A Handbook of Soil, Fertilizer and Manure (2nd Ed.) (PB)

A Handbook of Soil, Fertilizer and Manure (2nd Ed.) (PB) by Gupta PK

Book Summary:

The Second Edition of the this book provides a brief treatment of the principles of soils, as they exists and interact in the environment and concepts of fertilizer and manure along with practical aspects of their utilization. It is the authors intent to produce compendium of informations that is equally useful to students in curricula, such as soil science, agronomy, horticulture and forestry as well as to non agricultural students of plant science, ecology, natural resources and environmental studies. It will serve as a foundation text for agriculturist and lay person as well.

Audience of the Book :

This book Useful for students, associated with conservation, forestry environmental sciences.

Table of Contents:

1. Soil: An Introduction
2. Soil Formation
3. Soil Classification
4. Soil Properties
5. Soil Fertility
6. Major Plant Nutrients
7. The Secondary Nutrients
8. The Micronutrients
9. Soil Degradation in India
10. Soils of India
11. Soil Pollution
12. Fertilizer: An Introduction
13. Nitrogenous Fertilizers
14. Phosphatic Fertilizers
15. Potassic Fertilizers
16. Fertilizer Sources Containing, Secondary and Micronutrients
17. Efficient Use of Fertilizers
18. Soil Fertility Evaluation and Fertilizer Recommendations
19. Balanced Fertilization
20. Fertilizer Policy Issues for (2000-2005)
21. Manure: An Introduction
22. Composting
23. Biofertilizers/Microbial Inoculants
24. Vermicomposting
25. Ecofriendly Farming System

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