Description
- ISBN-10: 1498770096
- ISBN-13: 978-1498770095
- Edition: 1st
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publication date: 13 October 2017
- Part of series: Advances in Soil Science
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 18.42 x 2.54 x 26.04 cm
- Print length: 406 pages
Original price was: ₹21,348.00.₹17,078.40Current price is: ₹17,078.40.
Explore the critical challenges and innovative solutions for urban soils in ‘Urban Soils (Advances in Soil Science)’. As cities expand, understanding and restoring these vital, yet often degraded, soils is paramount. This essential guide delves into the unique properties of soils heavily impacted by human activity, their role in food production, aesthetic value, and pollutant dynamics. Discover how urbanization affects carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles, and learn about effective soil restoration techniques. ‘Urban Soils’ also examines urban agriculture, food security, ecosystem services, and the creation of synthetic soils. Essential reading for researchers, students, and professionals seeking to enhance urban sustainability and reclaim these valuable resources for vital ecosystem services.
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