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The Marginal Soils of Africa Rethinking Uses, Management and Reclamation
Title
The Marginal Soils of Africa [electronic resource] : Rethinking Uses, Management and Reclamation / edited by Adornis Dakarai Nciizah, Ashira Roopnarain, Busiswa Ndaba, Mashapa Elvis Malobane.
ISBN
9783031551857
Edition
1st ed. 2024.
Publication
Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024.
Physical Description
1 online resource (XII, 375 p.) 40 illus., 38 illus. in color.
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Summary
This book addressed the pressing challenges of climate change, land scarcity, and food security, offering a comprehensive synthesis of research on using, managing, and reclaiming marginal lands in Africa. Unfavourable climatic conditions and rapid population growth intensify competition for land, putting pressure on traditional agricultural soils thus necessitating a transition towards underutilized marginal lands. Reclaiming these damaged and undervalued areas through various technologies presents a promising path not only to food independence but also to second-generation biofuel feedstock production, utilizing excess biomass from these revived lands. While recent years have seen increased focus on restoring degraded lands, a crucial gap remains i.e. a unified knowledge base detailing the efficacy of various reclamation technologies. This book fills that void, empowering farmers and policymakers with the insights they need to make informed decisions, mobilize resources effectively, and ultimately help Africa meet its projected 60% food demand increase.
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Language
English
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May 08, 2024
Contents
Part I: Uses Of Marginal Lands
Utilization And Improvement Of Marginal Soils Through Large Stock Grazing In Semi-Arid Summer Rainfall Areas In South Africa
Optimizing Sweet Sorghum Production In Marginal Lands Through Conservation Agriculture: A Case Study From Eastern Cape, South Africa
Animal Feed Production And Its Contribution To Sustainability Of Livestock Systems: African Perspective.-Replenishing Marginal Soils Through Use Of Agroforestry Systems In Southern Africa: A Case Study Of Pigeonpea (Cajanus Cajan L. Millsp) Improved Fallows In South Africa
Climate Change Resilient Crops To Combat Food And Nutrition Insecurity In Marginal Lands
Part II: Reclamation And Management If Marginal Soils
Strengthening Crop Production In South African Marginal Land Through Conservation Agriculture:Experiences From Local Research
Increasing Productivity Through Enhanced Water Use Efficiency In Marginal Soils
Promoting Low-Input Agricultural Practices To Improve Marginal Lands For Sustainable Crop Production And Food Security In Sub-Saharana African Countries
Revitalization Of Degraded Soils In The Communal Areas Of Zimbabwe
Part III: Future Strategies
Exploring Biotechnological Strategies In The Monitoring Of Soil Quality
The Use Of Nanofertilizers As Micronutrients To Improve Marginal Soils And Crop Production
Role Of Targeted Breeding To Improve Wheat Production On The Marginal Lands Of Africa
Enhancing Above And Below-Soil Arthropods: A Way To Enhance Production On Marginal Lands
Enhancement To Soil Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: A Step Towards Restoring Marginal Soils
Sustainable Soilless Recovery Hydroponics For Productive Use Of Marginal Lands: A South African Context
The Potential Of Black Soldier Fly Frass To Revitalize Marginal Soils
Vermicomposting For Improved Soil Health: Prospects For Degraded Soils
Reclamation Technologies For Marginal Soils In Africa: Strategies, Challenges, And Future Directions
Rainwater Harvesting Technologies And Soil Moisture Conservation In Marginalised Semi-Arid Soils Of Southern Africa. .
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