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1	Pay dirt; farming & gardening with composts more books like this by J. I. Rodale add to wishlist see all copies from $4.50! new only from $19.83! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Humus chemistry genesis, composition, reactions more books like this by Stevenson add to wishlist Designed as a reference text in soil organic matter chemistry, recognition of the important role of organic substances in environmental processes is given, linking soil science, organic geochemistry, forestry and environmental science. The volume examines the reactions of naturally-occurring organic substances in soils, pools of organic matter in ... see all copies from $90.00! new only from $219.47! \| SVS
3	Humic Substances: Structures, Models and Functions more books like this by Elham A Ghabbour, G Davies (Editor) add to wishlist Humic substances, the remarkable brown biomaterials in animals, coals, plants, sediments, soils and waters, are crucial components of the carbon cycle and other life processes. Thus greater knowledge and understanding of these versatile materials is of great importance to the productivity, health and safety of the world's ecosystems, humans, land ... see all copies from $97.44! new only from $122.00! \| first editions
4	Managing Organic Matter in Tropical Soils: Scope and Limitations more books like this by Christopher Martius (Editor), Holm Tiessen (Editor), Paul L G Vlek (Editor) add to wishlist Soil organic matter is a reservoir for plant nutrients, provides water-holding capacity, stabilizes soil structure against compaction and erosion, and thus determines soil productivity. All agriculture to some degree depends on soil organic matter. It has long been known that soil organic matter declines when land is taken into cultivation, and ... see all copies from $110.51! new only from $110.51! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Plant Litter: Decomposition, Humus Formation, Carbon Sequestration more books like this by Bjorn Berg, Charles McClaugherty add to wishlist This fully revised and updated 2nd edition of Plant Litter focuses on decomposition processes in natural terrestrial systems such as boreal and temperate forests. The availability of several long-term studies from these forest types allows a more in-depth approach to the later stages of decomposition as well as to humus formation. It further ... see all copies from $124.99! new only from $124.99! \| SVS
6	Soil Organic Matter: Biological and Ecological Effects more books like this by Robert L Tate, III, PH.D. add to wishlist The importance of soil organic matter in the total ecosystem has long been recognized, yet it is the chemical aspects that have always been stressed. This is the first exploration of soil organic matter to examine its function and behavior in the ecosystem with an emphasis on its biological characteristics. It provides a comprehensive survey of ... see all copies from $6.30! new only from $22.50!
7	Soil Organic Matter in Sustainable Agriculture more books like this by Frederick R Ed Magdoff, Ray R Weil (Editor) add to wishlist Recognition of the importance of soil organic matter (SOM) in soil health and quality is a major part of fostering a holistic, preventive approach to agricultural management. Students in agronomy, horticulture, and soil science need a textbook that emphasizes strategies for using SOM management in the prevention of chemical, biological, and ... see all copies from $98.57! new only from $104.78! \| SVS
8	Humic Substances: Versatile Components of Plants, Soil and Water more books like this by E a Ghabbour add to wishlist As biomaterials that are of vital importance to the productivity, health and safety of the world's land and water, humic substances are increasingly in the scientific spotlight. However, their stuctures remain something of a mystery. This book, with its molecular approach, brings the reader right up to date with current research, the key features ... see all copies from $175.78! new only from $175.78! \| first editions
9	Understanding Humic Substances: Advanced Methods, Properties and Applications more books like this by Geoffrey Davies (Editor), Elham A Ghabbour (Editor) add to wishlist Historically, some of the great scientists have been encouraged to investigate the structure of humic substances in order to understand their properties, which regulate the environment and affect all aspects of life. Current work applies state-of-the-art instruments and techniques to attempt to solve this 200-year-old mystery. Reporting on front ... see all copies from $110.00! new only from $131.36!
10	Humic Substances: Molecular Details and Applications in Land and Water Conservation more books like this by Elham A Ghabbour (Editor), Geoffrey Davies (Editor), Ghabbour A Ghabbour add to wishlist This volume synthesizes the latest international research on humic substances and provides researchers, professionals, and graduate students with vital information emerging from the field. see all copies from $90.61! new only from $90.61!
11	Soil Organic Matter and Biological Activity more books like this by Vaughan, Malcolm add to wishlist see all copies from $61.88! new only from $310.00! \| first editions
12	Humic Substances, Peats and Sludges: Health and Environmental Aspects more books like this by M. H. B. Hayes (Editor), W. S. Wilson (Editor) add to wishlist The European Directives preventing disposal of sludges at sea after 1998 and the land fill taxes in the UK have reawakened interest in composting and the utilization of sewage sludges on land. Because modern agriculture is based on the intensive uses of inorganic fertilizers and on efficient industrial type practices, which often have little ... see all copies from $129.05! new only from $129.05!
