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Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture

Author : Rafiq Islam
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 100040711X
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture written by Rafiq Islam and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2021-06-16 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will not serve as the "encyclopedia of cover crop management," but it’s close. The benefits of a wide range of individual cover crops and blends/mixes for specific agronomic crop rotations and geographic locations are included. Descriptions, photographs, and illustrations show how cover crops look in the field, including plant height, leaf architecture, and rooting patterns. Long term benefits are described for soil health, soil structure, water quality, nutrient contributions, soil biodiversity, air quality and climate change. In addition to the "whys" of cover crop use, the book includes details on the "hows:" how to choose cover crops for specific applications and locations; how (and when) to plant; how to manage and maintain the cover for maximum benefit; and how and when to terminate. Planting options include: drilling/planting between rows of an agronomic crop at planting time, or when the crop is short (i.e. corn in early June); "aerial" seeding with an airplane or high-clearance machine shortly before the crop reaches maturity; and drilling/planting immediately after harvest of the agronomic crop. Selected cover crops (blends) can help with pest and disease management. Cover crops are an economic input with an expected return on investment, similar to pesticides and fertilizer. As part of a continuous no-till system, cover crops provide long-term biological, chemical and structural benefits. The resulting increase in soil organic matter means the agronomic crop yields benefit from better water infiltration and water holding capacity, greater availability of nitrogen and other nutrients, deeper rooting, and increased soil microbial activity in the root zone.

Sustainable Soil Management

Author : Deirdre Rooney
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1926895215
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Soil Management written by Deirdre Rooney and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Changing land-use practices and the role of soil biological diversity has been a major focus of soil science research over the past couple of decades—a trend that is likely to continue. The information presented in this book points to a holistic approach to soil management. The first part looks at the land use effects on soil carbon storage, and considers a range of factors including carbon sequestration in soils. The second part of the book presents research investigating the interactions between soil properties, plant species, and the soil biota.

Fruit Crops

Author : Anoop Kumar Srivastava
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128187263
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Fruit Crops written by Anoop Kumar Srivastava and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2019-11-30 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fruit Crops: Diagnosis and Management of Nutrient Constraints is the first and only resource to holistically relate fruits as a nutritional source for human health to the state-of-the-art methodologies currently used to diagnose and manage nutritional constraints placed on those fruits. This book explores a variety of advanced management techniques, including open field hydroponic, fertigation/bio-fertigation, the use of nano-fertilizers, sensors-based nutrient management, climate- smart integrated soil fertility management, inoculation with microbial consortium, and endophytes backed up by ecophysiology of fruit crops. These intricate issues are effectively presented, including real-world applications and future insights. - Presents the latest research, including issues with commercial application - Details comprehensive insights into the diagnosis and management of nutrient constraints - Includes contributions by world renowned researchers, providing global perspectives and experience

Soil and Orchard Management

Author : Krishan Kumar Sharma
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788170356851
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (568 download)

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Download or read book Soil and Orchard Management written by Krishan Kumar Sharma and published by . This book was released on 2010-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Orchard Soil Management

Author : David H. Walter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Orchard Soil Management written by David H. Walter and published by . This book was released on 1938 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Integrated Soil and Water Management for Orchard Development

Author : Benites, J., (ed.)
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9789251053478
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (534 download)

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Book Synopsis Integrated Soil and Water Management for Orchard Development by : Benites, J., (ed.)

Download or read book Integrated Soil and Water Management for Orchard Development written by Benites, J., (ed.) and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication contains the proceedings of an international seminar held in May 2004 at the Univesity of Teramo (Italy). It discusses the role and importance of integrated soil and water management in orchards (vineyards and olive orchards) and it is intended to highlight the better use of resources. This publication will contribute to raising awareness of the possibilities for the better use of rainwater and improved management of soils with reduced erosion. It will be useful to anyone concerned with maintaining and improving the quality of soil including farmers, researchers, advisory staff, consultants and technical decision-makers.

Building Soils for Better Crops

Author : Fred Magdoff
Publisher : Sare
ISBN 13 : 9781888626131
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Building Soils for Better Crops written by Fred Magdoff and published by Sare. This book was released on 2009 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "'Published by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, with funding from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture."

Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Development

Author : Deepak G. Panpatte
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811359040
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (113 download)

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Book Synopsis Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Development by : Deepak G. Panpatte

Download or read book Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Development written by Deepak G. Panpatte and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil fertility is the backbone of agricultural systems and plays a key role in determining food quantity and quality. In recent decades, soil fertility has decreased due to indiscriminate use of agrochemicals, and nations around the globe are now facing the challenge of increasing food production while sustainably maintaining soil fertility. Written by leading international scientists in the field, this book explores soil fertility management strategies, including agronomic, microbiological and soil-science based strategies. Highlighting the practices that can be incorporated into organic farming and discussing recent advances, it is a valuable resource for researchers wanting to broaden their vision and the scope of their investigations.

Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development

Author : Sieglinde Snapp
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128020954
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Book Synopsis Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development by : Sieglinde Snapp

Download or read book Agricultural Systems: Agroecology and Rural Innovation for Development written by Sieglinde Snapp and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural Systems, Second Edition, is a comprehensive text for developing sustainable farming systems. It presents a synthetic overview of the emerging area of agroecology applications to transforming farming systems and supporting rural innovation, with particular emphasis on how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture. The inclusion of research theory and examples using the principles of cropping system design allows students to gain a unique understanding of the technical, biological, ecological, economic and sociological aspects of farming systems science for rural livelihoods. This book explores topics such as: re-inventing farming systems; principles and practice of agroecology; agricultural change and low-input technology; ecologically-based nutrient management; participatory breeding for developing improved and relevant crops; participatory livestock research for development; gender and agrarian inequality at the local scale; the nature of agricultural innovation; and outreach to support rural innovation. The extensive coverage of subjects is complemented with integrated references and a companion website, making this book essential reading for courses in international agricultural systems and management, sustainable agricultural management, and cropping systems. This book will be a valuable resource for students of agricultural science, environmental engineering, and rural planning; researchers and scientists in agricultural development agencies; and practitioners of agricultural development in government extension programs, development agencies, and NGOs. - Provides students with an enhanced understanding of how research can be harnessed for sustainable agriculture - Incorporates social, biological, chemical, and geographical aspects important to agroecology - Addresses social and development issues related to farming systems

The Home Orchard

Author : Chuck A. Ingels
Publisher : UCANR Publications
ISBN 13 : 1879906724
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (799 download)

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Download or read book The Home Orchard written by Chuck A. Ingels and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed especially for use by backyard orchardists, rare fruit growers, and small-scale growers, The Home Orchard offers a comprehensive look at standard growing methods, as well as some innovative practices that enthusiasts have developed in recent years, some of which are uniquely suited to the small-scale grower. You will learn how trees grow, which species grow best in the different regions and soils, varieties from which to select, preparing the soil, planting, watering and fertilizing, pruning and grafting, thinning the fruit, diagnosing problems, controlling pests, and harvesting. You'll also find special attention given to organic and non-toxic pest management and fertilization methods. Key pests and diseases are identified and natural control methods are emphasized. Irrigation methods for the backyard grower are discussed and the difficult task of how often and how much water to apply is simplified. The focus is on giving the trees enough water but doing so in an efficient, water-saving manner. Included are hundreds of photographs and diagrams that clearly show how to produce the best crops. Photos of several practices, such as key budding and grafting methods, are depicted in step-by-step photos. No other publication provides this breadth and depth of coverage --

Trees, Crops, and Soil Fertility

Author : G. Schroth
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 9780851997926
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (979 download)

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Book Synopsis Trees, Crops, and Soil Fertility by : G. Schroth

Download or read book Trees, Crops, and Soil Fertility written by G. Schroth and published by CABI. This book was released on 2003-02-19 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation. Successful agroforestry requires an understanding of the complex relationship between trees, crops and soils. This book provides a review of both economic and biophysical aspects of soil use and research in agroforestry, with an emphasis on nutrient-poor forest and savanna soils. Key topics covered include the economics of soil fertility management, cycling of water, nutrients and organic matter, soil structure, and soil biological processes. The book combines synthetic overviews of research results and a review of methods used in research.From the foreword: 2The book is written within a particular context - soil fertility development under agroforestry. At first this may seem very specific and thus limited in appeal and application. But over the last decade or so agroforestry research has been one of the most influential in developing new insights into soil biology and fertility and thus provides a very suitable framework for review of progress. Furthermore the influence of trees on soil is profound and of significance beyond agroforestry systems, so the book is likely to be of interest in the wider spheres of agriculture, forestry and ecological sciences.3 Mike Swift, TSBF, Nairobi, Kenya.

