Soil Fertility And Fertilizers

About : Soil Fertility and Fertilizers: An Introduction to Nutrient Management, Eighth Edition, provides a thorough understanding of the biological, chemical, and physical properties affecting soil fertility and plant nutrition. Covering all aspects of nutrient management for profitable crop production, the text pays particular attention to minimizing the environmental impact of soil and fertilizer management. The eighth edition of this proven text has been substantially revised to reflect rapidly advancing knowledge and technologies in both plant nutrition and nutrient management. Features New to this edition • Illustrates critical quantitative skills essential to professional success in nutrient management and related disciplines. • Increased number of photographs, diagrams, and other visuals illustrating nutrient response in crops, soil management effects on crop growth, nutrient application equipment, and more. • Covers a wide diversity of plants and cropping systems. • Increased emphasis on alternative nutrient sources to the most common fertilizers. • Substantially enhanced focus on environmental impacts of nutrient use.