13 view cover	Sustainable Management of Soil Organic Matter more books like this by R M Rees (Editor), B Ball (Editor), C Watson (Editor) add to wishlist The functioning of soils and their ability to supply nutrients, store water, release greenhouse gases, modify pollutants, resist physical degradation and produce crops within a sustainable managment system is profoundly influenced by their organic matter content. This volume contains papers from an international conference held by the British ... see all copies from $63.77! new only from $112.11!
14 view cover	Aquatic Humic Substances more books like this by Dlol Hessen, Dag O Hessen (Editor), Lars J Tranvik (Editor) add to wishlist Humic substances occur in all kinds of aquatic systems, but are particularly important in northern, coniferous areas. They strongly modify the aquatic ecosystems and also constitute a major problem in the drinking water supply.This volume covers all aspects of aquatic humic substances, from their origin and chemical properties, their effects on ... see all copies from $159.16! new only from $159.16! \| SVS
15 view cover	Sustainable Soils: The Place of Organic Matter in Sustaining Soils and Their Productivity more books like this by Julie Anne Taddeo, George H Snyder, Benjamin Wolf add to wishlist Find the right balance of organic matter, tillage, and chemical additives to increase the quality and quantity of crops! This book shows the importance of organic matter in maintaining crop production. The addition of organic matter to soil is covered in great detail. This book is unique in that it draws on practical farming operations to ... see all copies from $50.61! new only from $50.61! \| SVS
16 view cover	Humic Substances: Nature's Most Versatile Materials more books like this by Elham Ghabbour, Geoffrey Davies add to wishlist Humic substances are ubiquitous in the environment. These remarkable brown biomaterials are found in animals, plants, coals, sediments, soils and water. They are crucial components of the carbon cycle and other life processes. This title is compilation of papers presented at the 2002 Humic Substances Seminar. see all copies from $99.00! new only from $119.68! \| SVS
17 view cover	Refractory Organic Substances in the Environment more books like this by Fritz Hartmann Frimmel (Editor), Gudrun Abbt-Braun, Klaus Gustav Heumann add to wishlist Refractory organic substances (ROS) are an essential part of the biogeochemical carbon cycle. Wherever there is life on earth, there will also be ROS in the form of poorly biodegradable leftovers of organisms and as a source for new life. Furthermore, it is now beyond doubt that ROS are closely related to the carbon intensity identified as one of ... see all copies from $80.89! new only from $207.94!
18	Humic Substances: Structural, Photophysical, Photochemical and Free Radical Aspects and Interactions with Environmental Chemicals more books like this by Ghulam Ghaus Choudhry add to wishlist see all copies from $35.00! new only from $209.75!
19 view cover	The Role of Organic Matter in Modern Agriculture more books like this by Chen, Avnimelech add to wishlist see all copies from $133.83!
20	Structure and organic matter storage in agricultural soils more books like this by Carter, Stewart add to wishlist Soils comprise the largest pool of terrestrial carbon and therefore are an important component of carbon storage in the biosphere-atmosphere system. "Structure and Organic Matter Storage in Agricultural Soils" explores the mechanisms and processes involved in the storage and sequestration of carbon in soils. Focusing on agricultural soils - from ... see all copies from $149.95! new only from $180.70!
21	Soil Organic Matter in Temperate Agroecosystemslong Term Experiments in North America more books like this by Eldor A Paul, Keith A Paustian, E T Elliot add to wishlist The presence - or absence - of soil organic matter (SOM) has important implications for agricultural productivity. It could also have significant implications for global climate due to its role as a source/sink of carbon. Therefore, it is important to understand the issues related to the accumulation or loss of SOM, to use what we have learned ... see all copies from $151.47! new only from $151.47!
22	Physical & Chemical Characteristics of Aquatic Humus more books like this by Egil T Gjessing add to wishlist see all copies from $6.99! first editions
23	Soil Organic Matter more books like this by M Schnitzer (Editor), S U Khan (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $125.09!
24	Soil Organic Matter and Its Role in Crop Production more books like this by Franklin E Allison add to wishlist see all copies from $79.95!
25	Humic Substances in the Environment more books like this by M. Schnitzer (Editor), Shahamat U. Khan add to wishlist see all copies from $39.35! first editions

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