Biological Nitrogen Fixation Towards Poverty Alleviation Through Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Felix D. Dakora,Samson B. M. Chimphango,Alex J. Valentine,Claudine Elmerich,William E. Newton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2008-06-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402082528

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation: Towards Poverty Alleviation through Sustainable Agriculture by Felix D. Dakora,Samson B. M. Chimphango,Alex J. Valentine,Claudine Elmerich,William E. Newton Pdf

Poverty is a severe problem in Africa, Asia, South America and even in pockets of the developed world. Addressing poverty alleviation via the expanded use of biological nitrogen fixation in agriculture was the theme of the 15th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation. Because nitrogen-fixation research is multidisciplinary, exploiting its benefits for agriculture and environmental protection has continued to attract research by diverse groups of scientists, including chemists, biochemists, plant physiologists, evolutionary biologists, ecologists, agricultural scientists, extension agents, and inoculant producers. The 15th International Congress on Nitrogen Fixation was held jointly with the 12th International Conference of the African Association for Biological Nitrogen Fixation. This joint Congress was hosted in South Africa at the Cape Town International Conv- tion Centre, 21–26 January 2007, and was attended by about 200 registered participants from 41 countries world-wide. During the Congress, some 100 oral and approximately 80 poster papers were presented. The wide range of topics covered and the theme of the Congress justifies this book’s title, Nitrogen Fixation: Applications to Poverty Alleviation.

Author : J.K. Ladha,T. George,C. Bohlool
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789401709101

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Agriculture by J.K. Ladha,T. George,C. Bohlool Pdf

Chemical fertilizers have had a significant impact on food production in the recent past, and are today an indispensable part of modern agriculture. On the other hand, the oil crisis of the 1970s and the current Middle East problems are constant reminders of the vulnerability of our fossil fuel dependent agriculture. There are vast areas of the developing world where N fertilizers are neither available nor affordable and, in most of these countries, balance of payment problems have resulted in the removal of N fertilizer subsidies. The external costs of environmental degradation and human health far exceed economic concerns. Input efficiency of N fertilizer is one of the lowest and, in turn, contributes substantially to environmental pollution. Nitrate in ground and surface waters and the threat to the stability of the ozone layer from gaseous oxides of nitrogen are major health and environmental concerns. The removal of large quantities of crop produce from the land also depletes soil of its native N reserves. Another concern is the decline in crop yields under continuous use of N fertilizers. These economic, environmental and production considerations dictate that biological alternatives which can augment, and in some cases replace, N fertilizers must be exploited. Long-term sustainability of agricultural systems must rely on the use and effective management of internal resources. The process of biological nitrogen fixation offers and economically attractive and ecologically sound means of reducing external nitrogen input and improving the quality and quantity of internal resources. In this book, we outline sustainability issues that dictate an increased use of biological nitrogen fixation and the constraints on its optimal use in agriculture.

Author : African Association for Biological Nitrogen Fixation. Conference
Publisher : IITA
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1992-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471935603

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Sustainability of Tropical Agriculture by African Association for Biological Nitrogen Fixation. Conference Pdf

Biological nitrogen fixation in tropical agrosystems: twenty years of biological nitrogen fixation research in Africa; Sustainable agriculture: definition and measurement; Biological nitrogen fixation systems in tropical ecosystems: an overview; A protocol for screening legumes as soil-improving crops; The sustenance of tropical agriculture with multipurpose azolla; Facteurs pedoclimatiques limitant la lixation biologique l'azole; Response of some tropical nitrogen-fixing woody legumes to drought and inoculation with mycorrhiza; Improvement to the Phaseolus/Rhizobium symbiosis, with particular reference to the Caribbean region; Effect of pest management systems on biological nitrogen fixation; Agronomic evaluation of a rock phosphate as a phosphorus source for Leucaena leucocephala grown on an utisol; Nodulation of soybean grown under field conditions and inoculated with Bradyrhizobium japonicum strains; Effect of fertilization and Rhizobium inoculation on the growth of Leucaena and Gliricidia on an alfisol in south-western Nigeria; Early growth and nodulation in Leucaena and Gliricidia and the effects or pruning on biomass productivity; Comparative stude on the growth and productivity of Sesbania and Leucaena in the Central Plateau region, Rwanda; Supernoculation and non-nodulation mutants of soybean; Genetically improved rhizobia and their use in agriculture; Sustainability of nitrogen-fixing cropping systems: Nodulation and nitrogen fixation and transfer in a cowpea/rice cropping system; The role of legumes in sustaiing soil productivity and controlling soil erosion; Fitting soil-improving legumes into inland valley rice-baes cropping systems in West Africa; Herbage yield and soil fertility restoration potential of some tropical forage legumes.

Author : J. K. Ladha,T. George,C. Bohlool
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9401709114

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Agriculture by J. K. Ladha,T. George,C. Bohlool Pdf

Author : Pilar Irisarri,Juan Imperial,Fernando Alfredo Lattanzi,Jorge Monza,Jose Palacios,Juan Sanjuan,Julie Grossman
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889740444

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Maximizing Nitrogen Fixation in Legumes as a Tool for Sustainable Agriculture Intensification by Pilar Irisarri,Juan Imperial,Fernando Alfredo Lattanzi,Jorge Monza,Jose Palacios,Juan Sanjuan,Julie Grossman Pdf

Author : K. Mulongoy,M. Gueye,D. S. C. Spencer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:934833287

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Sustainability of Tropical Agriculture by K. Mulongoy,M. Gueye,D. S. C. Spencer Pdf

