Soil And Fertilizers

Author : Rattan Lal
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780429895555

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Soil and Fertilizers by Rattan Lal Pdf

Soil and Fertilizers: Managing the Environmental Footprint presents strategies to improve soil health by reducing the rate of fertilizer input while maintaining high agronomic yields. It is estimated that fertilizer use supported nearly half of global births in 2008. In a context of potential food insecurity exacerbated by population growth and climate change, the importance of fertilizers in sustaining the agronomic production is clear. However, excessive use of chemical fertilizers poses serious risks both to the environment and to human health. Highlighting a tenfold increase in global fertilizer consumption between 2002 and 2016, the book explains the effects on the quality of soil, water, air and biota from overuse of chemical fertilizers. Written by an interdisciplinary author team, this book presents methods for enhancing the efficiency of fertilizer use and outlines agricultural practices that can reduce the environmental footprint. Features: Includes a thorough literature review on the agronomic and environmental impact of fertilizer, from degradation of ecosystems to the eutrophication of drinking water Devotes specific chapters to enhancing the use efficiency and effectiveness of the fertilizers through improved formulations, time and mode of application, and the use of precision farming technology Reveals geographic variation in fertilizer consumption volume by presenting case studies for specific countries and regions, including India and Africa Discusses the pros and cons of organic vs. chemical fertilizers, innovative technologies including nuclear energy, and the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals Part of the Advances in Soil Sciences series, this solutions-focused volume will appeal to soil scientists, environmental scientists and agricultural engineers.

Author : Samuel L. Tisdale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Soils
ISBN : OCLC:256023725

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Soil Fertility and Fertilizers by Samuel L. Tisdale Pdf

Author : Ulysses S. Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Fertilizers
ISBN : UOM:39015002016171

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Fertilizers and Soil Fertility by Ulysses S. Jones Pdf

The soil - plant growth situation; Nitrogen - The keystone of protein; Sulfur - essential for protein; Phosphorus - the key to life; Multinutrient fertilizers; Potassium - the catalyst; Calcium, magnesium and finely ground limestone; Micronutrients - for healthy plant growth; Protein - organic wastes; The fertilizer situation in the United States, 1973-1985; Wetland soil fertility; Fertilizer basics - an autotutorial laboratory exercise.

Author : Samuel L. Tisdale,Werner L. Nelson
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : MINN:31951D01473766C

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Soil Fertility and Fertilizers by Samuel L. Tisdale,Werner L. Nelson Pdf

Introduction: Fertilizers in a changing world; Soil fertility: past and present; Growth and the factors affecting it; Elements required in plant nutrition; Basic soil-plant relationships; Soil and fertilizer nitrogen; Soil and fertilizer phosphorus; Soil and fertilizer potassium, magnesium, calcium and sodium; Sulfur and microelements in soils and fertilizers; Manufacture of nitrogen, phosphorius and potassium fertilizers; The manufacture and properties of mixed fertilizers; Liming; Soil fertility evaluation; Fundamentals of fertilizer application; Cropping systems and soil management; Economics and efficient use of water; Attacking soil fertility problems.

Author : Samuel L. Tisdale,Werner L. Nelson,James D. Beaton
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015010058934

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Soil Fertility and Fertilizers by Samuel L. Tisdale,Werner L. Nelson,James D. Beaton Pdf

Fertilizers in a changing world. Soil fertility - past and present. Growth and the factors affecting it. Elements required in plant nutrition. Basic soil-plant relationships. Soil and fertilizer: phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, calcium, and magnesium. Micronutrients and other beneficial elements in soils and fertilizers. Fertilizer manufacture. Soil acidity and liming. Soil fertility evaluation. Fundamentals of fertilizer application. Cropping systems and soil management. Ecomomics of plant-nutrient use. Fertilizers and efficient use of water. Interaction of plant nutrients in a high-yield agriculture.

Author : National Fertilizer Development Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Fertilizers
ISBN : UIUC:30112020023005

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Greenhouse Techniques for Soil-plant-fertilizer Research by National Fertilizer Development Center Pdf

This manual is intended for professional and student use and requires that the reader have basic knowledge of soil, plant, and fertilizer chemistry. New features in this edition include a wider variety of experimental designs, a section on special problems, and a detailed discussion of nutrient uptake in pot experiments.

Author : Roy H. Follett,Larry S. Murphy,Roy Luther Donahue
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Crops
ISBN : UCSC:32106016126226

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Fertilizers and Soil Amendments by Roy H. Follett,Larry S. Murphy,Roy Luther Donahue Pdf

Author : John Havlin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Crops
ISBN : UIUC:30112044368378

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Soil Fertility and Fertilizers by John Havlin Pdf

This text provides the basic biological, chemical, & physical properties affecting soil fertility & plant nutrition. Particular attention is paid to minimizing the environmental impact of soil & fertilizers.

Author : Jian Feng Ma,Eiichi Takahashi
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080525768

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Soil, Fertilizer, and Plant Silicon Research in Japan by Jian Feng Ma,Eiichi Takahashi Pdf

Silicon (Si) plays a significant role in the resistance of plants to multiple stresses including biotic and abiotic stresses. Silicon is also the only element that does not damage plants when accumulated in excess. However, the contribution of Si to plant growth has been largely ignored due to its universal existence in the earth's crust. From numerous intensive studies on Si, initiated in Japan about 80 years ago, Japanese scientists realized that Si was important for the healthy growth of rice and for stability of rice production. In a worldwide first, silicon was recognized as a valuable fertilizer in Japan. The beneficial effects of Si on rice growth in particular, are largely attributable to the characteristics of a silica gel that is accumulated on the epidermal tissues in rice. These effects are expressed most clearly under high-density cultivation systems with heavy applications of nitrogen. Si is therefore recognized now as an ''agronomically essential element'' in Japan. Recently, Si has become globally important because it generates resistance in many plants to diseases and pests, and may contribute to reduced rates of application of pesticides and fungicides. Silicon is also now considered as an environment-friendly element. The achievements of Si research in Japan are introduced in this book, in relation to soils, fertilizers and plant nutrition.

