Isbn: 9789351247067 - organic farming concepts, application and advances [hardcover] [jul 06, 2016] subhash chand (5 resultados)

Condición: New. pp. viii + 117.

Condición: New. pp. viii + 117.

Hardcover. Condición: New. ISBN:9789351247067.

Condición: New. pp. viii + 117.

Hardcover. Condición: New. Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Concept of organic farming. 3. Benefits of organic farming. 4. Principles of organic farming. 5. Different sources/practices used in organic farming. 6. Organic crop production technique. 7. Certification and legislation of organic food. 8. Market opportunities of organic farming. References. Glossary. This book is an account of introduction, principles, different practices, recent advances related to organic farming. A comprehensive reviews on benefits and limitations of organic farming as carried out by various research workers have been discussed in detail. The biomass energy is having great potential in the scenario of scarcity of energy. Soil organic matter is an important factor in restoring soil fertility. An increase in the soil fertility has a direct relationship with socioeconomic conditions of farmers, vegetable growers and orchardists. A healthy soil is always responsible for production of quality grains and fruits hence there is an urgent need to maintain for management of soil health. Organic produce are healthier and tasty than inorganic foods. However, the decline in yield has been noticed and recorded various research workers. The book "Organic Farming: Concepts, Applications and Advances" has been written in concise form. (jacket).…