Mohammad Hassan Roozitalab, Hamid Siadat, Abbas Farshad, editors.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Cham, Switzerland :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2018.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource
SERIES
Series Title
World soils book series,
ISSN of Series
2211-1255
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- Overview of soil research and soil mapping history -- Climate and water resources -- Geology and geomorphology -- Agro-ecological zones -- Vegetation and Land use -- Soil forming factors -- Major soil orders and their classification -- Soil maps -- Main features of Iranian soils (physical chemical and biological) -- Soil fertility -- Soil management -- Human induced Land degradation -- Future soil issues.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This unique book addresses Iran's extremely rich soil diversity and resources, which have developed under various climatic conditions ranging from dry to humid conditions. Featuring contributions by a group of respected experts on Iranian soils and agriculture, it provides comprehensive information on the management approaches needed for sustainable soil utilization and conservation under such conditions, and the attendant challenges. As such, it offers a valuable resource for anyone interested in soils and agriculture in Iran, but also in other Middle East and North African countries with similar climatic conditions.