Discussing the science, technology, and philosophy of organic agriculture, this book addresses relevant issues and concepts along with practical applications. Chapters cover soil fertility and plant nutrition; individual plant requirements; liming; farm manures, green manures, and composts; mulching and tillage; and weed, insect, and disease control, as well as companion planting and storage. Accessible to undergraduate students in organic farming and gardening, and sustainable agriculture, the text includes a glossary with common technical and scientific terms used in conventional and organic agriculture and provides an accompanying CD-ROM with full-color illustrations and additional ancillary material for students.
- ISBN: 978-1-4398-1612-7
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés