Barker, Allen V.,  1937- <br/><br/>
Science and technology of organic farming / 
Allen V. Barker. 
 - Boca Raton, FL :  CRC Press,  c2010. 
 - xv, 224 p. :  ill. ;  25 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-214) and index. 
<br/><br/>Definitions and philosophies of organic farming -- Soil fertility and plant nutrition -- Requirements of plants for soil-derived nutrients -- Management of farm manures -- Composting -- Management of green manures -- Liming -- Mulches -- Tillage -- Weed control -- Insect control -- Plant diseases -- Companion planting -- Storage of produce. 
<br/><br/> This book is a concise textbook for learning the scientific basis for organic farming and the technology required to achieve adequate yields through plant nutrition and protection. --[book cover] 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781439816127 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1439816123 (hardcover : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010009478 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. No.: </label>GBB007847  bnb 
<br/><br/><label>Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: </label>015469242  Uk 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Organic farming.<br/>Agricultural innovations.<br/>Agricultural chemistry.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>S 605.5  / .B365 2010