Malaysia IECA Chapter Members Elect <strong>2011</strong> BoardCongratulations to the following <strong>of</strong>fice bearers for the Malaysia Chapter, who were electedduring the 9th General Meeting held recently at the Royal Lake Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.President, Dr. Noraini Mohd. Tamin, IOES, University <strong>of</strong> Malaysia (photo); Hon. Treasurer, Ir.Ariffin Khalid, Datar Raya Sdn. Bhd.; Vice-President, Dato' Ir. Azman Abu Bakar, PAORConsult, Sdn. Bhd.; Hon. Secretary, Dezalfie Alin, PAOR Consult, S/B. Committee Membersare Hj. Abu Safian Bin Mohd. Tamin - Assistant Secretary; Danny Ng Kian Boon, MTSFibromat Sdn. Bhd.; Harun Yus<strong>of</strong>f, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Science, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia;Albert Lim, Tencate Asia Pacific; Ragunathan Palanisamy, Huls Engineering; Pr<strong>of</strong>. Ir. Dr. Roslan Hashim,Faculty <strong>of</strong> Engineering, University <strong>of</strong> Malaysia; <strong>and</strong> Fadzullah Hassan, Catonic Sdn. Bhd.FUNDSMore than $1000 raised for SOIL Fund (IECA)A combination <strong>of</strong> fundraising efforts at EC11, including the silent auction in the Expo Hall,a golf outing <strong>and</strong> the Sediment Basin music extravaganza, raised more than $1,000 for theSave Our International L<strong>and</strong> (SOIL) Fund at EC11. IECA thanks its members <strong>and</strong>attendees for their generous contributions. To find out more about the SOIL Fund <strong>and</strong> to donate, please clickhere>>.COURSESCurso de Geoestatística - BásicoFrom: "FUNDAG" erica@fundag.brTuesday, <strong>April</strong> 5, <strong>2011</strong> 9:48 AMA FUNDAG - Fundação de Apoio a Pesquisa Agrícola e o INFOBIBOS - Informações Tecnológicas para oAgronegócio apresentam o Curso de Geoestatística - Básico, que será realizado nos dias 25 a 29 de abril de<strong>2011</strong>, no Instituto Agronômico - IAC - Campinas - SP.Sobre o Curso:O tema versará sobre Geoestatística em estudos de variabilidade espacial, agricultura de precisão e pode serusada para mapeamento de pragas, doenças, ervas daninhas, solos, clima e qualquer outro parâmetro quepossa ser expresso em números e referidos por coordenadas, ou seja que apresentem variáveis regionalizadasou com distribuição espacial.Público Alvo:O curso tem como finalidade treinar estudantes e pr<strong>of</strong>issionais de pesquisa, ensino e de empresas cujo ramo deatividade necessitam do conhecimento do uso aplicado da geoestatística, como usinas de açúcar, florestais,consultoria ambiental, cooperativas e muitas outras. É ideal para pr<strong>of</strong>issionais que desejam assumir novosdesafios, ger<strong>and</strong>o novas idéias para agregar valor a empresa em que trabalha e ao seu currículo.Valores:Pr<strong>of</strong>issionais - R$ 900,00; Estudantes de Pós-graduação - R$ 810,00Estudantes de graduação - R$ 720,00; Dois ou mais Pr<strong>of</strong>issionais da mesma empresa - R$ 810,00+ 10% de desconto dos valores acima para ex-aluno e aluno do curso on-line de geoestatística básico e alunosde qualquer curso ministrado pela FUNDAGInformações adicionais e inscrição: http://www.infobibos.com/geoestatistica/index.htmlBOOKSEW INFORMATION SOURCESFROM EARTHSCAN16
▲ Dealing with Contaminated Sites. From Theory towards Practical Application. Edited by Frank A.Swartjes (National Institute <strong>of</strong> Public Health <strong>and</strong> the Environment, the Netherl<strong>and</strong>s), Springer,Hardcover, 1114 pp., January <strong>2011</strong>, ISBN 978-90-481-9756-9. This st<strong>and</strong>ard work oncontaminated site management covers the whole chain <strong>of</strong> steps involved in dealing withcontaminated sites, from site investigation to remediation. An important focus throughout the bookhas been on Human health, Ecological <strong>and</strong> Groundwater-related Risk Assessment. In addition, thebook includes chapters on characterization <strong>of</strong> natural <strong>and</strong> urban soils, sampling, bioavailability,natural attenuation, policy <strong>and</strong> stakeholder viewpoints <strong>and</strong> Brownfields. Typically, the bookincludes in-depth theories on soil contamination, along with <strong>of</strong>fering possibilities for practical application. Morethan sixty <strong>of</strong> the world’s top experts from Europe, the USA, Australia <strong>and</strong> Canada have contributed to this book.The twenty-five chapters in this book <strong>of</strong>fer relevant information for experienced scientists, students, consultants<strong>and</strong> regulators, as well as for ‘new players’ in contaminated site management. For details seehttp://springer.com/978-90-481-9756-9. (IUSS Alert 72)▲ Sulphur in <strong>Soil</strong>s, Crops <strong>and</strong> Fertilisers – from research to practical application. By