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Sustainable Soils

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Book ISBN : 1560229160

Format : Hardcover

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Pages : 352 pp. with Index.

Publisher : Food Product Press
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Benjamin Wolf, BS, MS, PhD
Soil Chemist, Dr. Wolfs Agricultural Laboratories, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
George H. Snyder, BS, MS, PhD
Distinguished Professor, Soil and Water Science, University of Florida, Everglades Research & Education Center, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Belle Glade, Florida. Format: Hardcover, Number of pages: 352 pp. with Index. Publication Date: 2003. Find the right balance of organic matter, tillage, and chemical additives to increase the quality and quantity of crops!

This book shows the importance of organic matter in maintaining crop production. The addition of organic matter to soil is covered in great detail. This book is unique in that it draws on practical farming operations to illustrate many of the points discussed. The senior author has had almost 60 years of experience in solving production problems—many of which have been related to insufficient organic matter.

In addition, Sustainable Soils: The Place of Organic Matter in Sustaining Soils and Their Productivity stresses the necessity of combining the addition of organic matter with reduced tillage and added chemicals. Photographs, tables, and figures, as well as appendixes containing common and botanical names of plants, symbols and abbreviations found in the text, and useful conversion factors and data help bring the information into focus quickly and efficiently. An extensive bibliography points the way to other useful material on this subject.

Sustainable Soils discusses:

what materials can be added
techniques for proper handling of organic matter
how much is enough (and how much is too much!)
the nutritive value of various forms of organic matter
the benefits that can be expected from properly handling and adding organic matter to soil

From the Editors: “Sustainable agriculture is not possible without a sustainable soil science, which in turn is largely dependent on organic matter. It is necessary to return large amounts of organic matter to the soil in order to maintain satisfactory crop production. It can be derived from crop residues, cover crops, sods, or various wastes, such as manures, sludges, and composts. This book details the benefits of various forms, and how each should be handled for maximum returns.” Table of contents:

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Intensive Agriculture and Food Production
Problems with Intensive Agriculture
Correcting Problems Associated with Intensive Agriculture
Alternative Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable Soil Science
Increasing Organic Matter, Sustainable Agriculture, and the Need for Inputs
Chapter 2. Basic Concepts of Organic Matter
Decomposition of Organic Matter
SOM and Humus
Environmental Conditions Affecting Decomposition
Extent of Decomposition
Losses of SOM and Crop Yields
Increasing Soil Organic Matter
Negative Aspects of Organic Matter Additions
Chapter 3. Organic Matter As a Source of Nutrients
Organic Matter and Nutrient Supply
Nutrients Released from Organic Matter
Nutrient Release
Indirect Effects of Organic Matter on Nutrient Availability
Accounting for Nutrients in Organic Matter
Chapter 4. Physical Qualities
Soil Structure
Porosity
Bulk Density
Compaction
Infiltration and Percolation
Aggregate Stability
Moisture-Holding Capacity
Erosion
Chapter 5. Biological Effects of Organic Matter
Soil Organisms and Their Functions
Processes Vital to Soil Health
Controlling Pests by Harnessing Soil Organisms and Organic Matter
Chapter 6. Adding Organic Matter
Growing Organic Matter in Place
Plant Residues
Chapter 7. Adding Organic Matter Not Grown in Place
Manure
Compost
Loamless Composts
Sewage Effluents and Biosolids
Peats
High-Analysis Animal and Other Wastes
Chapter 8. Placement of Organic Matter
Incorporating OM
Plastic Mulch
Natural Organic Mulches
Types of Natural Organic Mulch
Deleterious Effects of Organic Mulches
Providing Protection from Pests by Using Organic Mulches
Chapter 9. Conservation Tillage
Increasing Soil Organic Matter
Other Benefits of Reduced Tillage
Reduction in Costs
No-Tillage
Reduced Tillage
Pest Problems with Conservation Tillage
Corrective Measures
Chapter 10. Changes Brought About by Conservation Tillage
Cultural Methods
Fertility Changes
Pests
Plant Diseases
Nematodes
Weeds
Miscellaneous Pests
Chapter 11. Putting It All Together: Combining Organic Matter Additions with Conservation Tillage
Basic Approaches
Adding Organic Matter
Supplying Needed Nutrients
Controlling Pests
Adding Water
Equipment for Conservation Tillage
Summary
Appendix 1. Common and Botanical Names of Plants
Appendix 2. Abbreviations and Symbols Used in This Book
Appendix 3. Useful Conversion Factors and Data
Bibliography
Index
Reference Notes Included