Innovative Soil-Plant Systems for Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Agriculture is a frequent cause of soil and water pollution and can lead to high concentrations of pesticide residues and spoil erosion. This problem was addressed at an international workshop held in Turkey between 3-7 June 2002. These proceedings contain 35 papers organised under the headings: sustainable agriculture: plant diversity and soil rhizosphere; sustainable agriculture: biodiversity and soil health; environmental assessment, proper land use and combating land degradation; efficient management practices