Soil Fertility Management for Sustainable Agriculture

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Biological factors of soil fertility. 3. Soil nutrient cycling. 4. Soil resources in the humid tropics. 5. Soil biodiversity and ecosystems for sustainable agriculture. 6. Soil fertility management. 7. Sustainable management of soil borne diseases. 8. Analysis of soil fertility issues. Bibliography. Index.

"Terrestrial ecosystems support the majority of all biotic products in the empowerment, and the yields of all biotic products in this ecosystem depends upon soil fertility. With the increasing awareness of soil as a prominent natural resource, there is an increasing credence of soil and soil fertility management product.

This book not only takes an indepth look into soil fertility management practices, it also examines the relationship between soil and sustainable agriculture in a comprehensive manner. With its erudite exploration of the issue, this book would be great benefit to those involved in soil management practices and agriculture." (jacket)