Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Soil Management

Name: Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Soil Management
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Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad Chitranjan Kumar(Herausgeber*in)

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Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
List of Contributors
Preface
About the Editors
Chapter 1 Soil Degradation: A Major Challenge in the Twenty-First Century
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Soil Degradation: Start and Consequences
1.3 Soil Protection, Conservation, and Recuperation Strategies
1.4 Challenges for the Twenty-First Century
1.5 Final Considerations
References
Chapter 2 Degradation of Agriculture Systems by Invasive Alien Plants and Agroecological Approaches for Sustainable Restoration
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Effects of IAPs on Soil Attributes and Microbial Diversity of Agroecosystems
2.2 Agroecological Solutions
2.2.1 Physical Weed Control Methods
2.2.2 Cultural Control Method
2.2.3 Stale Seed Bed
2.2.4 Cover Cropping
2.2.5 Intercropping
2.2.6 Crop Rotation
2.2.7 Crop Selection
2.2.8 Cover Cropping
2.3 Biological Control Methods
2.4 Classical or Inoculative Biological Control
2.4.1 Inundative or Augmentative Biological Control
2.5 Allelopathy in Agroecosystems
2.6 Restoration and Carbon Sequestration Approaches in Agro/Ecosystem/Forestry Systems
2.7 Conclusions
2.7.1 Declaration of Competing Interest
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 3 Soil Management for Carbon Sequestration
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Agronomic Management Practices
3.2.1 Tillage
3.2.2 Nutrient Management
3.2.3 Organic Amendments
3.2.4 Crop Rotation
3.2.5 Carbon Sequestration Potential of Agroforestry Systems
3.2.6 Effect of Water Quality and Irrigation Practices on Soil Sequestration
3.2.7 Contribution of Microorganisms to Soil Carbon Sequestration
3.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 4 Soil Degradation, Resilience, Restoration, and Sustainable Use
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Impacts of Human Activity on Soil Degradation
4.2.1 Agriculture
4.2.2 Overgrazing
4.2.3 Mining
4.2.4 Negative Effects Derived from Human Activity
4.3 Methods to Restore the Soil
4.3.1 Conservation Agriculture
4.3.2 Soil Amendments
4.3.3 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
4.3.4 Grazing Management
4.3.5 Phytoremediation
4.4 Sustainable Use of the Soil
4.4.1 Production Systems Based on Polycultures
4.4.2 Agroforestry Systems
4.4.3 Crop Rotation
4.4.4 Cover Crops
4.4.5 Conservation Tillage
4.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 5 Organic Farming - a Sustainable Option to Reduce Soil Degradation
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Land Degradation-What Are we Doing to our Soil?
5.3 Organic Farming-An Environmentally Sustainable Trend Expanding Worldwide
5.4 Organic Farming and Soil Fertility
5.4.1 Organic Matter
5.4.2 Nutrient Cycling
5.4.3 Microbial Biomass
5.4.4 Biostimulants
5.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6 Ecological Restoration of Degraded Soils Through Protective Afforestation
6.1 Introduction
6.2 The Importance of Reclamation for the Protection of Post-Mining Sites
6.3 Soil Reconstruction in Varied Post-Mine Site Conditions
6.4 Criteria for Assessing the Adaptation of Tree Species to the Conditions of Reclaimed Areas
6.5 The Impact of Tree Species on Soil Properties
6.6 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7 Biochar Applications for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Resume of Biochar for Sustainable Soil Management
7.3 Biochar Advantages for Sustainable Soil Management
7.4 Feedstock for Production of Biochar
7.5 Soil Carbon Storage/Sequestration
7.6 Biochar Influence on Detoxification of Potentially Toxic Elements in Soil
