Soil Degradation and Restoration in Africa

by Rattan Lal

Book Overview

Soil degradation is a widespread problem in Africa resulting in decreased agricultural productivity while demand for food continues to increase. Degradation is caused by accelerated erosion, acidification, contamination, depletion of soil organic matter and plant nutrients, and salinization. The major cause of soil degradation in Africa is uncontrolled and excessive grazing in the savanna regions followed by deforestation and the use of inappropriate...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138103314
• ISBN13: 9781138103313
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.1"