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Isotopic Studies of Azolla and Nitrogen Fertilization of Rice
. Ed(S): Kumarasinghe, K.S.; Eskew, D.L.
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Paperback. Report of an FAO/IAEA/SIDA Coordinated Research Programme on Isotopic Studies of Nitrogen Fixation and Nitrogen Cycling by Blue-Green Algae and Azolla Editor(s): Kumarasinghe, K.S.; Eskew, D.L. Series: Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences. Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PST; RBGB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 9. Weight in Grams: 273.
Nitrogen is the most limiting element for crop production. Traditionally, expensive commercial fertilizers are used to correct soil nitrogen deficiencies. Indeed, 50% of the increase in rice yields after World War II can be attributed to increased fertilizer nitrogen use. Although an increased rate of fertilizer nitrogen application has been advocated to meet the growing demand for food, it is unrealistic to advise the farmers to apply fertilizers they could hardly afford, and whose prices are likely to escalate in the years ahead. In addition, when they are not applied judiciously there ... Read more
Nitrogen is the most limiting element for crop production. Traditionally, expensive commercial fertilizers are used to correct soil nitrogen deficiencies. Indeed, 50% of the increase in rice yields after World War II can be attributed to increased fertilizer nitrogen use. Although an increased rate of fertilizer nitrogen application has been advocated to meet the growing demand for food, it is unrealistic to advise the farmers to apply fertilizers they could hardly afford, and whose prices are likely to escalate in the years ahead. In addition, when they are not applied judiciously there ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
148
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences
Number of Pages
148
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401047357
SKU
V9789401047357
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