Peat
Peat

Author: Bülent Topcuoğlu

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2018-09-19

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 1789237467

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Peatlands are formed in limited areas and have significant effects on our planet. As a result of their use peatlands are continually shrinking on a daily basis. This edited book, Peat, is intended to provide an overview of different perspectives of peat material in relevant disciplines. We hope that this book will contribute to the expectations and needs of all relevant disciplines that share their findings for future research.

Nature and Management of Tropical Peat Soils
Nature and Management of Tropical Peat Soils

Author: J. P. Andriesse

Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9789251026571

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Distribution of tropical peat; Formation of peats; The main characteristics of tropical peats; Classification; Agricultural potential; Reclamation problems; Agricultural management; Energy use of peat; Environmental aspects of reclamation.

Organic Geochemistry
Organic Geochemistry

Author: Geoffrey Eglinton

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-11

Total Pages: 850

ISBN-13: 3642877346

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For many years, the subject matter encompassed by the title of this book was largely limited to those who were interested in the two most economically important organic materials found buried in the Earth, namely, coal and petroleum. The point of view of any discussions which might occur, either in scientific meetings or in books that have been written, was, therefore, dominated largely by these interests. A great change has occurred in the last decade. This change had as its prime mover our growing knowledge of the molecular architecture of biological systems which, in turn, gave rise to a more legitimate asking of the question: "How did life come to be on the surface of the Earth?" A second motivation arose when the possibilities for the exploration of planets other than the Earth-the moon, Mars, and other parts of the solar system-became a reality. Thus the question of the possible existence of life elsewhere than on Earth conceivably could be answered.

Peatlands of the Western Guayana Highlands, Venezuela
Peatlands of the Western Guayana Highlands, Venezuela

Author: Joseph Alfred Zinck

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-08-04

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 3642201385

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The Guayana Highlands in northeastern tropical America, rising from lowland rain forests and savannas up to 3000 m elevation, are characterized by ancient tablelands called tepuis. The peatlands that developed on the tepuis constitute unique and fascinating ecosystems and are the focus of this volume, which starts with an overview of tropical and subtropical peats, followed by an introduction to the geo-ecological features of the Guayana region as a whole, with special emphasis on the diversity of the vegetation cover from lowlands to uplands to highlands. The core subject centers on the properties and dating of the peat deposits and the interpretation of the chronological record in terms of past environmental changes. The well illustrated book will appeal to a broad range of scientists interested in tropical highland peats, including quaternarists, soil scientists, geomorphologists, geographers, geologists, ecologists, botanists, hydrologists, conservationists, and land use planners.

Proceedings
Proceedings

Author: Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)

Publisher:

Published: 1970-05

Total Pages: 784

ISBN-13:

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