Publisher's Synopsis
"Soil Quality and Agricultural Sustainability" is primarily based upon papers presented at a 1996 conference on soil degradation. The book integrates physical and economic modelling for the environmental impact of farming. It covers basic concepts and global issues, nutrient and water inputs, soil quality management in Asia, Africa and the Tropical Americas, and future priorities. The 26 chapters provide a portrait of the current state - and future prospects - of worldwide agronomic viability.
