Lorenz / Lal Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems

1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-319-92318-5
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 392 Seiten

Reihe: Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

A comprehensive book on basic processes of soil C dynamics and the underlying factors and causes which determine the technical and economic potential of soil C sequestration. The book provides information on the dynamics of both inorganic (lithogenic and pedogenic carbonates) and organic C (labile, intermediate and passive). It describes different types of agroecosystems, and lists questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate thinking and promote academic dialogue. Each chapter has a bibliography containing up-to-date references on the current research, and provides the state-of-the-knowledge while also identifying the knowledge gaps for future research. The critical need for restoring C stocks in world soils is discussed in terms of provisioning of essential ecosystem services (food security, carbon sequestration, water quality and renewability, and biodiversity). It is of interest to students, scientists, and policy makers.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Lorenz, Klaus

Lal, Rattan

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface.- 1 Agricultural Land Use and the Global Carbon Cycle.- 2 Soil Carbon Stock.- 3 Carbon Sequestration in Cropland Soils.- 4 Carbon Sequestration in Grassland Soils.- 5 Carbon Sequestration in Wetland Soils.- 6 Agroforestry Systems.- 7 Biomass and Bioenergy.-8 Biochar.- 9 Importance of Soils of Agroecosystems for Climate Change Policy.- Conclusions: The Way Forward.

Über Autor(innen)

Klaus Lorenz is agricultural scientist with a research focus on understanding and managing soil inorganic and organic carbon sequestration processes for climate change adaptation and mitigation and for advancing food security.Rattan Lal is soil physicist and world-renowned leader in terrestrial carbon sequestration research and management for meeting increasing demands for food, feed, fuel and fiber, adaptation and mitigation climate change, and improving soil health.