plant Adaptation on Sandy Soil

Allelochemicals and Antagonism Relationships.

Carnivorous Syndrome

Adhesive Traps

Pitfall or Pitcher Traps

Snap Traps

Suction Traps

Lobster Pot or Eel Traps

Values of the Heath Forest

Ethnobotanical Functions

Applications of Mucilage

Aesthetical Values

Plants Species as Ecological Indicator

Chapter 6

Forest Therapy Concept Implementation in the Sandy Soil Heath Forest Area for Potential Healthcare Enhancements

Forest Therapy

Heath Forest

Forests for Better Healthcare

Physiological Benefits

Psychological Benefits

Site Study

Soil Colour Analysis

Water Sampling

Physico-Chemicals Analysis

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD)

Ammoniacal Nitrogen (NH3-N)

Nitrite (NO2)

Nitrate (NO3)

Total Suspended Solid (TSS)

Sight

Sound

Touch and Smell

Physical Characteristics of Soil

Heath Forest - Water Quality Index

Recommendations

Chapter 7

Bris Soil: Natural Vegetation and Potential Cultivated Plants

Bris Soil

Baging Series

Rhu Tapai Series

Rudua Series

Jambu Series

Natural Vegetation of Bris Soil

Heath Vegetation

Threats of Natural Ecosystem and Need for Conservation

Potential Cultivated Plants in Bris Soil

Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.)

Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plants)

Rice (Oryza sativa)

Pineapple (Ananas comosus)

Potential Use of Seawater for Pineapple Production

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.)

Groundnut (Arachis hypogea)

Meranti (Shorea roxburghii)

Bris Soil Bacteria

Chapter 8

Aquatic Plants as Ecological Indicators - Status and Indices of Unhealthy Sandy Soil Water Bodies

Abstract.

Introduction

Eutrophication

Inorganic Pollutants

Aquatic Plants as Ecological Indicators

Aquatic Plants - Organs and Functions

Roots

Shoots

Leaves

Benefits of Macrophytes as Bioindicators

Study Areas and Sampling Sites

Sample Collection

Nutrient Analysis

Heavy Metals Analysis

Analysis of Nutrients Content, pH and Dissolved Oxygen at Selected Waterbodies in Selangor

Heavy Metal Content Assessment for Selected Waterbodies in Selangor

Index

About the Editors

Blank Page.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

Other Format:

Print version: Othman, Rashidi Bin Advantages and Disadvantages of Sandy Soils

ISBN:

9798886975321

OCLC:

1354868053