Revitalizing Dryland Soils: Strategies for Sustainable Management
摘要
Dryland soil management is crucial for sustaining agricultural productivity and mitigating environmental degradation in vast areas of the Earth’s surface. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the unique characteristics, challenges, and sustainable strategies for managing dryland soils. It explores erosion control, soil degradation, and water scarcity as key challenges, offering insights into conservation agriculture practices, soil amendment techniques, and integrated pest management approaches as viable solutions. Best practices from global contexts highlight successful interventions, while future directions emphasize the importance of emerging technologies and policy interventions. This chapter serves as a valuable resource, aiming to address the complexities of dryland soil management and promote the establishment of sustainable agricultural systems on a global scale.