Overview

Focusing on organic farming, this book presents peer-reviewed contributions from leading international academics and researchers in the field of organic agriculture, plant ecosystems, sustainable horticulture and related areas of biodiversity science. It includes case studies and reviews on organic agriculture, horticulture and pest management, use of microorganisms, composting, crop rotation, organic milk and meat production, as well as ecological issues. This unique book addresses a wide array of topics from all continents, making it a valuable reference resource for students, researchers and agriculturists who are concerned with biodiversity, agroecology and sustainable development of agricultural resources.

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Author:   Dilip Nandwani
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.557kg
ISBN:  

9783319800189

ISBN 10:   3319800183
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   01 April 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Global Trends in Organic Agriculture.- Organic Strawberry Production in Tennessee, USA and Areas of Comparable Climate in China.- Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) as Bio-fertilizers in Stabilizing Agricultural Ecosystems.- Safety, Nutrition and Health Aspects of Organic Food.- Plant-Parasitic Nematode Problems in Organic Agriculture.- Breeding for Organic and Sustainable Production.- Organic Agriculture: A Viable Option for Food Security and Livelihood Sustainability in Nepal.- The potential of silvopastoral systems for milk and meat organic production in the tropics.- Role of Legumes for and as Horticultural Crops in Sustainable Agriculture.- Principles of Vermitechnology in Sustainable Organic Farming with Special Reference to Bangladesh.- Composting, Crop Rotation, and Cover Crop Practices in Organic Vegetable Production.- Effective Micro-organisms (EM) as Sustainable Components in Organic Farming: Principles,Applications and Validity.- Season Extension in Organic Systems.- Consumer Perception of Organic Food and Product Marketing.- Sustainable Urban Agriculture: A Growing Solution to Urban Food Deserts.

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"The editor of this volume has edited the second volume published in SDEM, ""Sustainable Horticultural Systems""."

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