Instant Insights: Fertiliser Use in Agriculture Paperback / softback
by Prof. Lidia (Institute of Horticulture in Skierniewice) Sas Paszt, Dr Slawomir Gluszek, Prof. Bijay (Punjab Agricultural University) Singh, Prof Bryan G. (Brigham Young University) Hopkins, Dr Dhahi (The University of Sydney (Australia)) Al-Shammari, Dr Patrick (The University of Sydney (Australia)) Filippi, Dr James P. (The University of Sydney (Australia)) Moloney, Dr Niranjan S. (The University of Sydney (Australia)) Wimalathunge, Dr Brett M. (The University of Sydney (Australia)) Whelan, Dr Thomas F. A. (The University of Sydney (Australia)) Bishop
Part of the Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights series
Paperback / softback
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This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on fertiliser use in agriculture. The first chapter examines the role of biofertilizers and consortia of microorganisms to improve the effectiveness of organic fertilization, before moving on to consider the use of animal excrement, including manures, slurry and guano. The second chapter assesses the management of mineral fertilisers and organic manures in relation to its effects on soil health in terms of soil organic carbon and nitrogen, soil acidification and soil microbiology. The third chapter discusses the history, current status, and future needs of fertilizer developments in light of the goal of achieving global sustainability.
It reviews developments in using efficient fertilizer sources to meet the needs of advancing yields of modern crop cultivars/hybrids. The fourth chapter reviews some of the approaches used by decision support systems to determine fertiliser application decisions.
The chapter highlights direct methods and indirect techniques: simulation models, yield forecasts using data-driven approaches and yield forecasts based on water supply. The final chapter explores the implementation of foliar fertilizer sprays in agriculture for improving crop yield and quality, as well as improving plant performance under abiotic and/or biotic stress threats.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:162 pages, Color tables, photos and figures
- Publisher:Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
- Publication Date:14/09/2021
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- ISBN:9781801462136
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:162 pages, Color tables, photos and figures
- Publisher:Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
- Publication Date:14/09/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781801462136