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Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems

  • Describes both SIC and SOC sequestration in different agroecosystems, and how various processes can be enhanced to maintain and increase soil C stocks
  • Focuses on scientific understanding of SIC and SOC sequestration in agroecosystems
  • Provides an outlook at the importance of soils of agroecosystems for climate change policy

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Agricultural Land Use and the Global Carbon Cycle

    • Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
    Pages 1-37
  3. Soil Carbon Stock

    • Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
    Pages 39-136
  4. Carbon Sequestration in Cropland Soils

    • Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
    Pages 137-173
  5. Carbon Sequestration in Grassland Soils

    • Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
    Pages 175-209
  6. Carbon Sequestration in Wetland Soils

    • Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
    Pages 211-234
  7. Agroforestry Systems

    • Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
    Pages 235-260
  8. Biomass and Bioenergy

    • Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
    Pages 261-299
  9. Biochar

    • Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal
    Pages 301-355
  10. Back Matter

    Pages 387-392

About this book

A comprehensive book on basic processes of soil C dynamics and the underlying factors and causes which determine the technical and economic potential of soil C sequestration. The book provides information on the dynamics of both inorganic (lithogenic and pedogenic carbonates) and organic C (labile, intermediate and passive). It describes different types of agroecosystems, and lists questions at the end of each chapter to stimulate thinking and promote academic dialogue. Each chapter has a bibliography containing up-to-date references on the current research, and provides the state-of-the-knowledge while also identifying the knowledge gaps for future research. The critical need for restoring C stocks in world soils is discussed in terms of provisioning of essential ecosystem services (food security, carbon sequestration, water quality and renewability, and biodiversity). It is of interest to students, scientists, and policy makers.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Carbon Management and Sequestration Center, School of Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, Columbus, USA

    Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal

About the authors

Klaus Lorenz is agricultural scientist with a research focus on understanding and managing soil inorganic and organic carbon sequestration processes for climate change adaptation and mitigation and for advancing food security.Rattan Lal is soil physicist and world-renowned leader in terrestrial carbon sequestration research and management for meeting increasing demands for food, feed, fuel and fiber, adaptation and mitigation climate change, and improving soil health.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Ecosystems

  • Authors: Klaus Lorenz, Rattan Lal

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92318-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V., part of Springer Nature 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-92317-8Published: 11 June 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-06405-1Published: 09 February 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-92318-5Published: 31 May 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 392

  • Number of Illustrations: 12 b/w illustrations, 14 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Agriculture, Soil Science & Conservation, Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts

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eBook USD 169.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 219.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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