Composting for Sustainable Agriculture

Maheshwari, Dinesh K.

Composting for Sustainable Agriculture edited by Dinesh K. Maheshwari. - Cham, Switzerland Springer International Publishing 2014 - 1 recurso en línea (X, 290 p.) 43 ilustraciones, 16 ilustraciones en color - Sustainable Development and Biodiversity 3 2352-474X .

Excessive use of agrochemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides have some substantial benefits in enhancing crop productivity but may lead to environmental and ecological damages. Compost, the organic by-products of farming and allied industries which derive fromÂmals and other sources is considered as the source of immense practical value for raising crops. It aids agricultural sustainability by means of various processes such as green manuring, mulching etc. Significance of compost for sustainable agriculture and the role of beneficial micro-organisms in composting processes is depicted in this volume entitled “Composting for Sustainable Agricultureâ€

9783319080048

10.1007/978-3-319-08004-8 doi


Fertilizantes orgánicos

S661 / .M344 2014