TY  - BOOK
AU  - Barker,Allen V.
TI  - Science and technology of organic farming
SN  - 9781439816127 (hardcover : alk. paper)
AV  - S 605.5 .B365 2010
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Boca Raton, FL
PB  - CRC Press
KW  - Organic farming
KW  - Agricultural innovations
KW  - Agricultural chemistry
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-214) and index; 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
N2  - 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]
ER  -