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Biological Processes and Soil Fertility
. Ed(S): Tinsley, J.; Darbyshire, J.F.
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Paperback. Meeting of Commissions III and IV of the International Society of Soil Science jointly with the British Society of Soil Science Editor(s): Tinsley, J.; Darbyshire, J.F. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; RNK; TQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 664.
The success of shifting cultivation systems developed by subsistence farmers testifies to the resilience of the "natural" soil-plant ecosystems to recover from the offtake of nutrients in crops and loss of soil struc ture. By contrast, the development of intensive cropping systems requires large inputs especially of nitrogen, together with phosphorus, sulphur and other essential elements in order to maintain the nutrient levels needed for abundant crop yields. As Dr. Cooke ably pointed out in his introductory lecture, the dis coveries and experiments of the 19th century encouraged farmers in temperate zones to rely greatly on chemical fertilizers supplements. However, ... Read more
The success of shifting cultivation systems developed by subsistence farmers testifies to the resilience of the "natural" soil-plant ecosystems to recover from the offtake of nutrients in crops and loss of soil struc ture. By contrast, the development of intensive cropping systems requires large inputs especially of nitrogen, together with phosphorus, sulphur and other essential elements in order to maintain the nutrient levels needed for abundant crop yields. As Dr. Cooke ably pointed out in his introductory lecture, the dis coveries and experiments of the 19th century encouraged farmers in temperate zones to rely greatly on chemical fertilizers supplements. However, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
438
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences
Number of Pages
436
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400961036
SKU
V9789400961036
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