Management of Problem Soils in Arid Ecosystems

Content: Cover
 Half Title
 Title Page
 Copyright Page
 Table of Contents
 Preface
 About the Author
 Chapter 1: The Arid Ecosystem
 Elements of the Climate
 Classification of the Earth to Climatic
 Natural Vegetative Cover in Arid Ecosystems
 Soils of the Arid Ecosystems
 References
 Chapter 2: Salt-Affected Soils
 Introduction
 The Size of the Problem
 Characteristics of Salt-Affected Soils
 Studies Required for Predicting Salinization Due to Upward Movement of Groundwater and its Subsequent
 Effect of Salinity on Plant Growth and
 References
 Chapter 3: Calcareous Soils
 Introduction
 Morphology Physical PropertiesChemical and Fertility Properties
 Gypsic Soils
 Management of Calcareous Soils
 References
 Chapter 4: Sandy Soils
 Introduction
 Formation of Sandy Soils
 The Sandy Soils in Soil Classification Systems
 Physical Characteristics
 Management of the Sandy Soils
 References
 Chapter 5: Water Management in Arid Ecosystems
 Introduction
 Technologies for Increasing Water Resources
 Management of Rain-Fed Agriculture
 Irrigation
 Drainage
 Use of Low-Quality Water for Irrigation
 References
 Chapter 6: Desertification
 Introduction
 Soil Degradation Degradation Versus DesertificationDesertification Due to Sand Movement
 Desertification of Rangeland
 Desertification Due to Irrigation and Waterlogging
 Combating Desertification in Rain-Fed Cropland
 Complementary Measures for Combating Desertification
 Soil Erosion
 Water Erosion
 Wind Erosion
 Desertification, a Global Challenge
 References
 Index