Soil, Water Pollution and Mitigation Strategies -

Soil, Water Pollution and Mitigation Strategies

A Spatial Approach
Buch | Hardcover
XXII, 491 Seiten
2024
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-031-63295-2 (ISBN)
171,19 inkl. MwSt

Dive into the dynamic world of environmental stewardship with "Soil, Water Pollution, and Mitigation Strategies: A Spatial Approach." This meticulously crafted volume offers a comprehensive journey through the measurement, monitoring, mapping, and modelling of soil and water pollution, coupled with innovative mitigation strategies. Discover cutting-edge techniques rooted in modern geospatial methodologies, with a sharp focus on the latest trends in data mining and robust modelling. As our planet grapples with the consequences of anthropogenic activities, such as indiscriminate chemical usage in agriculture, the need for precise quantification and risk assessment has never been more urgent. This book serves as a beacon, illuminating the path toward sustainable management of soil and water resources through the lens of geospatial technology. Explore a myriad of critical topics, including soil microbiology, salinity, pollution from industrial sources, heavy metals, and the pervasive impact of agricultural practices. Delve into environmental risk assessment, sustainable land use, and innovative remediation techniques, such as harnessing the power of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and embracing organic fertilizers. 

Written for researchers, professionals, and policymakers alike, this book offers invaluable insights into the complex interplay between human activity and environmental health. Organized into two parts (I) Soil Contaminants, Risk Assessment, and Mitigation, and (II) Water Contaminants, Risk Assessment, and Mitigation-it provides a structured approach to understanding and addressing environmental challenges. Each chapter serves as a portal to a deeper understanding of the issues at hand, presenting a synthesis of current research, identifying future directions, and offering pragmatic solutions. This book promises to enrich the understanding of environmental science and empower the reader with the knowledge and skills needed to effect positive change. Designed to cater to a diverse audience-from students and researchers in environmental sciences to policymakers, NGOs, and corporate stakeholders-this book is a testament to the collaborative effort required to safeguard our planet's precious resources. This is a transformative journey toward a more sustainable future-one informed by science, guided by innovation, and driven by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship.

 

Dr. Partha Pratim Adhikary is Senior Scientist at ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar, India. He obtained his Ph.D. in Agricultural Physics from ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India. His research interests include solute transport, soil and water conservation and management, pedotransfer functions and geospatial modeling of natural resources. Dr. Adhikary has published more than 100 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and three books. His other publications include book chapters, popular articles, technology brochures, technical bulletins and scientific reports. He is Associate Editor of Indian Journal of Soil Conservation. Currently, he is Editor of Springer Nature book series "GIScience and Geo-environmental Modelling".

Google Scholar Citations: 1138

h-index: 16i10 index: 30Research Interest Score: 1530ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9292-8401 

Dr. Pravat Kumar Shit isAssistant Professor at the PG Department of Geography, Raja N. L. Khan Women's College (Autonomous), West Bengal, India. He received his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Geography from Vidyasagar University and PG Diploma in Remote Sensing & GIS from Sambalpur University. His research interests include applied geomorphology, soil erosion, groundwater, forest resources, wetland ecosystem, environmental contaminants and pollution and natural resources mapping and modeling. He has published 20 books and more than 90 papers in peer-reviewed journals and 80 book chapters. He is currently Editor of the GIScience and Geo-environmental Modelling (GGM) Book Series, Springer Nature.

(GGM) Book Series, Springer-Nature. 

Google Scholar Citations: 1870

h-index: 23i10 index: 42Research Interest Score: 3249 ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5834-0495 Scopus Author ID: 55656711000  

Soil nutrients and health status.- Digital carbon stock modeling.- Nitrogenous Wastes and Its Efficient Treatment in Wastewater.- Microbial contamination of drinking water.- Wastewater pollution in agriculture field and its mitigation strategies.- Groundwater nitrate contamination and its mitigation.- Novel molecular tracers for the assessment of groundwater pollution.- Remediation of groundwater contaminated with dye using carbon dots technology.

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie Environmental Science and Engineering
Zusatzinfo XXII, 491 p. 109 illus., 104 illus. in color.
Verlagsort Cham
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Themenwelt Naturwissenschaften Geowissenschaften Geologie
Schlagworte Agricultural soil pollution • digital soil mapping • Geochemistry of Groundwater • geostatistical approach • GIS modeling • Isotopic and Hydrochemical Approach • Microbiology of Soil • Nitrate Leaching • Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria • Soil Fertility Capability • soil organic carbon
ISBN-10 3-031-63295-8 / 3031632958
ISBN-13 978-3-031-63295-2 / 9783031632952
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