Title:
Organic Fertilizers : Types, Production, and Environmental Impact
Physical Description:
xi, 308 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781682513446
Abstract:
Organic fertilizers such as manure have been used in agriculture for thousands of years; ancient farmers did not understand the chemistry involved, but they did recognize the benefit of providing their crops with organic material. Interest in organic farming is growing worldwide as sustainable agricultural practice nowadays. Organic fertilizers are sustained sources of nutrients due to slow release during decomposition. This book provides comprehensive information in field of organic farming and fertilizers. The adverse effects of modern agricultural practices on the farm and also on the health of living beings and thus on the environment has been well documented all over the world. This book will be of interest to researchers and students from all over the world to attain new and interesting results in the field of organic farming and food production.
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