Urban soils
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9781498770095
Date de publication :
13 oct. 2017
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Poids :
934 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Urban soil comprises geological material drastically disturbed by anthropogenic activities. Urban soils play a role in the production of food, aesthetics of residential areas, and pollutant dynamics. Properties of urban soils are normally not favorable to plant growth, are contaminated by heavy metals, and are compacted and sealed.