The Potential Impact of Climate Change on Soil Properties and Processes and Corresponding Influence on Food Security

According to the IPCC, global temperatures are expected to increase between 1.1 and 6.4 °C during the 21st century and precipitation patterns will be altered. Soils are intricately linked to the atmospheric/climate system through the carbon, nitrogen, and hydrologic cycles. Because of this, altered...

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Main Author: Eric C. Brevik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-07-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/3/3/398