7.7 Biochar Mitigates Salinity in Different Crop Fields
7.8 Miscellaneous Benefits of Biochar for Soil Sustainability
References
Chapter 8 Restoring Ecosystems: Guidance from Agroecology for Sustainability in Thailand
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Importance of Agricultural Strategy and Ecological Restoration in Thailand
8.3 Management of Thailand's Restoration of Agricultural Areas
8.3.1 Large-Scale Agriculture and Modern Agricultural Technology
8.3.2 Small-Scale Agriculture and Sustainable Agricultural Systems
8.4 Special Cases of Restoration and Sustainable Agriculture in Thailand
8.4.1 Rice Cultivation in Inland Saline Soil of Northeast Thailand
8.4.2 Restoring Arid Areas to Become a Floating Market in the Forest with the King's Philosophy
8.4.3 Integrated Agricultural Learning Center for Sustainability
8.4.4 Large Community Organic Rice Fields
8.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Chapter 9 Emergy Approach to the Sustainable Use of Ecosystems toward Better Land Management
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Emergy Methodology
9.3 Review Methodology
9.4 Mixed Farming
9.5 Emergy Applied to Mixed Farming
9.6 Emergy Indices and Scope Widening
9.7 Main Findings and Gaps in Literature
9.8 Future Advises
References
Chapter 10 Agroecological Transformation for Sustainable Food Systems
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Agroecology
10.2.1 Agroecology and Food Systems
10.2.2 Principles of Agroecology
10.2.3 In Farm Practices
10.3 Agroecological Approaches
10.3.1 Conservation Agriculture
10.3.2 Organic Agriculture
10.3.3 Integrated Farming
10.3.4 Agroforestry
10.3.5 Permaculture
10.4 Limits
10.5 Prospects
10.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 11 Alternative Production Systems ("Roof-Top," Vertical, Hydroponic, and Aeroponic Farming)
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Rooftop Farming/Agriculture (RA) and Vertical Farming
11.3 Hydroponic Farming
11.4 Aeroponic Farming
11.5 Future Perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 12 Regaining the Essential Ecosystem Services in Degraded Lands
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Soil and Water Conservation Techniques
12.3 Soil Management
12.3.1 Engineering Measures for Controlling Soil Erosion
12.4 Loose Boulder/Stone/Masonry Check Dams/Brushwood Check Dams
12.5 Crop Management
12.5.1 Conservation Tillage
12.5.2 Objectives of Minimum Tillage
12.6 Soil Erosion Models for Quantification
12.7 Integrated Nutrient Management to Address the Soil Degradation
12.8 Improving Soil Ecosystem Services Through Soil Microorganisms
References
Chapter 13 Phytochemicals as an Eco-Friendly Source for Sustainable Management of Soil-Borne Plant Pathogens in Soil Ecosystem
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Soil-Borne Pathogens: Major Threat to Agroecosystem
13.3 Green Chemicals as Better Alternatives to Synthetic Pesticides to Combat Soil-Borne Pests
13.4 Nanoencapsulation as a Booster to Green Pesticides
13.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14 Restoration of Saline Soils for Sustainable Crop Production
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Characteristics of Saline Soils
14.3 Impact of Soil Salinization on Plant Growth
14.4 Restoration of Saline Soils
14.4.1 Leaching of Excess Salt along Soil Profile
14.4.2 Surface Flushing of Salts
14.4.3 Physical Remediation
14.4.4 Electro-Kinetic Remediation
14.4.5 Salt-Tolerant Plants, Halophytes, and Organic Matter Applications
14.4.6 Inoculation of Microorganisms
14.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 15 Conservation Agriculture as Sustainable and Smart Soil Management: When Food Systems Meet Sustainability
15.1 Introduction: Challenging A "Global Syndemic"
15.2 Conservation Agriculture: Exploring Concept, Objectives, and Ambitions
15.3 Harnessing Soil Functioning under Conservation Agriculture
15.4 Food Security Under Conservation Agriculture: From Farm to Fork
