Organic Farming: Components and Management by Gehlot D
Book Summary:
The present book has been designed according to recent syllabus of ICAR. The following chapters have been included in the book are concept and definition of organic farming, problems of soil degradation, land, soil health and water management, nutrient recycling, crop residues, organic manures, organic composts, soil biota and decomposition of organic residues, earthworms and vermi-compost, green manure, biofertilizers, farming systems, control of weeds, biological control of diseases and insects, pheromones and mechanical control of insect pests, biopesticides, socio-economic impacts, marketing and export potential, certification, inspection and labeling procedures. In the end Glossary and Subject Index have been given.
Audience of the Book :
This book Useful for Agronomy.
Table of Contents:
1.Concept and Definition of Organic Farming
2.Problems of Soil Degradation
3.Land, Soil Health and Water Management
4.Nutrient Recycling
5.Crop Residues
6.Organic Manures
7.Organic Composts
8.Soil Biota and Decomposition of Organic Residues
9.Earthworms and Vermi-Compost
10.Green Manure
11.Biofertilizers
12.Farming Systems
13.Control of Weeds
14.Biological Control of Diseases and Insects
15.Pheromones and Mechanical Control of Insect Pests
16.Biopesticides
17.Socio-Economic Impacts
18.Marketing and Export Potential
19.Certification, Inspection and Labeling Procedures
Glossary
Subject Index