Introduces the reader to the book of famous Polish scientists A. Kabata- Pendias and Pendias X. gives a very comprehensive coverage of current knowledge of geochemical and biogeochemical processes that directly or indirectly affect the distribution of chemical elements in soils and plants in natural and man-made in the conditions. Choice of soil and vegetation as objects of study is not accidental. Soil and vegetation are essential components of the biosphere , and the complex and dynamic components . Revealing their geochemical and biogeochemical role itself is an important and interesting problem . Technogenic delivery of trace elements in the environment has a negative impact on the soil and plants , which also requires careful consideration. Moreover, in terms of pollution does not exclude the possibility of the inclusion of a number of chemical elements in the food chain , which poses a risk to human health. Soil and plants are the most important link of technological chain migration of chemical elements.
The authors describe the common problems of the biosphere and analyze processes in soils and plants , which have an impact on the natural cycles of trace elements in the soil - plant. They cite data contents , open forms of presence , especially migration and biogeochemical properties of more than 50 trace elements in rocks , soils, plants in natural and man-made environment ; describe the features of the interaction of trace elements with organic matter , the mechanism of their receipt , binding and excretion , distribution in various plant tissues , the main types of adverse reactions and other trace elements are characterized according to their position in the periodic system , which contributes to a clearer understanding of the material and rapid orientation in it.
It should be noted the authors attempt to summarize the data on the content of chemical elements in foods of plant origin in the areas of fields. In addition, they give a brief description of the major sources of pollution and measures to reduce their negative impacts on soil and plants.
The book is written concise and clear language that is the result of a careful selection of material and driven by huge generalizing the work of authors . Drawings ideally complement the text .
Book will undoubtedly serve as an excellent reference for a wide range of professionals engaged in geochemistry, biogeochemistry , ecology , soil science, biology and agricultural chemistry, as well as a good tool for graduate students and students in related disciplines ..