15.5 CA Systems as Drivers for Social Development and Economic Growth
15.6 Challenges and Socio-Economic Barriers for CA Adoption
15.7 Conclusion: Bridging and Bonding CA Science and Policy
References
Chapter 16 The Ecology of Intercropping Systems, Tree-Cover Dynamics of Grazing Lands, and Cover Crops for Soil Management
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Intercropping Systems
16.3 Sustainable Forest Management
16.4 Cover Crops for Sustainable Soil Management
16.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 17 Strategies for Restoration and Utilization of Degraded Lands for Sustainable Oil Palm Plantation and Industry
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Palm Oil Plantations: Characteristics and Issues
17.3 Degraded Land: Definition and Rehabilitation Efforts
17.4 Operation Strategies
17.4.1 Identification of Initial Constraints
17.4.2 Selecting Suitable Degraded Land
17.4.3 Species Selection (for Rotation Farming and Interrow Covering)
17.4.4 Nursery Practices
17.4.5 Cultivation and Maintenance
17.4.6 Harvesting and Marketing
17.5 Challenges and Opportunities
17.6 Conclusion
References
Chapter 18 Reclaiming Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas-Potentials for Agroecology
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Characterizing Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas
18.2.1 Overview on Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas and Respective Hazards
18.2.2 Development Potentials of Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas
18.2.3 New Approaches to a Land Saving Management
18.3 After Use Options for Urban Brownfields and Industrial Areas
18.3.1 General Options and Restrictions
18.3.2 Restoration and Green Infrastructure
18.3.3 Revitalization Options
18.3.4 Market Demand, Barriers, and Requirements
18.3.5 Land Management
18.4 Role of Soil Management
18.5 Potentials for Agroecology
18.5.1 Dimensions of Potential Agroecological Applications
18.5.2 Small-Scale Applications
18.5.3 Large-Scale Applications
18.5.4 Forestry and Natural Succession
18.5.5 Agroecological Applications on Polluted Sites-Phytoremediation
18.6 Conclusions
18.7 Outlook
References
Chapter 19 Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Sustaining Saline and Metal Contaminated Soils
19.1 Introduction
19.2 PGPR: Modes of Action to Improve Plant Growth
19.3 Molecular Characterization of PGPRs
19.4 PGPR: A Competent, Facultative, and Intracellular Microorganism
19.5 Signal Exchange between PGPRs and Root Hairs
19.6 Ammonia Production
19.7 Production of IAA and HCN
19.8 Solubilization of Nutrients (P, K, Ca, Zn, and Mg)
19.9 Siderophore Production
19.10 The Phenomenon of Antagonism and Hyperparasitism
19.11 Alleviation of Metal Stress
19.12 Assessment of Plant Growth-Promoting Activities
19.13 Assessment of Bacterial Reactions to Heavy Metals
19.14 Conclusion
References
Chapter 20 Internet of Things (IoT) in Soil Management for Achieving Smart Agriculture
20.1 Introduction
20.1.1 What Is a Network?
20.1.2 How Does the IoT Work?
20.1.3 How Does the Network Work?
20.1.4 What Is Wi-Fi and How Does Wireless Communication Work?
20.2 Sensors and Data in IoT-Based Systems
20.2.1 The Sensors
20.2.2 Temperature Sensors
20.2.3 Humidity Sensors
20.2.4 Sensors for Soil Moisture
20.2.5 Sensors for pH and Dissolved Solids
20.3 The Data
20.4 IoT in Agriculture
20.5 IoT in Soil Science
20.6 IoT Parts: Soil Sensors and Parameter Monitoring with IoT-Linked Sensors
20.6.1 Soil Temperature
20.6.2 Soil Moisture
20.6.3 Solar Radiation
20.6.4 Weather
20.6.5 Fertilizer
20.7 A Better Understanding of Soil Conditions (Fertility, Degradation, Irrigation, Detection of Soil-Borne Diseases, etc.)
20.8 The Future Role of IoT in Smart Agriculture
20.9 Technology in Advanced Farming
20.10 Risks of IoT in Land Management and Food Security
20.11 Conclusion
References
Index
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