Organic Farming

Global Perspectives and Methods

AvSarath Chandran,Unni M.R.

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods explores the core definition and concepts of organic farming in sustainability, its influence on the ecosystem, the significance of seed, soil management, water management, weed management, the significance of microorganisms in organic farming, livestock management, and waste management. The book provides readers with a basic idea of organic farming that presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. Written by a team of global experts, and with the aim of providing a current understanding of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

Presents the basic principles of organic farming and sustainable development
Discusses the role of soil in organic agriculture
Addresses various strategies in seed processing and seed storing, seed bed preparation, watering of seeds and seed quality improvement
Includes updated information on organic fertilizers and their preparation techniques

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-11-30
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt:660 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Woodhead Publishing Series in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition
Antal sidor:436
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780128132722

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Dr. Sarathchandran C currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Science and Humanities, School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai. He obtained his Ph. D. in 2016 from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. Sri. Unni M. R., is the Hon. Director of Inter University Center for Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. He is also the Registrar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Contribution of Organic Farming Towards Global Food Security: An Overview2. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Enhancing Nutrient use Efficiency and Sustainable Wheat Production3. Pest Control4. Fertilizers: Need for New Strategies5. Integrated Weed Management in Organic Farming6. Role of Microorganisms (Mycorrhizae) in Organic Farming7. No-Till Organic Farming may be Possible with a System Approach8. Interactions Between Flowering Plants and Arthropods in Organic Agroecosystems: A Review and a Case Study9. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Sustainable Rice Production10. Future Perspective in Organic Farming Fertilization: Management and Product11. Understanding Organic Agriculture Through a Legal Perspective12. Bioenergy Production and Organic Agriculture13. The Potential of Agro-Ecological Properties in Fulfilling The Promise of Organic Farming: A Case Study of Bean Root Rots and Yields in Iran