Organic farming comes with many connotations of 'natural', 'wholesome', 'healthy', 'superior', 'environmentally friendly', and 'sustainable'. But just what is the scientific evidence behind the claims
Soil science studies the texture, classification and formation of soil. The two main branches of this subject are edaphology and pedology. Recent research done in the field of soil science focuses on
Soil is the main source of nutrients for the growth of plants. Some of the nutrients obtained from the soil are nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, etc. The fertility of soil depends on the amount of nut
The study of microbial activities in the soil is known as soil biology. It plays an important role in understanding the characteristics of soil. The soil biota consists of mesofauna, macrofauna, micro
Growing concerns about the impacts of climate change and dependence on fossil fuels have intensified interest in bioenergy from sugar cane and other crops, highlighting important links between energy,
Soil science is the study of the characteristics and properties of soil. It studies the texture, water content, fertility, biota and acidity of soil. The two main branches of soil science are pedology
The branch of science that studies the chemical characteristics of soil is known as soil chemistry. It is affected by mineral composition and environmental factors. Soil chemistry also helps in unders
Seeds are nature’s consummate survivors. The next time you admire a field of waving green grassland or a stunning grove of acacia, stop to consider how it got that way—often against incred
Soil fertility is the capability of soil to supply essential plant nutrients. Soil fertility has a direct impact on crop yield. Some of the aspects which affect soil fertility are soil depth, internal
Composting is no long only in the realm of environmentalists! It’s not just about reducing food waste; most composters get their hands dirty because of the benefits it brings to the soil in thei
Rhizosphere biology is approaching a century of investigations wherein growth-promoting rhizomicroorganisms (PGPR) have attracted special attention for their ability to enhance productivity, profitabi
Current trends in population growth suggest that global food production is unlikely to satisfy future demand under predicted climate change scenarios unless rates of crop improvement are accelerated.
The remediation of mine spoil is a global environmental issue affecting most nations. This book covers both the fundamental and practical aspects of remediation and revegetation of mine site spoils. I
Archaeological Soil and Sediment Micromorphology goes beyond a mere review of current literature and features the most up to date contributions from numerous scientists working in the field. The book
There are approximately 500 different types of soils in Malaysia, most is residual soil and coastal alluvial soil. This book presents a comprehensive overview of soils in Malaysia. It covers topics in
An in-depth treatment of cutting-edge work being done internationally to develop new techniques in crop nutritional quality improvement Phytonutritional Improvement of Crops explores recent advances i
The development and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has been a contentious topic for the last three decades. While there have been a number of social science analyses of the issues, this
