Manures and Fertilizers the Sources of Plant Nutrients
Shivanna M. et al
Year: 2025
eISBN: 9789377633882
Language: ENGLISH
Individual Price: ₹ 16,475.00 Library Price: ₹ 16,475.00
Manures and Fertilizers are the vital inputs required for enhancing the food production. The balanced use of manures, fertilizers and other inputs increases the crop yield and sustain the soil health status besides increasing the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Hence, the knowledge about manures and fertilizers and other agricultural by-products and their applications
is indispensable.
The Book “Manures and Fertilizers the Sources of Plant Nutrients” is a valuable resource for undergraduate and post graduate students in the stream of agriculture, horticulture and forestry which plays an important role in increasing crop yield. It covers essential aspects of Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrients, Soil Organic Matter, Organic Manures, Inorganic Fertilizers, Nitrogenous Fertilizers,
Phosphatic Fertilizers, Potassic Fertilizers, Secondary Nutrients Fertilizers, Micronutrients Fertilizers, Complex Fertilizers, Mixed Fertilizers, Customized Fertilizers, Water Soluble Fertilizers, Nano Fertilizers, Soil Amendments, Fertilizer Use Efficiency, Fertilizer Policy Issues For (2000-2005), Bio-Fertilizers and Integrated Plant Nutrient Management.
This book “Manures and Fertilizers the Sources of Plant Nutrients” comprising of 19 chapters. This book has been written by following the ICAR syllabus prescribed for the undergraduate and post graduate students of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry of different Agricultural Universities of India.
The technical information on manures and fertilizers given in this book will be of immense use to all concerned with manures, fertilizers use and agricultural development such as agricultural administrators, researchers, teachers, students, soil chemists, extension workers, farmers, field advisor and marketing staff of the manures, fertilizer industry, trading organization, training centers.
However, any suggestion for improvement of this book will be acknowledge and very much welcome. Author is thankful to all the source of information from where it is derived directly or indirectly while preparing this book. Author also express thanks to the publisher for preparing and printing of this book magnificently.