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Microbiology of Tropical Soils and Plant Productivity
. Ed(S): Dommergues, Y. R.; Diem, G. H.
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paperback. Editor(s): Dommergues, Y. R.; Diem, G. H. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 550.
It is an established fact that we must continually increase and improve agricultural production if we are to meet even the minimum requirements of a growing popu lation for food, shelter, and fuel. In recent years, the introduction of new plant varieties and the extensive use of fertilizers have effectively increased crop yields, but intensifying agricultural methods has often led to depleting soil fertility. Two examples of the harmful consequences of intensive farming practices are the loss of up to 2.5 cm of topsoil every 15 years in the United States through erosion and the alarming rise in environmental pollution ... Read more
It is an established fact that we must continually increase and improve agricultural production if we are to meet even the minimum requirements of a growing popu lation for food, shelter, and fuel. In recent years, the introduction of new plant varieties and the extensive use of fertilizers have effectively increased crop yields, but intensifying agricultural methods has often led to depleting soil fertility. Two examples of the harmful consequences of intensive farming practices are the loss of up to 2.5 cm of topsoil every 15 years in the United States through erosion and the alarming rise in environmental pollution ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400975316
SKU
V9789400975316
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