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1 Lesturgez1, G.; Possl, R.; Hartmaan, C.; Bourdon, E.; Noble, Andrew; Ratana-Anupap, S. 2004. Roots of Stylosanthes hamata create macropores in the compact layer of a sandy soil. Plant and Soil, 260(1-2):101-109.
Sandy soils ; Field trials ; Acidic soils ; Soil properties ; Soil-water-plant relationships ; Plant growth ; Crop yield ; Maize ; Cropping systems / Thailand
(Location: IWMI HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G750 LES Record No: H034258)
The paper presents results of a field experiment designed to investigate the potential use of forage legume Stylosanthes hamata (stylo) to ameliorate the structure of a compact layer in sandy soils of Northeast Thailand. Sandy and acidic soils that are common to Northeast Thailand have restricted agronomic potential due to inherent chemical and physical properties. A compact layer at 20–40 cm reduces root elongation for most crops, thereby restricting the quantity of nutrients and water available for the plant growth. Deep ploughing and subsoiling are costly and have not been shown to be effective in overcoming compaction since these soils are unstable and collapse after the first heavy rainfall event. A three-year study was conducted in order to evaluate the effect of continuous stylo on the porosity of the compact layer and its influence on root elongation and yield of a subsequent maize crop. Continuous stylo was grown for two years in experimental plots and compared to a currently used stylo-maize rotation. Root distribution and macropore density were measured under the two cropping systems. After 24 months of continuous stylo, roots were able to penetrate the compact layer, resulting in a significant improvement in the macroporosity of this layer. The subsequent maize crop developed a deeper andmore extensive root system using macropores created after 24 months of continuous stylo when compared to the stylo-maize rotation treatment. This study demonstrates the potential role of Stylosanthes hamata in structural amelioration of sandy compact layers.
2 Noble, Andrew; ul Hassan, Mehmood; Kazbekov, Jusipbek. 2005. “Bright spots” in Uzbekistan, reversing land and water degradation while improving livelihoods: key developments and sustaining ingredients for transition economies of the former Soviet Union. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). vi, 35p. (IWMI Research Report 088) [doi: https://doi.org/10.3910/2009.089]
Irrigated farming ; Water quality ; Drainage ; Soil fertility ; Crop yield ; Investment / Uzbekistan / Bukhara Province / Zarafshan River / Dijzzakh Province / Syrdarya Province
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.7 G782 NOB Record No: H036941)
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Following the dissolution of the former Soviet Union and the collapse of existing trade arrangements, the newly independent states of Central Asia were left with the task of developing their own independent market economies. The region has undergone tremendous economic and social changes including significant agricultural reform mainly targeted at privatizing large collective farms that were established during the Soviet era. These reforms include the establishment of smaller private and cooperative farms in order to improve the efficiency and equity of existing production systems. Within Uzbekistan, this move to privatize farms has, in the majority of cases, led to declining productivity and net incomes. However, there have been instances where privatized farms and smaller collectives have been able to capitalize on these changes and perform at levels exceeding the norm. This Report identifies the key attributes of these successful farms that have been termed ''bright'' spots.
3 Noble, Andrew; Ruaysoongnern, S.; Sukchan, S.; Berthelsen, S. 2004. Role of soil resource data in assessing soil acidification risk: An example from Northeast Thailand. In Eswaran, H.; Vijarnsorn, P.; Vearasilp, T.; Padmanabhan, E. (Eds.). Innovative techniques in soil survey: Developing the foundation for a new generation of soil resource inventories and their utilization. Bangkok, Thailand: Land Development Department. pp.333-340.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: 631.4 G000 ESW Record No: H037569)
4 Bossio, Deborah; Noble, Andrew; Pretty, J.; Penning de Vries, Frits; Molden, David. 2005. Linking land, soil and water management. In Sharma, Bharat; Samra, J. S.; Scott, Christopher; Wani, S. P. (Eds.). Watershed management challenges: improving productivity, resources and livelihoods. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI); Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) pp.22- 38.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 333.91 G635 SHA Record No: H037664)
5 Noble, Andrew; Suzuki, Shinji; Soda, Wannipa. 2005. Bio-remediation: a tool for addressing compacted soils. SEAWatch, 11:4-5.
Soil degradation ; Soil texture ; Soil properties ; Sandy soils ; Tillage ; Soil management / Thailand
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G750 NOB Record No: H038080)
6 Ruaysoongnern, Sawaeng; Noble, Andrew. 2005. Using clay based materials as a soil improvement strategy. SEAWatch, 11:2-3.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G750 RUA Record No: H038079)
7 Simmons, Robert; Noble, Andrew; Pongsakul, P. 2005. A generalized multiple regression model to predict cadmium uptake in rice grain. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference on the Bio-geochemistry of Trace Elements, Adelaide, Australia, 3-7 April 2005. 2p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 633.18 G000 SIM Record No: H038135)
8 Pretty, J. N.; Noble, Andrew; Bossio, Deborah; Dixon, J.; Hine, R. E.; Penning de Vries, Frits; Morison, J. I. L. 2006. Resource-conserving agriculture increases yields in developing countries. Environmental Science and Technology, 40(4):1114 -1119.
