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Fertilization and Irrigation - Theory and Best Practices

The book covers the essentials of plant nutrition and irrigation management. Throughout the 232 pages of the book, the author, Guy Sela, shares his knowledge on the most important aspects of crop nutrition and irrigation, including: Plant nutrients, fertilizer management practices, interpretation of soil ...

By Cropaia

Guide to laboratory establishment for plant nutrient analysis

This publication provides practical guidelines on establishing composite service laboratories for the analysis of soil, plants, water and fertilizers (mineral, organic and biofertilizers). It also provides various analytical methods for assessing soil fertility and making nutrient recommendations, assessing ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Sustaining Soil Fertility in West Africa

and organic matter, indigenous knowledge, new cropping systems, use of nonorganic fertilizer, livestock, ...

By Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Non-farm income from non-wood forest products

Non-wood forest products comprise a wide range of forest goods, providing traditional sources of food, fodder, fertilizer, fibre, medicine, organic construction materials and cultural products, as well as raw industrial materials, making valuable socio-economic, cultural and ecological contributions. This ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Sociology, Organic Farming, Climate Change and Soil Science

pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel, ...

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

Managing Organic Matter in Tropical Soils: Scope and Limitations

Soil organic matter is a reservoir for plant nutrients, provides water-holding capacity, stabilizes soil structure against compaction and erosion, and thus determines soil productivity. All agriculture to some degree depends on soil organic matter. It has long been known that soil organic matter declines when ...

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

Genetic Engineering, Biofertilisation, Soil Quality and Organic Farming

pollution, soil erosion, fertility loss, pest control, and biodiversity depletion. Novel, ...

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

Latest Agricultural Technology Innovation

Dwindling water, farmland and fossil-based fertilizers are making it increasingly difficult to feed people today, let alone all those expected in the future. Which companies and innovative technologies are best positioned to help boost the yields and sustainability of agriculture while lowering its ...

By Kachan & Co.

Efficiency of soil and fertilizer phosphorus use. Reconciling changing concepts of soil phosphorus behaviour with agronomic information (En)

Series: FAO Fertilizer and Plant Nutrition BulletinsThe efficient use of phosphorus (P) is essential to many agricultural and environmental issues. This bulletin reviews, analyses and synthesizes information on the efficient use of soil and fertilizer P. It presents information on the plant availability of ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Fertilizer use by crop (En)

Series: FAO Fertilizer and Plant Nutrition BulletinsMost of the world's hunger and poverty occurs in rural areas. The use of fertilizers could improve agricultural productivity in these areas. However, many developing countries attach a low priority to the subsistence/smallholder sector, particularly in ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Soil Fertility: QUEFTS and Farmers’ Perceptions Free to Non-OECD Countries

Soil fertility is one of many factors influencing farmers’ choices regarding agricultural production, fertilisation and soil and water conservation. However, before we can study the effects of soil fertility, we need to measure it. We use the QUEFTS model (Quantitative Evaluation of the Fertility of Tropical ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Fertilizer strategies (En )

Series: Non-series TitlesThis document presents guidelines for governments on the development of fertilizer strategies. It illustrates the difference before and after the involvement of the private sector and offers solutions for improvement. It discusses the role of fertilizers in the development of agriculture ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Public Policies and Participation for Agricultural Sustainability: Findings from the Case Study in Reboucas, Brazil

***SPECIAL OFFER*** Buy this title and 'Nutrients on the Move: Soil Fertility Dynamics in African Farming Systems' together for the reduced price of £18 - Quote Order #7429~~Improving soil fertility management in African farming systems has become a major issue of concern on the development policy agenda. A ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Experiences of Farmer Participation in Soil Fertility Research in Southern Zimbabwe

This working paper discusses the impact of a multi-institutional research programme in low potential areas of Kenya. The programme elaborated nutrient balances, combined with economic analysis, to better understand causes and effects of soil fertility decline. Alongside, better soil fertility management practices ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Policies for Soil Fertility Management in Africa. A Report Prepared for the Department for International Development

***SPECIAL OFFER*** Buy this title and 'Nutrients on the Move: Soil Fertility Dynamics in African Farming Systems' together for the reduced price of £18 - Quote Order #7429~~Improving soil fertility management in African farming systems has become a major issue of concern on the development policy agenda. A ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Fertilizer Manual

The Fertilizer Manual, 3rd Edition, is a new, fully updated, comprehensive reference on the technology of fertilizer production. The manual contains engineering flow diagrams and process requirements for all major fertilizer processes including ammonia, urea, phosphates, potassium products and many ...

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

Isotopic Studies of Azolla and Nitrogen Fertilization of Rice

Nitrogen is the most limiting element for crop production. Traditionally, expensive commercial fertilizers are used to correct soil nitrogen deficiencies. Indeed, 50% of the increase in rice yields after World War II can be attributed to increased fertilizer nitrogen use. Although an increased rate of ...

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

Soil Biological Fertility

This book presents a comprehensive scientific overview of the components and processes that underpin the biological characteristics of soil fertility. It demonstrates the interdependence of soil biological fertility with physical and chemical characteristics of soil. The book highlights the enormous diversity of ...

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

Soil Biological Fertility

This book presents a comprehensive scientific overview of the components and processes that underpin the biological characteristics of soil fertility. It demonstrates the interdependence of soil biological fertility with physical and chemical characteristics of soil. The book highlights the enormous diversity of ...

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

Double Fertilization

"Double Fertilization" provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of this central event in the reproduction and development of flowering plants. Written by Val Raghavan, The Ohio State University, an acknowledged expert in plant developmental biology, the book vividly describes the molecular and cellular ...

By Springer-Verlag GmbH

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