| Applied Manure and Nutrient Chemistry for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment 2014 Edition Contributor(s): He, Zhongqi (Editor), Zhang, Hailin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9401788065 ISBN-13: 9789401788069 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - General - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 338.927 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (2.00 lbs) 379 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Due to the rapid increase in world population and improving living standards, the global agriculture sector is confronting with challenges for the sustainability of agricultural production and of the environment. Intensive high-yield agriculture is typically dependent on addition of fertilizers (synthetic chemicals, animal manure, etc.). However, non-point nutrient losses from agricultural fields due to fertilization could adversely impact the environment. Increased knowledge on plant nutrient chemistry is required for improving utilization efficiency and minimizing loses from both inorganic and organic nutrient sources. For this purpose, the book is composed of 19 chapters that highlight recent research activities in applied nutrient chemistry geared toward sustainable agriculture and environment. Topics of interest include, but are not limited, to speciation, quantification, and interactions of various plant nutrients and relevant contributories in manure, soil, and plants. This book outlooks emerging researchable issues on alternative utilization and environmental monitoring of manure and other agricultural by products that may stimulate new research ideas and direction in the relevant fields. |