Quality Agriculture

Author : John Kempf
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734844504
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Quality Agriculture written by John Kempf and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-10 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An increasing number of farmers and scientists believe the foundational ideas of mainstream agronomy are incomplete and unsound. Conventional crop production ignores biology in favor of chemical interventions, leading farmers to buy inputs they don't need. Fertilizer recommendations keep going up, pest pressure becomes more intense, pesticide applications are needed more often, and soil health continues to degrade. However, innovative growers and researchers are beginning to think differently about production agriculture systems. They have developed practices that regenerate soil and plant health and that deliver much better results than mainstream methods. Using these principles, growers are able to decrease fertilizer applications, reduce disease and insect pressure, hold more water in the soil, improve soil health, and grow crops that are more resilient to climatic extremes, increasing farm profitability immediately. As a leading agronomist and teacher, John Kempf has implemented regenerative agricultural systems on millions of acres across many different crop types and growing regions with his team at Advancing Eco Agriculture. In Quality Agriculture, John interviews a group of growers, consultants, and scientists who describe how to think and farm differently in order to produce exceptional results in the field. Their remarkable insights will challenge you, encourage you, and inspire gratitude and joy for the rewards of working with natural systems.

Manual on Integrated Soil Management and Conservation Practices

Author :
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN 13 : 9789251044179
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Manual on Integrated Soil Management and Conservation Practices written by and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Manual based on the training course: Soil management and conservation--efficient tillage methods for soil conservation held at IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria, 21 April-1 May 1997. Organized by the Land and Plant Nutrition Management Service of the Land and Water Development Division and the Agricultural Engineering Branch of the Agricultural Support Systems Division, FAO in cooperation with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ibadan, Nigeria."

The Holistic Orchard

Author : Michael Phillips
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603584072
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book The Holistic Orchard written by Michael Phillips and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the American Horticulture Society Book Award "Phillip’s first-hand knowledge anchors this innovative and highly readable book in practical wisdom that both beginner and long-time fruit growers will find invaluable."—Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s Garden Many people want to grow fruit on a small scale but lack the insight to be successful orchardists. As The Holistic Orchard illustrates, growing tree fruits and berries is something virtually anyone can do. A holistic grower knows that producing fruit is not about manipulating nature but more importantly, fostering nature. The Holistic Orchard demystifies the basic skills everybody should know about the orchard ecosystem, focusing on: Orchard design Soil biology Organic health management Grafting Planting Pruning Choosing the right varieties for your climate Includes a step-by-step instructional calendar to guide growers through the entire orchard year! Fruit profiles include: pome fruits (apples, pears, asian pears, quinces) stone fruits (cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums) berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries, currants, and elderberries) Phillips completely changed the conversation about healthy orcharding with his first bestselling book, The Apple Grower, and now he takes that dialogue even further by exploring: The connections between home orcharding and permaculture The importance of native pollinators Plantings with shade-tolerant berry bushes and other insectary plants Information on cover crops and biodiversity Safe, homegrown solutions to pest and disease challenges All along the way, Phillips' expertise and enthusiasm for healthy growing shines through, as does his ability to put the usual horticultural facts into an integrated ecology perspective. With The Holistic Orchard in your hand you have every reason in the world to confidently plant that very first—or next—fruit tree!

Orchard Irrigation and Soil Management Practices

Author : Bibhas Chandra Mazumdar
Publisher : Daya Books
ISBN 13 : 9788170353478
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (534 download)

