Soil erosion is a global issue because of its severe adverse economic and environmental
impacts. Economic impacts on productivity may be due to direct effects on crops/plants on …

Agriculture is a source for three primary greenhouse gases (GHGs): CO2, CH4, and N2O. It
can also be a sink for CO2 through C sequestration into biomass products and soil organic …

A realistic yet encouraging look at how society can change in ways that will allow us to feed
an expanding global population. This book addresses the question of how we can best feed …

In most developing countries, farming is the best safety net against hunger, and keeping
production costs under control without sacrificing crop yield is essential for survival. The …

Much research has been undertaken that seeks to understand the crop productivity
response to soil erosion. Reported effects appear to be inconsistent with respect to both the …

Recent concerns about CO2 emissions and global warming have prompted renewed
interest in using corn stover for energy production. Lack of markets, concerns about …

Published studies relating erosion and productivity have been generally based on
information derived from expert opinion on the extent and severity of soil erosion and on …

A bstract Soil erosion negatively affects crop yields and may have contributed to the collapse
of ancient civilizations. Whether erosion may have such an impact on modern societies as …

The world energy paradigm is changing from one based on petroleum to one based on a
mixture of energy platforms. This change is precipitated by a finite petroleum supply, an …

This book describes the laws of sustainable soil management to enhance ecosystem
services while restoring degraded soils and promoting sustainable use. With chapters …