Bottom Soils, Sediment, and Pond Aquaculture (Plant and Animal Series) [Hardcover]

Claude E. Boyd (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0412069415 | ISBN-13: 978-0412069413 | Edition: 1

This book elucidates the vital but often neglected relationship between bottom soil and water quality. An understanding of this important connection is essential for maintaining water quality within optimum ranges for shrimp and fish. It is the first volume to provide information on topics from soil science essential to pond aquaculture. The impact of soil-water interactions on water quality is examined, and the volume provides important methods for enhancing the soil conditions in ponds. Detailed chapters include coverage of *soils in pond aquaculture *physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties of soil *soil nutrients *the exchange of dissolved substances between soil and water *soil organic matter, anaerobic respiration, and oxidation-reduction *sediment soil *relationships to aquatic animal production *pond bottom management and soil analyses. Bottom Soils, Sediment, and Pond Aquaculture gives students and professionals in aquaculture insight into the principles of soil science which most affect pond management and provides them with an essential and current reference.

Editorial Reviews

Review

An excellent text for aquaculturists to improve their knowledge and pond management skills American Fisheries Society; ... a masterly text by one of the most productive and influential of pond aquaculture researchers ... Nowhere else is it possible to find such an authoritative account ... - Aquaculture; A must for any library that maintains holdings on fish, aquaculture, or soil science. - Choice; An excellent text for aquaculturists to improve their knowledge and pond management skills American Fisheries Society; An excellent text for aquaculturists to improve their knowledge and pond management skills American Fisheries Society; ... a masterly text by one of the most productive and influential of pond aquaculture researchers ... Nowhere else is it possible to find such an authoritative account ... - Aquaculture; A must for any library that maintains holdings on fish, aquaculture, or soil science. - Choice; ... a masterly text by one of the most productive and influential of pond aquaculture researchers ... Nowhere else is it possible to find such an authoritative account ... - Aquaculture News; An excellent text for aquaculturists to improve their knowledge and pond management skills - American Fisheries Society; A must for any library that maintains holdings on fish, aquaculture, or soil science - Choice; ... a masterly text by one of the most productive and influential of pond aquaculture researchers ... Nowhere else is it possible to find such an authoritative account ... - Aquaculture News

Product Details

• Hardcover: 350 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (July 31, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0412069415
• ISBN-13: 978-0412069413
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,547,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An in-depth explanation of pond bottom chemistry., August 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Bottom Soils, Sediment, and Pond Aquaculture (Plant and Animal Series) (Hardcover)

Dr. Boyd has done an excellent job addressing the often overlooked influence of pond soils and sediments on water quality in aquaculture ponds. Boyd discusses the obvious as well as the obscure in terms of pond chemistry. Included within is the the best discussion of reduction-oxidation potential in bottom sediments to be found. Dr. Boyd is to be commended on his ability to translate highly scientific material into language that can be grasped and understood by the non-scientist. A must-have for the serious aquaculturist or pond manager.