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Download or read book Orchard Irrigation and Soil Management Practices written by Bibhas Chandra Mazumdar and published by Daya Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although there exists a number of books providing procedural details on scientific husbandry of the various fruit crops grown in India, separate titles covering elaborate discussions on the principles of fruit culture befitting to this country are inadequate. While considering the gap, the present text has fundamental aspects on the principles of fruit culture, which are orchard irrigation and soil management practices, the pertinence of which to gain expertise on fruit crop husbandry needs no emphasis. The title has aimed at presenting the subject in a clearly understandable from to meet the requirements of the post graduate and the advanced level of under graduate students of horticulture in India for preparing them to take up studies on the husbandry of fruit crops in a critical manner, besides providing practical informations to the fruit growing personnels in this country. Contents Part I: Orchard Irrigation; Chapter 1: Importance of Orchard Irrigation; Chapter 2: Factors Affecting Irrigation Requirement of Fruit Crops, Plant factor, Soil condition, Rainfall, Atmospheric condition, Topography, Cultural aspect; Chapter 3: Determining Irrigation Requirement, By determining moisture content of soil, By determining moisture content of leaves, By conducting irrigational trials, From personal experiences; Chapter 4: Surface Irrigation System, Flooding, Check or bed method, Furrow method, Border method, Basin method, Ring method, Combine methods, Drip (surface-drip) method, Perforated pitcher (surface-drip) method, Pipe method, Soil sloping (contour) method; Chapter 5: Sub-surface Irrigation System, Straight trench method, Cross trench method, Circular trench method, Perforated pipeline method, Trench drip method, Buried (concealed) drip method; Chapter 6: Overhead Irrigation System; Chapter 7: Precautions of Irrigation, Drainage, Quality of water, Water contact at tree bases, Injury to roots, Irrigation during pruning, Stages of growth, Rootstock, Irrigation in dry soil, Regulating flow of irrigation water, Wastage of water, Use of drained water, Time of irrigation. Part II: Orchard Soil Management Practices; Chapter 1: Concepts of Orchard Soil Management, Basic principles, Systems of management; Chapter 2: Management Without Growing any Extra Plant (Clean Culture), Clean culture by ploughing, Clean culture by application of weedicides, Clean culture by mud-plastering; Chapter 3: Management by Growing Economically Important Plants (Crop Culture), Growing secondary fruit crops (fillers), Growing other secondary crops of economic importance (inter-cropping); Chapter 4: Management by Growing Soil-conserving Plants (Cover-cropping); Chapter 5: Management by Growing Grasses (Sod-culture); Chapter 6: Management by Green Manuring; Chapter 7: Management by Soil Coverage (Mulching); Appendix I: Botanical Names of Plants Referred to in the Text; Appendix II: Irrigational Particulars; Appendix III: Conversion Factors.

The Peach

Author : Desmond R. Layne
Publisher : CABI
ISBN 13 : 1845933869
Total Pages : 679 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book The Peach written by Desmond R. Layne and published by CABI. This book was released on 2008 with total page 679 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes current state of knowledge in peach botany, production and postharvest management. Specific topics covered consisted of: botany and taxonomy (chapter 1); history of cultivation and trends in China (chapter 2); classical genetics and breeding (chapter 3); genetic engineering and genomics (chapter 4); low-chill cultivar development (chapter 5); fresh market cultivar development (chapter 6); processing peach cultivar development (chapter 7); rootstock development (chapter 8); propagation techniques (chapter 9); carbon assimilation, partitioning and budget modelling (chapter 10); orchard planting systems (chapter 11); crop load management (chapter 12); nutrient and water requirements of peach trees (chapter 13); orchard floor management systems (chapter 14); biology, epidemiology and management of diseases caused by fungi and fungal-like organisms (chapter 15); diseases caused by bacteria and phytoplasmas ['Candidatus Phytoplasma'] (chapter 16); viruses and viroids (chapter 17); insects and mites (chapter 18); nematodes (chapter 19); preharvest factors affecting peach quality (chapter 20); ripening, nutrition and postharvest physiology (chapter 21); and harvesting and postharvest handling of peaches for the fresh market (chapter 22). This book aims to provide research scientists, extension personnel, students, professional fruit growers and others with a vital resource on peach and its culture.

Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Africa

Author : Nteranya Sanginga
Publisher : CIAT
ISBN 13 : 9290592613
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Africa written by Nteranya Sanginga and published by CIAT. This book was released on 2009 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forward. A call for integrated soil fertility management in Africa. Introduction. ISFM and the African farmer. Part I. The principles of ISFM: ISFM as a strategic goal, Fertilizer management within ISFM, Agro-minerals in ISFM, Organic resource management, ISFM, soil biota and soil health. Part II. ISFM practices: ISFM products and fields practices, ISFM practice in drylands, ISFM practice in savannas and woodlands, ISFM practice in the humid forest zone, Conservation Agriculture. Part III. The process of implementing ISFM: soil fertility diagnosis, soil fertility management advice, Dissemination of ISFM technologies, Designing an ISFM adoption project, ISFM at farm and landscape scales. Part IV. The social dimensions of ISFM: The role of ISFM in gender empowerment, ISFM and household nutrition, Capacity building in ISFM, ISFM in the policy arena, Marketing support for ISFM, Advancing ISFM in Africa. Appendices: Mineral nutrient contents of some common organic resources.