Author : Andre Bationo,Boaz Waswa,Jeremiah M. Okeyo,Fredah Maina,Job Kihara,Uzo Mokwunye
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400715363

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Fighting Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Multiple Roles of Legumes in Integrated Soil Fertility Management by Andre Bationo,Boaz Waswa,Jeremiah M. Okeyo,Fredah Maina,Job Kihara,Uzo Mokwunye Pdf

Legumes play an important role in the cropping systems of sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Legumes are an important source of nutrition to both humans and livestock by providing the much needed protein, minerals, fibre and vitamins. The sale of legumes seed, leaves and fibre generates income for the marginalized communities especially women. Cultivation of legumes is essential for the regeneration of nutrient-deficient soils. By biologically fixing nitrogen (BNF) in the soil, legumes provide a relatively low-cost method of replacing otherwise expensive inorganic nitrogen in the soil. This enhances soil fertility and boosts subsequent cereal crop yields. Production of legumes in SSA is however; hampered by a number of constraints among them low and declining soil fertility, low soil pH, high salinity, drought and flooding, poor access to improved germplasm, diseases, pests and weeds. Farmers need to learn how to overcome these constraints if the full benefits of legumes are to be gained. This book presents a synthesis of research work on legumes and draws attention to the importance of legumes in integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) and poverty alleviation in SSA.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:709705700

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation for Sustainable Agriculture by Anonim Pdf

Research works on biologica nitrogen fixation for sustainable agriculture.

Author : J. K. Ladha,M. B. Peoples
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Cropping systems
ISBN : 9401100543

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Management of Biological Nitrogen Fixation for the Development of More Productive and Sustainable Agricultural Systems by J. K. Ladha,M. B. Peoples Pdf

Author : African Association for Biological Nitrogen Fixation. Conference
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : WISC:89065123176

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Harnessing Biological Nitrogen Fixation in African Agriculture by African Association for Biological Nitrogen Fixation. Conference Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:704038212

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Management of Biological Nitrogen Fixation for the Development of More Productive and Sustainable Agricultural Systems by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rachid Serraj
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114369759

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Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation by Rachid Serraj Pdf

The International Workshop on Biological Nitrogen Fixation for Increased Crop Productivity, Enhanced Human Health and Sustained Soil Fertility was held in June 2002 at ENSAM-INRA, Montpellier, France. The main goal of the workshop was to define research strategies for a Challenge Program initiative on Biological Nitrogen Fixation, and develop a pre-proposal based on the concept note submitted and approved by the CGIAR iSC. More than 35 participants from various scientific disciplines, research institutions and from four different continents (Africa, Asia, Americas and Europe) attended the workshop. This book, based on the proceedings of the workshop, takes a holistic approach to harnessing legume BNF technologies, starting from a socioeconomic perspective, and progressing to agronomic and genetic options, and bringing together innovative aspects and participatory research strategies.

Author : Eric Lichtfouse,Marjolaine Hamelin,Mireille Navarrete,Philippe Debaeke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 985 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400703940

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Sustainable Agriculture Volume 2 by Eric Lichtfouse,Marjolaine Hamelin,Mireille Navarrete,Philippe Debaeke Pdf

This book gathers review articles that analyze current agricultural issues and knowledge, then propose alternative solutions. It will therefore help all scientists, decision-makers, professors, farmers and politicians who wish to build a safe agriculture, energy and food system for future generations.

Author : William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi
Publisher : Soyinfo Center
Page : 1129 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Nitrogen
ISBN : 9781948436007

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History of Research on Nitrogen Fixation in Soybeans (1887-2018) by William Shurtleff; Akiko Aoyagi Pdf

This is the world's most comprehensive, well documented, and well illustrated book on this subject. With extensive subject and geographical index. 91 photographs and illustrations - mostly color, Free of charge.

Author : Mohamed Behnassi,Shabbir A. Shahid,Nazia Mintz-Habib
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789400779570

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Science, Policy and Politics of Modern Agricultural System by Mohamed Behnassi,Shabbir A. Shahid,Nazia Mintz-Habib Pdf

This book arises from a 2011 international conference entitled Climate Change, Agri-Food, Fisheries and Ecosystems: Reinventing Research, Innovation, and Policy Agendas for an Environmentally and Socially-Balanced Growth (ICCAFFE2011), organized by the North-South Center for Social Sciences (NRCS) in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Germany and the Institute for Research and Development (IRD), France. Coverage focuses on the agricultural sector and helps improve understanding of the relationships between agriculture and the environment and between human communities and nature, so as to sustainably manage agricultural development. The contributors analyze the interdependence between sustainable agricultural development and environmental, economic and social dynamics; assess the impacts of soil degradation on agricultural productivity; present ways to enhance livestock production and recommend mechanisms for managing links between agro-biodiversity, climate change and livelihoods. Part I examines sustainable agriculture development and environmental, economic and social dynamics, addressing topics such as global climate change, agriculture and challenges including socio-economic factors, adaptation, poverty reduction and water management. Part II covers the impacts of soil degradation on agricultural productivity and discusses the use of expert systems to assess and manage degraded lands, agricultural productivity, land suitability and rehabilitation. Part III focuses on livestock production enhancements, such as feed resources and supplemental feeds for animals and capacity building for women in dairy management. Part IV shares the outcomes of research in agro-biodiversity, climate change and livelihoods, addressing topics such as co-management of forests, carbon consumption models, biodiversity conservation and carbon sequestration and scarce mangrove forests. Current environmental and agro-ecological research focuses on understanding the cause-consequence relationships between specific agricultural practices and land use and the responses at different levels of ecosystems. This book is intended to contribute to this discussion.