Sustainable agriculture ; Developing countries ; Crop yield ; Farming systems ; Water use efficiency ; Ecosystems ; Environmental effects ; Carbon ; Tillage ; Pesticides
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 338.1 G000 PRE Record No: H038192)
9 Noble, Andrew; Pretty, J.; Penning de Vries, Frits; Bossio, Deborah. 2005. Development of bright spots in Africa: cause for optimism? In Penning de Vries, Frits (Ed.). Bright spots demonstrate community successes in African agriculture. Colombo, Sri Lanka: IWMI. pp.7-26.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.7.3 G100 PEN Record No: H038222)
10 Qadir, M.; Noble, Andrew; Oster, J. D.; Schubert, S.; Ghafoor, A. 2005. Driving forces for sodium removal during phytoremediation of calcareous sodic and saline-sodic soils: a review. Soil Use and Management, 21:173-180.
Soil properties ; Sodic soils ; Alkaline soils ; Soil degradation ; Irrigation water ; Plant growth ; Crop production
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G000 MAN Record No: H038275)
11 Qadir, M.; Noble, Andrew; Schubert, S.; Ghafoor, A. 2005. Phytoremediation of sodic and saline-sodic soils. Invited address delivered at the International Salinity Forum for Managing Saline Soils and Water: Science, Technology and Social Issues. Riverside Convention Centre, Riverside, California, USA, 25-27 April 2005. pp.383-386.
Sodic soils ; Soil salinity ; Soil properties ; Crop production ; Water quality ; Irrigation effects
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G000 QAD Record No: H038276)
12 Simmons, Robert; Sukreeyapongse, O.; Noble, Andrew; Chinabut, N. 2005. Report of LDD-IWMI land zoning and Cd risk assessment activities undertaken in Phatat Pha Daeng and Mae Tao Mai sub-districts, Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand. Final report. Bangkok, Thailand: International Water Management Institute (IWMI), SEA Regional Office; Bangkok, Thailand: Land Development Department. 1CD.
Rice ; Paddy fields ; Cadmium ; Soil degradation ; Risks ; Assessment ; Public health ; Villages ; Irrigation water ; Water pollution ; Watersheds / Thailand / Tak Province
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: CD Col Record No: H038312)
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13 Kushiev, H.; Noble, Andrew; Abdullaev, Iskandar; Toshbekov, U. 2005. Remediation of abandoned saline soils using Glycyrrhiza glabra: a study from the hungry steppes of Central Asia. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 3(2):102-113.
Soil salinity ; Salinity control ; Soil reclamation ; Wheat ; Cotton ; Water table ; Irrigated farming ; Bioremediation ; Glycyrrhiza glabra / Central Asia / Uzbekistan / Kazakhstan / Aral Sea Basin
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G570 KUS Record No: H038773)
14 Simmons, Robert; Noble, Andrew; Pongsakul, P.; Sukreeyapongse, O.; Chinabut, N. 2005. Metals and food contamination: cadmium in paddy fields in Thailand and Vietnam. Paper presented at Inter Regional Workshop on Environmental Health Impacts from Exposure to Metals, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, 31 May - 3 June, 2005. 32p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 633.18 G800 SIM, CD Col Record No: H038810)
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15 Rijsberman, Frank; Bossio, Deborah; Noble, Andrew. 2006. Impact of land degradation and improved land management on water productivity. In International Conference on Soil, Water and Environmental Quality - Issues and Strategies: Proceedings, New Delhi, India, 28 January – 1 February 2006. New Delhi, India: Indian Society of Soil Science. pp.30-42.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 333.91 G000 RIJ Record No: H038890)
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16 Noble, Andrew. 2006. The challenge of harnessing soil and water resources. In Hartemink, A. E. (Ed.). The future of soil science. Wageningen, Netherlands: International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) pp.101-104.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G000 NOB Record No: H039233)
17 Lesturgez, G.; Poss, R.; Noble, Andrew; Grunberger, O.; Chintachao, W.; Tessier, D. 2006. Soil acidification without pH drop under intensive cropping systems in Northeast Thailand. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 114:239-248.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G750 LES Record No: H039230)
18 Noble, Andrew; Bossio, Deborah; Penning de Vries, F. W. T.; Pretty, J.; Thiyagarajan, T. M. 2006. Intensifying agricultural sustainability: an analysis of impacts and drivers in the development of ‘bright spots’ Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Comprehensive Assessment Secretariat. 35p. (Comprehensive Assessment of Water Management in Agriculture Research Report 013) [doi: https://doi.org/10.3910/2009.380]
Food security ; Farming systems ; Sustainable agriculture ; Productivity ; Investment / Thailand / Palestine / Latin America / Africa
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 630 G000 NOB Record No: H039433)
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19 Qadir, Manzoor; Noble, Andrew; Schubert, S.; Thomas, R. J.; Arslan, A. 2006. Sodicity-induced land degradation and its sustainable management: Problems and prospects. Land Degradation and Development, 17:661-676.
Soil properties ; Soil fertility ; Nitrogen ; Soil salinity ; Sodic soils ; Salinity control ; Crop production ; Irrigated farming ; Soil management / Australia
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G000 QAD Record No: H039594)
20 Qadir, M.; Schubert, S.; Noble, Andrew; Saqib, M.; Saifullah. 2006. Amelioration strategies for salinity-induced land degradation: Published as part of a theme on salt-prone land resources. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, 1(069):12p.
(Location: IWMI-HQ Call no: IWMI 631.4 G000 QAD Record No: H039595)
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