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The Arid Ecosystem | |
Elements of the Climate | |
Classification of the Earth to Climatic Regions | |
Natural Vegetative Cover in Arid Ecosystems | |
Soils of the Arid Ecosystems | |
References | |
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 Evaporation | |
Effect of Salinity on Plant Growth and Composition | |
References | |
Calcareous Soils | |
Introduction | |
Morphology | |
Physical Properties | |
Chemical and Fertility Properties | |
Gypsic Soils | |
Management of Calcareous Soils | |
References | |
Sandy Soils | |
Introduction | |
Formation of Sandy Soils | |
The Sandy Soils in Soil Classification Systems | |
Physical Characteristics | |
Management of Sandy Soils | |
References | |
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 | |
Desertification | |
Introduction | |
Soil Degradation | |
Degradation Versus Desertification | |
Desertification Due to Sand Movement | |
Desertification of Rangeland | |
Desertification Due to Irrigation and Waterlogging | |
Combating Desertification in Rain-Fed Croplands | |
Complementary Measures for Combating Desertification | |
Soil Erosion | |
Water Erosion | |
Wind Erosion | |
Desertification, a Global Challenge | |
References | |
Index |
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