Böcker av Rattan (Ohio State University) Lal

This book explains predominant soil degradative processes for agricultural, urban, industrial and military land uses. It describes the methods of evaluating soil degradation by different processes and scaling procedures of data extrapolation across temporal and spatial scales.

Describes methods of assessment of soil degradation by different processes in relation to their impact on agronomic productivity and environmental quality; addresses the agronomic and economic impacts of soil degradation; and considers research and development priorities.