Agricultural Soils: Agronomic Management

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Rodrigo Nogueira de Sousa, PhD – Researcher, Soil Science Department, University of São Paulo, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
Thais Nascimento Pessoa, PhD – PostDoc, University of São Paulo, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
Kassio Ferreira Mendes, PhD – Professor, Department of Agronomy, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil

Series: Agriculture Issues and Policies
BISAC: TEC003060; TEC003070; TEC003010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/VXLZ8058

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work that provides a detailed exploration of the key issues related to soil fertility, management, and conservation in agricultural settings. The book covers a range of topics including nutrient management, soil aggregation, soil organic matter, fertilizers, soil microbiology, and soil health. It provides insights into the latest research and practical strategies for improving soil fertility, productivity, and sustainability. This book is an essential resource for researchers, agronomists, soil scientists, and students interested in the field of agricultural soil management. This book is written for a diverse range of readers who are interested in the field of agricultural soil management, including professionals, academics, and students. It will be of particular interest to agronomists, soil scientists, environmental scientists, researchers, and professionals working in agriculture, horticulture, and land management. In addition to professionals, this book may also appeal to non-professionals in industries such as agriculture, food production, and environmental sustainability. It could also be useful to government agencies, NGOs, and policy-makers who are interested in promoting sustainable agriculture and soil conservation practices.

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Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1. Phosphorus-Solubilizing Microorganisms: Perspectives and Challenges
Rodrigo Nogueira de Sousa
Department of Soil Science, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil

Chapter 2. An Evaluation of Fertilizer-Based Disturbances of Agricultural Lands and Their Remediation
Sevinç Yeşilyurt1 and Muazzez Gürgan2
1Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
2Department of Biology, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey

Chapter 3. Conventional and Alternative Nutrient Sources for Soil Fertility and Strategies to Improve Their Use Efficiency
Ana Carolina Benites Aquino, Rodrigo Nogueira de Sousa, Deyvison de Asevedo Soares and Caroline de Figueiredo Oliveira
Soil Science Department, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, São Paulo

Chapter 4. Soil Aggregation: Formation, Stabilization, and Impacts of Soil Management
Maurício Cunha Almeida Leite1, Thaís Nascimento Pessoa1, Maria da Costa Cardoso2, David Lukas de Arruda Silva2 and Daniel Nunes da Silva Júnior2
1Department of Soil Science, University of São Paulo, “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
2Department of Soil Science, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Chapter 5. The Drivers of Soil Organic Matter Accumulation
Clever Briedis1, João Carlos de Moraes Sá2 and Ademir de Oliveira Ferreira3
1Department of Agronomy, Federal University of Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
2Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering, State University of Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
3Department of Agronomy, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Chapter 6. The Microbiological Evaluation of Agricultural Lands
Muazzez Gürgan1 and Sevinç Yeşilyurt2
1Department of Biology, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Tekirdag, Turkey
2Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey

Chapter 7. The Effects of Soil Management on Rhizosphere Dynamics
Aline Martineli Batista1,2, Antonio Marcos Miranda Silva2, Victor Lucas Vieira Prudêncio de Araújo2 and Thaís Nascimento Pessoa2
1Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, National University of the Littoral, Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina
2Department of Soil Science, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil

Index

Editor’s ORCID iD

Rodrigo Nogueira de Sousa – 0000-0003-3872-5480
Thais Nascimento Pessoa – 0000-0002-6392-7650
Kassio Ferreira Mendes – 0000-0002-2869-8434

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