Science and technology of organic farming / Allen V. Barker.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2010.Description: xv, 224 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781439816127 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 1439816123 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • S 605.5 .B365 2010
Contents:
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.
Summary: 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]
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Book Storms Research Center Main Collection S 605.5 .B365 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 98643894

Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-214) and index.

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]

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.

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