Advances in agronomy. Volume 182 /

Advances in Agronomy, Volume 182, the latest release in this leading reference on agronomy, contains a variety of updates and highlights new advances in the field, each written by an international board of authors.- Includes numerous, timely, state-of-the-art reviews on the latest advancements in ag...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Sparks, Donald L., 1953- (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge, MA : Academic Press, 2023.
Series:	Advances in agronomy ; v. 182
Subjects:	Agronomy. Agronomie. agronomy. Agronomy Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Intro
Advances in Agronomy
Copyright
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Chapter One: Advances in understanding the processes and cycling of nanoparticles in the terrestrial environment
1. Introduction
2. The classification of NPs
2.1. The naturally formed NPs
2.1.1. NPs from biotic processes
2.1.2. NPs from abiotic processes
2.1.3. NPs from combination processes
2.2. NPs from engineering activities
2.2.1. Incidental nanomaterials
2.2.1.1. NPs form combustion activity
2.2.1.2. NPs formed building demolition
2.2.2. Engineered NPs
2.2.2.1. NPs in biomedical and healthcare products
2.2.2.2. NPs in food products
2.2.2.3. NPs in agriculture
2.2.2.4. NPs released from coating
2.2.2.5. NPs from environmental remediation
2.3. The type of NPs
2.3.1. Carbon nanomaterials
2.3.2. Metal-based nanomaterials
2.3.3. Plastic-based NPs
3. The processes involved in NPs cycling
3.1. Transport in environmental media
3.1.1. The transport of NPs in atmosphere and water
3.1.2. Transport of NPs in porous media
3.1.3. The impact of NPs properties and water chemistry
3.2. Physical embedding
3.2.1. Self-assembly and homoaggregation of NPs
3.2.2. The heteroaggregation of NPs
3.2.3. NOM coating on NPs
3.2.4. Aggregates of NPs under the action of microorganisms
3.2.5. Protein corona on NPs
3.3. Chemical reactions
3.3.1. Photodegradation of carbon-based NPs
3.3.2. Dissolution of metallic NPs
3.4. Transfer along food chain
4. The life cycle assessment of NPs
4.1. Techniques of tracing NPs cycling
4.1.1. Separation of NPs from environmental samples
4.1.1.1. Dispersion of the aggregates
4.1.1.2. Extraction/separation
4.1.1.3. Concentration
4.1.2. Characterization of NPs
4.1.2.1. Morphology analysis.
4.1.2.2. Chemical composition characterization of NPs
4.1.3. The application of isotope labeling in tracing NPs cycling
4.2. The modeling of NPs behavior and cycling
4.2.1. Aggregation
4.2.2. Transport models of NPs in water and soil
4.2.3. Sedimentation and resuspension
4.3. The methods in life cycle assessment of NPs
4.3.1. LCI and LCIA
4.3.2. LCA on NPs manufacture
4.3.3. LCA on environmental exposure of NPs
4.3.4. LCA on NPs release from products during application
4.3.4.1. Release kinetics of NPs from products
4.3.4.2. The influence of co-applied chemicals on behavior, risk, and LCA of NPs
4.3.5. LCA on disposal of NPs
4.4. Current opinions on NPs life cycle assessment
5. Perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter Two: Distribution, characteristics and management of calcareous soils
1. Introduction
2. Distribution and characteristics of calcareous soils
2.1. Distribution
2.2. Physical characteristics
2.3. Chemical characteristics
3. Constraints of calcareous soils
3.1. Physical constraints
3.1.1. Crust formation
3.1.2. Subsurface compaction
3.2. Chemical constraints
3.2.1. Nutrient deficiencies
3.2.2. Ammonia volatilization
3.2.3. Salinity and sodicity
4. Soil constraints create management opportunities
4.1. Surface crust management
4.1.1. Organic manure (OM)
4.1.2. Surface mulching and ripping
4.1.3. Addition of synthetic polymers and biopolymers for subsurface management
4.2. Nutrient management
4.2.1. Nutrient deficiencies in calcareous soils: Global status
4.2.2. Antagonistic and synergistic effects of plant nutrients in calcareous soils
4.2.3. Nutrient management strategies in calcareous soils
4.2.4. Site specific nutrient management (SSNM)
4.2.5. Biochar application
4.2.6. Balanced fertilizer application.
4.2.7. Foliar sprays
4.2.8. Mulching
4.2.9. Conservation agriculture
4.2.10. Soil amendments for reclamation of calcareous soils of the world
5. Summary and conclusions
References
Chapter Three: An integrated approach to assessing soil biological health
1. Introduction
2. Prominent soil health indicators that reflect biological activity
2.1. Soil organic matter cycling
2.1.1. Mineralizable carbon
2.1.2. Permanganate oxidizable carbon
2.1.3. Exploring soil C trajectories using mineralizable C and POXC
2.2. Soil nitrogen
2.2.1. Autoclaved citrate-extractable protein
2.3. Enzymes
3. Directly measuring soil organisms as a means of assessing soil health
3.1. Fatty acid methyl ester
3.2. High-throughput sequencing
3.3. Free-living nematodes
4. Molecular approaches needed to integrate nematology into the soil health framework
5. Integrating soil biodiversity metrics into the soil health framework
6. Soil biological health is fundamental to regenerative agriculture
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter Four: Critical review of the models used to determine soil water content using TDR-measured apparent permittivity
1. Introduction
2. Review of TDR mathematical models
2.1. Empirical models
2.1.1. Linear or non-linear regression models or polynomials
2.1.2. Other empirical models
2.2. Semi-empirical models
2.2.1. Power law approximations
2.2.2. Statistical mixing models (capacitors)
2.3. Physical models
2.3.1. Composite discrete model
2.3.2. Composite sphere model
2.3.3. Composite confocal ellipsoid model
3. Comparison of three types of TDR models
4. Summary and perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter Five: Drought and salinity stress in medicinal and aromatic plants: Physiological response, adaptive mechanism, m.
1. Introduction
2. Salinity and soil moisture modulate plant growth, development, and productivity
2.1. Impact of salinity and soil moisture on photosynthetic pigments
2.2. Regulation of photosynthetic (PN) rate, stomatal conductance (gs), and transpiration (TRN) rate under water and sali ...
2.3. Drought and salinity regulate the nutrient´s availability in soil and uptake in plants
3. Adaptation mechanisms of plants in response to salinity and water stress
3.1. Morphological and anatomical modifications
3.2. Osmotic adjustment through osmolytes synthesis
3.3. Scavenging of reactive oxygen species (ROS) by promoting antioxidant defense systems
3.3.1. Non-enzymatic antioxidant defense
3.3.2. Enzymatic antioxidant defense
3.4. Biosynthesis of secondary metabolites: An opportunity to explore drought and salinity-affected land
3.5. Biosynthesis of abscisic acid for triggering various physiological processes
3.6. Exclusion or compartmentation of ions
3.7. Calcium signaling under salt and water stress
4. Agronomic and biotechnological approaches for improving water and salinity stress tolerance of MAPs
4.1. Planting methods, mulching, tillage, and antitranspirants mitigate moisture and salinity stress
4.2. Nutrient management strategies in mitigation of moisture and salinity stress
4.3. Use of biostimulants to ameliorate the negative effects of salt and moisture stress
4.3.1. Exogenous application of phytohormones
4.3.2. Uses of other biostimulants
4.4. Plant-microbes interactions for regulation of abiotic stress tolerance in plants
4.5. Genetic engineering approaches
5. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Index.