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1 online resource |
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World soils book series |
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World soils book series.
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| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- The Soils of Libya -- Highlights -- About This Book -- Contents -- Editor and Contributors -- 1 Introduction -- Abstract -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Soil-Related Challenges in Libya and Potential Solutions -- 1.2.1 Erosion -- 1.2.2 Salinity -- 1.2.3 Pollution -- 1.2.4 Climate Change -- 1.2.5 Food Security -- 1.3 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 The History of Soil Mapping and Research -- Abstract -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 History of Soil Knowledge, Education, and Research -- 2.2.1 Ancient History of Soil Knowledge |
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2.2.2 The Experience of the Italian Agricultural Settlement in Libya -- 2.2.3 Development of Education in the Field of Soil Sciences and Resources -- 2.2.4 Development of State Institutions Working in the Field of Soil and Land Mapping -- 2.2.5 Development of Soil Research in Libya -- 2.3 Soil Resources Studies and Mapping in Libya -- 2.3.1 Soil Resources Studies (Pre-1945s) -- 2.3.2 Soil Resources Studies (1945-1970) -- 2.3.3 Soil Resource Studies (1970-present) -- 2.3.3.1 Studies of Soil Resources by French GEFLI Company (1971-1978) |
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2.3.3.2 A Study of Soil Resources by Egyptian REGWA Company (1993 and 2005) -- 2.3.3.3 A Study of Soil Resources by Russian Selkhozprom Export Company (1980) -- 2.3.3.4 A Study of Soil Resources by Moroccan Telekart Company (1989) -- 2.3.3.5 Studies of Soil Resources of Candidate Areas for Agricultural Investment (1987-2007) |
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2.3.3.6 Studies of Soil Resources for the Agricultural Mapping Project in the north-western coastal areas, which has not covered by the Study of Russian Selkhozprom Export Company (National Consultative Office in corporation with in cooperation with a number of soil mapping experts at the University of Tripoli, headed by Dr. Khalid ben Mahmoud, Dr. Azzeddin R. Elhawej and Dr. Khalil Suleiman 2004-2006) -- 2.3.3.7 Soil Resources studies for the planting of (100) thousand hectares of irrigated wheat in southern part of Libya (2005) |
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2.3.3.8 A Study of Soil Resources by the UNDP Office in Tripoli (2002) -- 2.3.3.9 Other Soil Resources Studies -- A Study of Soil Resources by ACSAD (2005) -- Mapping of Natural Resources for Agricultural Use and Planning Project (LIB00/004) Studies (2001-2010) -- 2.4 Mapping the Soils of Libya (Available Soil Pedological and other Interpretive Soil Maps) -- 2.5 Research Projects and Achievements -- 2.5.1 Achievements in the Field of Soil Suitability Mapping -- 2.5.1.1 Mapping of Soil Suitability for Agricultural Crops Using Productivity Index Rating |
| Summary |
This book presents the soil pedodiversity in Libya. Soils are the source of all life; there can be no life without them. Further, each soil has its own history and its present conditions, which have been shaped by many different factors (e.g. climate, biota, parent material, and relief or topography). The book, divided into eight chapters, provides extensive information on Libyan soils. Chapter one provides an introduction and a broad perspective of the subject, while Chapter two covers the history of soil mapping and research in Libya. Chapter three focuses on local factors of soil formation and describes the geology and climate of the region to explain the diversity of its soils. Chapter four discusses soil classification systems and those most commonly used in the country. The fifth chapter illustrates the constraints and limiting factors that negatively affect agricultural activities across the country. The land cover/land use and the vegetation of the country are described in Chapter six. In turn, Chapter seven presents the status quo of soil biology, the corresponding related research activities, and the other biological properties of Libyan soils. The final chapter (Chapter eight) focus on land degradation and desertification in Libya, emphasizing the main causes, impacts of the phenomena, and efforts to combat it. This book demonstrates the problems that the country is currently facing as a result of climate change, soil erosion, salinization, and pollution, and outlines potential remedies to improve local food security. Bringing together the perspectives and expertise of many distinguished scientists from various universities and institutions in and outside of Libya, the book represents a unique and highly valuable resource |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed April 21, 2021) |
| Subject |
Soils -- Libya
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Soils
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Libya
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Zurqani, Hamdi A., editor
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| ISBN |
9783030663681 |
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303066368X |
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9783030663698 |
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3030663698 |
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9783030663704 |
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3030663701 |
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