Maximising The Use Of Biological Nitrogen Fixation In Agriculture

Author : Gudni G. Hardarson,William J. Broughton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1402012373

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Maximising the Use of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Agriculture by Gudni G. Hardarson,William J. Broughton Pdf

Incorporating contributions from microbiologists, molecular biologists, plant breeders and soil scientists this volume reports the results and recommendations of an FAO/IAEA meeting of twelve experts on biological nitrogen fixation. This volume will be invaluable to scientists working on nitrogen fixation, soil microbiology, agronomy and crop production as well as farm advisers and extension specialists. Maximising the Use of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Agriculture is unique in that it: -reviews the latest thinking on various aspects of biological nitrogen fixation technology and applications; -reviews the possibilities in enhancing nitrogen fixation in various cropping systems; -shows ways how biological nitrogen fixation can be used to enhance crop production; -considers the applicability of these technologies to small farmers in developing countries.

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 : 42,7 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 : Yi-Ping Wang,Min Lin,Zhe-Xian Tian,Claudine Elmerich,William E. Newton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402035708

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation, Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment by Yi-Ping Wang,Min Lin,Zhe-Xian Tian,Claudine Elmerich,William E. Newton Pdf

The 14th International Nitrogen Fixation Congress was held in Beijing, China from October 27th through November 1st, 2004. This volume constitutes the proceedings of the Congress and represents a compilation of the presentations by scientists from more than 30 countries around the World who came to Beijing to discuss the progress made since the last Congress and to exchange ideas and information. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the first Congress held in Pullman, Washington, USA, in 1974. Since then, this series of Congresses has met five times in North America (three in the United States and once each in Canada and Mexico), once in South America (Brazil), four times in Western Europe (once each in Spain, The Netherlands, Germany and France), once in Eastern Europe (Russia), and once in Australia; and now for the first time in Asia. China was a most appropriate choice because China is a big country with the largest population in the World, about 1. 3 billion people, which is about 22% of the World’s population. It is traditionally an agricultural country, even though China has only 7% of the available farming land. This situation explains why agriculture and its productivity are major issues for the Chinese people, its government and the scientists in the field.

Author : J.K. Ladha,T. George,C. Bohlool
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,6 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 : Pilar Irisarri,Juan Imperial,Fernando Alfredo Lattanzi,Jorge Monza,Jose Palacios,Juan Sanjuan,Julie Grossman
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 50,9 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 : Dietrich Werner,William E. Newton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402035449

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Nitrogen Fixation in Agriculture, Forestry, Ecology, and the Environment by Dietrich Werner,William E. Newton Pdf

Sustainability has a major part to play in the global challenge of continued development of regions, countries, and continents all around the World and biological nitrogen fixation has a key role in this process. This volume begins with chapters specifically addressing crops of major global importance, such as soybeans, rice, and sugar cane. It continues with a second important focus, agroforestry, and describes the use and promise of both legume trees with their rhizobial symbionts and other nitrogen-fixing trees with their actinorhizal colonization. An over-arching theme of all chapters is the interaction of the plants and trees with microbes and this theme allows other aspects of soil microbiology, such as interactions with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and the impact of soil-stress factors on biological nitrogen fixation, to be addressed. Furthermore, a link to basic science occurs through the inclusion of chapters describing the biogeochemically important nitrogen cycle and its key relationships among nitrogen fixation, nitrification, and denitrification. The volume then provides an up-to-date view of the production of microbial inocula, especially those for legume crops.

Author : J.K. Ladha,M.B. Peoples
Publisher : Int. Rice Res. Inst.
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1995-09-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780792334132

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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

Reprinted from Plant and Soil, v.174, nos.1-2 (1995), this volume is devoted to discussions on the role of biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) in agricultural sustainability. Papers presented on BNF in crop forage and tree legumes are augmented with discussion of integrated farming systems involving BNF, soil and N management, and recycling of legume residues. BNF by non-legumes is discussed and attempts to transform cereals into nodulating plants are critically reviewed. Also described are advances in the development of new methodologies to understand symbiotic interactions and to assess N-2 fixation in the field; means of enhancing BNF through plant and soil management; breeding and selection; problems encountered in exploiting BNF under farmers' field conditions; and promising approaches to improve BNF exploitation. Lacks a subject index. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Khan Amanullah,Shah Fahad
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535137689

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Nitrogen in Agriculture by Khan Amanullah,Shah Fahad Pdf

Nitrogen is the most yield-restraining nutrient in crop production globally. Efficient nitrogen management is one of the most important factor for improving nitrogen use efficiency, field crops productivity and profitability. Efficient use of nitrogen for crop production is therefore very important for increasing grain yield, maximizing economic return and minimizing nitrous oxide (N2O) emission from the fields and nitrate (NO3) leaching to ground water. Integrated nitrogen management is a good strategy to improve plant growth, increase yield and yield components, grain quality and reduce environmental problems. Integrated nitrogen management (combined use of chemical + organic + bio-fertilizers) in field crop production is more resilient to climate change.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,5 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 : Martin Alexander
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781461327479

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation by Martin Alexander Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 42,8 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 : Ladha
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 940110056X

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

Author : A. Ayanaba,P. J. Dart
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : CORNELL:31924000572663

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Farming Systems of the Tropics by A. Ayanaba,P. J. Dart Pdf

The symposium's objectives included an appraisal of the most recent studies relating to microbiological nitrogen fixation in tropical soils, consideration of aways and means of improving management of soils and crops in tropical farming systems to increase biological nitrogen fixation, of exploring ways of concurrently improving both legumes and other hosts and their symbionts to enhance nitrogen fixation, and of recommending the research needed and means of collaborating in the research effort.

Author : G. J. Leigh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198037074

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The World's Greatest Fix by G. J. Leigh Pdf

In the tradition of Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel, this gives the very early history of how human ingenuity overcame the risk of famine through productive agriculture. Starting with a layman's guide to the chemistry of nitrogen fixation, the book goes on to show how humans emerged from nomadic lifestyles and began developing towns and settlements. When they for the first time began planting the same fields year after year, they noticed quickly the need to ensure soil fertility. But how? The method they came up with is still in use to this day.

Author : Rachid Serraj
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8120416147

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Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation by Rachid Serraj Pdf