Advances in Agronomy

by Sparks

• ISBN13: 9780123810359
• ISBN10: 0123810353
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-14
• Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. * Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in Agriculture * Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues * Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field

Table of Contents

Contributors	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
Phosphorus Solubilization and Potential Transfer to Surface Waters from the Soil Microbial Biomass Following Drying-Rewetting and Freezing-Thawing	p. 1
Introduction	p. 2
Factors Affecting Solubilization of Phosphorus from the Soil Microbial Biomass	p. 5
Factors Controlling Transfer to Surface Waters	p. 14
Uncertainties	p. 19
The Significance of Changing Climate and Soil Management	p. 25
Conclusions and Future Work	p. 27
Acknowledgments	p. 28
References	p. 28
Improving Productivity of Crops in Water-Limited Environments	p. 37
Introduction	p. 38
Water-Limited Potential Yield	p. 39
Water as a Limiting Resource: An Analytical and Diagnostic Framework	p. 42
Water Balance and Transpiration	p. 44
Transpiration Efficiency	p. 54
HI: Converting Biomass into Grain	p. 57
Yield Improvement by Management	p. 60
Concluding Comments	p. 66
Acknowledgments	p. 67
References	p. 67
Advances in Understanding the Molecular Structure of Soil Organic Matter: Implications for Interactions in the Environment	p. 77
Introduction	p. 78
Soil Is an Aqueous System	p. 81
Evolution of SOM Concepts	p. 85
The "Humic Dilemma" as an Element of Contemporary SOM Concepts	p. 95
Reconciliation of Four Centuries of SOM Research	p. 119
Outlook for the Future	p. 126
References	p. 130
Implications of the Knowledge Paradox for Soil Science	p. 143
Introduction	p. 144
Mode-1 Versus Mode-2 Research	p. 146
How to Define "Niches" for Soil Science When Studying the Big Environmental Issues of Today	p. 147
Studying the Seven Soil Functions	p. 149
How to Better Interact with Stakeholders and Policy Makers	p. 158
The Internal Issue: How to Become an Effective Community of Scientific Practice?	p. 166
Conclusions	p. 168
References	p. 169
Grassland Fire Management in Future Climate	p. 173
Introduction	p. 174
Fire Behavior in Grasslands	p. 178
Fire Spread Prediction in Australian Grasslands	p. 180
Impacts of Climate Change on Fire Spread Prediction	p. 193
Implications for Grassland Fire Management	p. 200
Conclusion	p. 203
Acknowledgments	p. 204
References	p. 204
Index	p. 209
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