| Description |
xxiv, 294 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- Pt. I. Global food production and challenges. 2. The basis for food production - plant nutrients. 3. The global challenge - to feed the people -- Pt. II. Soil productivity, fertilizer use and the environment. 4. Concerns related to fertilizer use. 5. Food quality, environmental and sustainability aspects of fertilizer use in agriculture -- Pt. III. Productivity and sustainability challenges. 6. World cereal production - challenges and opportunities. 7. Agricultural productivity in various regions - constraints and opportunities. 8. Summary and conclusions |
| Summary |
"The purpose of this book is to provide a balanced scientific review of the environmental and sustainability issues relating to fertilizer use and how its environmental impact can be minimized. The book is suitable for undergraduate and college students taking courses in soil, crop and environmental science as well as for agricultural advisers and extension workers, and farmers themselves. It will also be accessible to a more general audience concerned with food production and the environment."--COVER |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Fertilizers.
|
|
Fertilizers -- Environmental aspects.
|
| Author |
Bøckman, Oluf Chr.
|
|
Kaarstad, O. (Ola)
|
| LC no. |
99023430 |
| ISBN |
0851993583 paperback |
|
