CRC Press Phytotechnology with Biomass Production: Sustainable Management of Contaminated Sites

Product Description The Open Access version of this book, available at https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.1201/9781003082613, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license. This book explains the concept of using phytotechnology with biomass production to improve soil quality and restore contaminated sites to a useful state that has economic and social value. Phytotechnology with Biomass Production: Sustainable Management of Contaminated Sites focuses on the application of second-generation biofuel crops, primarily Miscanthus, to slightly contaminated or marginal postmilitary and postmining soils. Based on recent and ongoing research from the United States, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Germany, along with case studies from other countries, this is the first comprehensive book on using phytotechnology with biomass production at contaminated sites at a global level. FEATURES Focuses on an important topic of a growing global activity: soil improvement through biomass production Includes case studies and success stories from different countries on application of Miscanthus phytotechnology to sites differently contaminated by trace elements, pesticides, and petroleum products Discusses the peculiarities of Miscanthus production on postmilitary and postmining contaminated lands and the impact of plant growth regulators, soil amendments, fertilizers, and biochar to the process Introduces soil fauna as indicators of soil health during Miscanthus phytotechnology application Presents Miscanthus value chain associated with the processing of Miscanthus biomass to different bioproducts While written primarily for faculty, students, research scientists, environmental and agricultural professionals, gardeners, farmers, landowners, and government officials, this book has value for all who are working on phytotechnology projects and phytomining to reduce risk and/or improve soil quality at contaminated sites. Phytotechnology with Biomass Production: Sustainable Management of Contaminated Sites is also a great new resource for those who are new to the topic and want to learn to apply phytotechnologies and biomass production with further conversion into energy and bioproducts. Review "This is by far the most comprehensive book on sustainability science and practice out there. It should be a core reference for anyone interested in this field. It is also a key source for solutions to creating a sustainable and desirable future for humans and the rest of nature." - Robert Costanza, Professor, VC's Chair in Public Policy, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University, Founding director of the Gund Institute for Ecological Economics, Australia "Sustainability Principles and Practice is an outstanding overview of a wide-ranging global discussion that will lead either to human survival or planetary failure. What is sustainable? How are practitioners bringing principles of sustainability into various industries and disciplines? Every thinking person needs to find their place in the sustainability transition, and this book helps by mapping the territory reliably and fairly." -- Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow, Post Carbon Institute, USA "Sustainabilty Principles and Practice is like an expertly crafted salad--nutritionally dense and filled with flavor! This is an intense, comprehensive introduction to sustainability. You'll have to chew, but when you're finished you'll be full of new knowledge and definitely satiated!" Erik Assadourian, Sustainability Researcher and Educator, USA "A thorough and dependable guide to the most important issues of our time and what must be done by the rising generation . . . highly recommended for courses across the curriculum." - David W. Orr, Paul Sears Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Oberlin College, USA Praise for the previous editions "Achieving sustainability is the single most impo