T<strong>and</strong>on, HLS. <strong>2011</strong>.ISBN: 81-85116-62-8. Pages 204+x. Fertiliser Development <strong>and</strong> Consultation Organisation,204-204A Bhanot Corner, 1-2 Pamposh Enclave, New Delhi 110 048 (India), fdco@airtelmail.infdco@vsnl.net Price US$60 (inclusive <strong>of</strong> airmail delivery). This is the 48th practical <strong>and</strong>reference book published by FDCO on various aspects <strong>of</strong> plant nutrients, fertilizers <strong>and</strong>integrated nutrient management .This book is a continuation <strong>of</strong> their efforts in providingtechnically sound <strong>and</strong> easily underst<strong>and</strong>able synthesis <strong>of</strong> scientific information on plant nutrientsulphur (S) for practical use by various stake holders. The main theme chapters in the book dealwith (i) the role <strong>of</strong> sulphur in plants <strong>and</strong> its deficiency symptoms, requirement by crops <strong>and</strong> theircritical concentrations, (ii) sulphur status <strong>of</strong> soils <strong>and</strong> the extent <strong>of</strong> sulphur deficiencies, (iii) sulphur uptake bycrops in relation to yield, (iv) the effect <strong>of</strong> S application on crop yield <strong>and</strong> produce quality, (v) interactions <strong>of</strong>sulphur with other nutrients, (vi) sulphur management in cropping systems to assess the residual effects, (vii)sulphur uptake, removal <strong>and</strong> balances, (viii) impact <strong>of</strong> continuous use <strong>of</strong> S-free fertilizers on crop productivity,(ix) economics <strong>of</strong> sulphur fertilization, (x) sulphur fertilizers- their characteristics, transformation, production<strong>and</strong> consumption, (xi) guidelines for sulphur management <strong>and</strong> practical recommendations followed by anexhaustive list <strong>of</strong> references <strong>and</strong> appendices. The easily readable text is supported by a large number <strong>of</strong> tables<strong>and</strong> diagrams. (IUSS Alert 72)▲ <strong>Soil</strong> Fertility, Fertilisers <strong>and</strong> INM. By H.L.S. T<strong>and</strong>on. <strong>2011</strong>. ISBN: 81-85116-59-8. Pages 156+vi.Fertiliser Development <strong>and</strong> Consultation Organisation, 204-204A Bhanot Corner, 1-2 PamposhEnclave, New Delhi 110 048 (India), Email: fdco@airtelmail.in fdco@vsnl.net PriceUS$60(inclusive <strong>of</strong> airmail delivery). This user-friendly dictionary by Dr H.L.S. T<strong>and</strong>on goes wellbeyond providing definitions <strong>of</strong> terms as is usually done in a conventional dictionary. It can beconsidered as a source book which provides definitions <strong>and</strong> elaborated explanations withexamples in simple English <strong>of</strong> the most important terms in soil fertility-chemistry, nutrientmanagement, agronomy, fertilizer trade <strong>and</strong> integrated nutrient management (INM) covering allmajor <strong>and</strong> micro plant nutrients, conventional fertilisers, micronutrient carriers, specialityfertilisers, liquid fertilizers, organic manures, composts, bi<strong>of</strong>ertilisers etc. The elaborate coverage is illustrated bythe fact that nearly 30 aspects are discussed under the generic term nutrient ranging from nutrient availability tonutrient uptake. Under the main heading <strong>of</strong> <strong>Soil</strong>, about 40 terms/descriptors are discussed ranging from soilacidity to soil testing. Similarly under, compost the aspects discussed are compost accelerators, compostenrichment <strong>and</strong> compost preparation. The text is supported by several tables <strong>and</strong> diagrams. This sourcebook-cumdictionary is expected to be a h<strong>and</strong>y <strong>and</strong> useful ready reference book for all those who are interested in soil <strong>and</strong>crop management through the integrated management <strong>of</strong> plant nutrients through diverse sources, whethermineral, organic or microbial. (IUSS Alert 72)▲ Suelos de la Región Pampeana. Procesos de Formación. By: Perla Am<strong>and</strong>a Imbellone, Jorge EloyGiménez <strong>and</strong> José Luis Panigatti. Ediciones INTA. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2010. 320 pp. ISBN:978-987-1623-40-2 (In Spanish). The Pampean Region covers an area <strong>of</strong> about 600.000 km2. Itssoils, largely formed in loess sediments, are the most fertile <strong>of</strong> Argentina <strong>and</strong> are mainly used ascropl<strong>and</strong> or for livestock raising. The book describes in five chapters the main pedogenic processesoperating in the Region: melanization, illimerization (argilluviation), hydromorphism,vertisolization <strong>and</strong> sodification, salinization, plus an introductory chapter on general aspects <strong>of</strong>17
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