Author : Inamuddin,Mohd Imran Ahamed,Rajender Boddula,Tariq A. Altalhi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119710189

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Applied Soil Chemistry by Inamuddin,Mohd Imran Ahamed,Rajender Boddula,Tariq A. Altalhi Pdf

This book explores the state-of-the-art information regarding applied soil sciences. It covers the fundamentals, model concepts, principles, chemical reactions, functions, chemical recycling, chemical weathering, acid-base chemistry, carbon sequestration, and nutrient availability of soils. Also, it includes soil chemistry of heavy-metals, environment, clay, ion-exchange processes, analytical tools and applications. This book helps to understand the about soil characteristics targeting soil chemical reactions and interactions and its applications.

Author : John Havlin,Samuel L. Tisdale,Werner L. Nelson,James Beaton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Crops
ISBN : 013503373X

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Soil Fertility and Fertilizers by John Havlin,Samuel L. Tisdale,Werner L. Nelson,James Beaton Pdf

For courses in Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management, and Plant Nutrition in Agriculture. Soil Fertility and Fertilizers: An Introduction to Nutrient Management, Eighth Edition, provides a thorough understanding of the biological, chemical, and physical properties affecting soil fertility and plant nutrition. Covering all aspects of nutrient management for profitable crop production, the text pays particular attention to minimizing the environmental impact of soil and fertilizer management. The eighth edition of this proven text has been substantially revised to reflect rapidly advancing knowledge and technologies in both plant nutrition and nutrient management.

Author : Nigel Palmer
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603589888

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The Regenerative Grower's Guide to Garden Amendments by Nigel Palmer Pdf

Revitalize your garden—and go beyond compost—by making your own biologically diverse inoculants and mineral-rich amendments using leaf mold, weeds, eggshells, bones, and other materials available for little or no cost! In The Regenerative Grower’s Guide to Garden Amendments, experimental gardener and author Nigel Palmer provides practical, detailed instructions that are accessible to every grower who wants to achieve a truly sustainable garden ecosystem—all while enjoying better results at a fraction of the cost of commercial fertilizer products. These recipes go beyond fertilizer replacement, resulting in greater soil biological activity and mineral availability. They also increase pest and disease resistance, yields, and nutrient density. Recipes include: Extracting nutrients from plant residues using simple rainwater techniques Extracting minerals from bones and shells using vinegar Fermenting plant juices and fish Culturing indigenous microorganisms (IMO) Inspired by the work of many innovative traditional agricultural pioneers, especially Cho Ju-Young (founder of the Korean Natural Farming method), The Regenerative Grower’s Guide to Garden Amendments also includes a primer on plant-soil interaction, instructions for conducting a soil test, and guidance on compost, cover cropping, mulching, measuring the quality of fruits and vegetables using a refractometer, and other aspects of sustainable gardening—making it a must-have resource for any serious grower.

Author : Marcelo Larramendy,Sonia Soloneski
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535124498

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Organic Fertilizers by Marcelo Larramendy,Sonia Soloneski Pdf

This book, Organic Fertilizers - From Basic Concepts to Applied Outcomes, is intended to provide an overview of emerging researchable issues related to the use of organic fertilizers that highlight recent research activities in applied organic fertilizers toward a sustainable agriculture and environment. We aimed to compile information from a diversity of sources into a single volume to give some real examples extending the concepts in organic fertilizers that may stimulate new research ideas and trends in the relevant fields.

Author : J. Hagin,B. Tucker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783642683275

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Fertilization of Dryland and Irrigated Soils by J. Hagin,B. Tucker Pdf

Much has been learned about the proper and judicious use of fertilizers. Fertilizer application by farmers has grown from an art to a science. As food producers have strived to increase crop yields by overcoming nutrient deficiencies the use of fertil izers has increased dramatically. This has created a large chemical industry capable of supplying the needed plant food elements. A more complete understanding of soil chemistry and plant nutrition has led to greater fertilizer use with improved fertilization methods and crop cultural practices. Improved fertilizer technology has led to the production of more efficient forms of fertilizer. The modem fertilizer industry and with it fertilization practices began in the humid countries of the world. The use of fertilizers in arid and semiarid regions was later in development, although agriculture had its beginning in semiarid and arid regions. The development offertilizer use is parallel to industrial development in various areas of the world.

Author : Amitava Chatterjee,David E. Clay
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891183532

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Soil Fertility Management in Agroecosystems by Amitava Chatterjee,David E. Clay Pdf

In Soil Fertility Management in Agroecosystems, Editors Amitava Chatterjee and David Clay provide a thoughtful survey of important concepts in soil fertility management. For the requirements of our future workforce, it is imperative that we evolve our understanding of soil fertility. Agronomists and soil scientists are increasingly challenged by extreme climatic conditions. Farmers are experimenting with integrating cover crops into rotations and reducing the use of chemical fertilizers. In other words, there is no such a thing as a simple fertilizer recommendation in today's agriculture. Topics covered include crop-specific nutrient management, program assessment, crop models for decision making, optimization of fertilizer use, cover crops, reducing nitrous oxide emissions, natural abundance techniques, tile-drained conditions, and soil biological fertility.