Managing Soil Quality

Managing Soil Quality
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Publisher : CABI
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 085199850X
ISBN-13 : 9780851998503
Rating : 4/5 (503 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Managing Soil Quality by : P. Schjønning

Download or read book Managing Soil Quality written by P. Schjønning and published by CABI. This book was released on 2004 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In-depth treatments of the soil quality concept, its history, and its applicability in research and in developed and developing societiesAll 18 chapters are written by well-established experts from Europe, North America and AustraliaSoil quality is a concept that allows soil functions to be related to specific purposes. Managing soil quality takes a management oriented approach by identifying key issues in soil quality and management options to enhance the sustainability of modern agriculture. Topics covered include major plant nutrients (N, P, K), soil acidity, soil organic matter, soil biodiversity, soil compaction, erosion, pesticides and urban waste.


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