Organic farming : new advances towards sustainable agricultural systems

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Organic farming : new advances towards sustainable agricultural systems

Sarath Chandran C., Sabu Thomas, M.R. Unni, editors

Springer, c2019

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This volume provides an overview of the fundamental concepts and recent advancements in organic farming, a form of agriculture that is increasing rapidly in popularity. Readers will discover information on the history of organic farming, environmental friendly practices and challenges, and innovations in the field. The chapter authors analyze pertinent aspects of this integrated farming system including strategies to improve seed quality, methods to improve soil fertility, and the advantages of using organic fertilizers. Particular attention is also given to weed management practices, bioenergy production and insights into the ways organic farming can adapt to global climate change and build sustainable food systems for future generations. Scientists, decision-makers, professors, and farmers who wish to work towards making agricultural systems more sustainable will find this book appealing.

Table of Contents

Chapter1: Impact of Organic Farming on Quality of Crop Produce.- Chapter2: Organic Farming in Protecting Water Quality.- Chapter3: Current Status and Soil Biology Impacts of Organic Conservation Tillage in the U.S. Great Plains.- Chapter4: Use of Biochar in Organic Farming.- Chapter5: Pest and Disease Control Strategies in Organic Fruit Production.- Chapter6: Pesticides: Classification, Detection and Degradation.- Chapter7: Organic Animal Husbandry.- Chapter8: Biochar in organic farming.

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  • NCID
    BB29675520
  • ISBN
    • 9783030046569
  • Country Code
    sz
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Cham
  • Pages/Volumes
    vii, 139 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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