Advances in Agronomy
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Table of contents
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsv
- Contributorsvii
- Prefaceix
- Chapter 1. Phytoremediation of Metals, Mettaloids, and Radionuclides1
- I. Introduction2
- II. Phytoextraction Using Hyperaccumulator Plants6
- III.Chemically Enhanced Phytoextraction26
- IV. Phytovolatilization39
- V. Summary and Future Directions44
- Reference46
- Chapter 2. The Supramolecular Structure of Humic Substances: A Novel Understanding of Humus Chemistr57
- I. Introduction58
- II. Paradigmatic View of Humus Chemistry59
- III. The Dilemma of the Conformational Structure of Humic Substances63
- IV. Size-Exclusion Chromatogarphy of Humic Substances66
- V. Supramolecular Associations of Self-Assembling Humic Molecules75
- VI. Chemical and Spectroscopic Evidence of Supramolecular Association105
- VII. Turning Loose Humic Superstructures into Stable Polymers109
- VIII. Role of Hydrophobic Humic Superstructures in Soil115
- IX. Future Perspectives in Research and Technology125
- Reference126
- Chapter 3. Water-Saving Agriculture in China: An Overview135
- I. Introduction136
- II. Water-Saving Agriculture as a System139
- III. Water-Use Efficiency140
- IV. A Rationale for the Use of Water Resources143
- V. Water-Saving Engineering Measures150
- VI. Water-Saving Agronomic Practices154
- VII. Water-Saving Management163
- VIII. Concluding Remarks167
- References168
- Chapter 4. Quantitative Remote Sensing of Soil Properties173
- I. Introduction174
- II. Principles of Quantitative Remote Sensing of Soils183
- III. Mechanisms of the Soil-Radiation Interactions187
- IV. Problems in Quantitative Remote Sensing of Soil206
- V. Parameters Affecting the Remote Sensing of Soil218
- VI. High-Spectral-Resolution Sensors222
- VII. General Analytical Methods225
- VIII. Closing Remarks and Recent Examples228
- References231
- Index245
Advances in Agronomy has the highest impact factor among serial publications in agriculture. The Science Citation Index, 1986, reports an impact factor over 2,459 and a cited half-life over 10 years.
Volume 75 contains four outstanding reviews dealing with phytoremediation, issues related to water use in China, humic substances, and remote sensing. Chapter 1 is an extensive review on phytoremediation of metals, metalloids, and radionuclides, including discussion on phytoextraction technologies, hyperaccumulator plants, chemically induced phytoextraction, and phytovolatilization. Chapter 2 covers the conservation and use of water in Chinese agriculture including engineering, economic, and agronomic aspects and considerations. Chapter 3 presents advances in understanding the structure of humic substances, particularly the concept of a supramolecular structure. Analytical and molecular scale evidence for this latter structure are presented as well as discussions on the role of humic superstructures in soils. Chapter 4 presents frontiers in quantitative remote sensing of soil properties including principles, methods, mechanisms, and limitations.
Volume 75 contains four outstanding reviews dealing with phytoremediation, issues related to water use in China, humic substances, and remote sensing. Chapter 1 is an extensive review on phytoremediation of metals, metalloids, and radionuclides, including discussion on phytoextraction technologies, hyperaccumulator plants, chemically induced phytoextraction, and phytovolatilization. Chapter 2 covers the conservation and use of water in Chinese agriculture including engineering, economic, and agronomic aspects and considerations. Chapter 3 presents advances in understanding the structure of humic substances, particularly the concept of a supramolecular structure. Analytical and molecular scale evidence for this latter structure are presented as well as discussions on the role of humic superstructures in soils. Chapter 4 presents frontiers in quantitative remote sensing of soil properties including principles, methods, mechanisms, and limitations
Volume 75 contains four outstanding reviews dealing with phytoremediation, issues related to water use in China, humic substances, and remote sensing. Chapter 1 is an extensive review on phytoremediation of metals, metalloids, and radionuclides, including discussion on phytoextraction technologies, hyperaccumulator plants, chemically induced phytoextraction, and phytovolatilization. Chapter 2 covers the conservation and use of water in Chinese agriculture including engineering, economic, and agronomic aspects and considerations. Chapter 3 presents advances in understanding the structure of humic substances, particularly the concept of a supramolecular structure. Analytical and molecular scale evidence for this latter structure are presented as well as discussions on the role of humic superstructures in soils. Chapter 4 presents frontiers in quantitative remote sensing of soil properties including principles, methods, mechanisms, and limitations.
Volume 75 contains four outstanding reviews dealing with phytoremediation, issues related to water use in China, humic substances, and remote sensing. Chapter 1 is an extensive review on phytoremediation of metals, metalloids, and radionuclides, including discussion on phytoextraction technologies, hyperaccumulator plants, chemically induced phytoextraction, and phytovolatilization. Chapter 2 covers the conservation and use of water in Chinese agriculture including engineering, economic, and agronomic aspects and considerations. Chapter 3 presents advances in understanding the structure of humic substances, particularly the concept of a supramolecular structure. Analytical and molecular scale evidence for this latter structure are presented as well as discussions on the role of humic superstructures in soils. Chapter 4 presents frontiers in quantitative remote sensing of soil properties including principles, methods, mechanisms, and limitations