ABSTRACT
This book focuses on the pros and cons of amendment materials to restore the functioning of soil resources. It presents a holistic overview on affected land revitalization, clean up and revegetation using these amendments that could be implemented in the long term management of the soil-plant-atmosphereanimal continuum.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
section I|2 pages
Characterization and Concepts
chapter 6|20 pages
Soil Physical Properties in Biochar Amended Soils
Challenges and Perspectives for Agronomic Implications
chapter 8|10 pages
Glomalin, the AM Fungi Secreted Soil Protein
Role in Sequestering Soil Carbon and Heavy Metal Reduction
chapter 9|8 pages
Soil Amendments for Environmental Sustainability
Policy Recommendations and Future Prospects
section II|2 pages
Management Strategies
chapter 15|12 pages
Use of Zeolites in Agriculture
Effect of Addition of Natural Zeolite-Clinoptilolite and Compost on Soil Properties and Crop Development
chapter 19|18 pages
Dry Olive Residue Used as Organic Amendment
Implications of Fungal Biotransformation and Soil Application
section III|2 pages
Specialized Case Studies
chapter 23|8 pages
Biochar Application for Sustainable Soil Quality
A Case Study in Tropical Urban Environment
