Mitigation of Climatic Change by Soil Carbon Sequestration: Issues of Science, Monitoring, and Degraded Lands
R. Cesar Izaurralde, Norman J. Rosenberg, and R. Lal
Abstract
Farmers, gardeners, and, of course, argonomists know that adding organic matter to soils is a good thing to do. Organic matter increases soil water-holding capacity, imparts fertility with the addition of nutrients, increases soil aggregation, and improves tilth. Depending on its type-humus, manure, stubble, litter-organic matter contains between 40 and 60% carbon.
Izaurralde RC, NJ Rosenberg, R Lal. 2001. "Mitigation of Climatic Change by Soil Carbon Sequestration: Issues of Science, Monitoring, and Degraded Lands." Advances Agronomy, 70:. Pp. 1-75. Advanced Agronomy, Washington, United States.
