| Sustaining Soil Fertility in West Africa Contributor(s): Tian, Ganghong (Editor), Ishida, Fusako (Editor), Keatinge, Dyno (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0891189521 ISBN-13: 9780891189527 Publisher: Acsess OUR PRICE: $28.50 Product Type: Other Published: October 2015 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - Agronomy - Soil Science |
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| Publisher Description: Food security in West Africa is challenged by complex issues, including rapid population growth, exploitation of nonrenewable resources, and chronic low soil fertility, but in this text, experts from world agricultural institutions share their work to provide solutions. Topics covered include soil microorganisms and organic matter, indigenous knowledge, new cropping systems, use of nonorganic fertilizer, livestock, alley cropping, and decision support systems for implementation of integrated nutrient management. |