Nature Farming and Microbial Applications

Hiu-Lian Xu, Hiroshi Umemura, James F. Parr Jr (Autoren)

Buch | Hardcover

402 Seiten

2000
Crc Press Inc (Verlag)
978-1-56022-082-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Produce more abundant, high-quality crops with the information you'll find in this book!Recent concerns over environmental pollution and food quality degradation caused by the excessive use of chemicals have prompted scientists and policymakers to re-evaluate modern agricultural processes and search for alternatives that will aid in the production of healthy foods and the protection of our environment. Nature Farming and Microbial Applications summarizes current research in the field, highlighting unique practices such as the use of microbial inoculants and various alternatives to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The principles of nature farming, as set forth by Japanese philosopher Mokichi Okada, must fulfill these requirements:



producing safe and nutritious food that promotes good health
providing economic and spiritual benefits to both producers and consumers
being sustainable and easily practiced
conserving and protecting the environment
producing sufficient high-quality food for an expanding world populationTo this end, Nature Farming and Microbial Applications addresses issues of concern to organic farmers, including:
soil fertility
pest control
effective microorganisms
photosynthesis
transpiration
plant-water relations
stress resistance of growing cropsThis well-referenced volume contains unique and original methods of modeling and analysis. It will be used again and again as a reference source for students and researchers.

Inhalt

Contents

Preface
PART I: NATURE FARMING
Nature Farming: History, Principles and Perspectives
Classical Farming Systems of China
Production and Application of Organic Materials as Fertilizers
Biological Practices and Soil Conservation in Southern China
Ecosystem Immunity of a Strategy for Controlling Insect Pests in a Biotic Community
Long-Term Changes in the Soil Properties and Soil Macrofauna and Mesofauna of an Agricultural Field in Northern Japan During Transition from Chemical-Intensive Farming to Nature Farming
Phytophthora Resistance of Organic-Fertilized Tomato Plants
Evaluating Soil Organic Matter Changes Induced by Reclamation
Organic Wastes for Improving Soil Physical Properties and Enhancing Plant Growth in Container Substrates
'Kachiwari'--A Disease Resistant and Nature Farming Adaptable Pumpkin Variety
Nature Farming Practices for Apple Production in Japan
Effects of Organic Farming Practices on Photosynthesis, Transpiration and Water Relations, and Their Contributions to Fruit Yield and the Incidence of Leaf-Scorch in Pear Trees
PART II: MICROBIAL APPLICATIONS
Soil-Root Interface Water Potential in Sweet Corn as Affected by Organic Fertilizater and a Microbial Inoculant
Biological Control of Common Bunt (Tilletia tritici)
Effects of Organic Fertilizers and a Microbial Inoculant on Leaf Photosynthesis and Fruit Yield and Quality of Tomato Plants
Effects of a Microbial Inoculant and Organic Fertilizers on the Growth, Photosynthesis and Yield of Sweet Corn
Use of Effective Microorganisms to Suppress Malodors of Poultry Manure
Effects of a Microbial Inoculant, Organic Fertilization and Chemical Fertilizer on Water Stress Resistance of Sweet Corn
Effect of a Microbial Inoculant on Stomatal Responses of Maize Leaves
Modeling Photosynthesis Decline of Excised Leaves of Sweet Corn Plants Grown with Organic and Chemical Fertilization
Properties and Applications of an Organic Fertilizer Inoculated with Effective Microorganisms
Effect of Organic Fertilizer and Effective Microorganisms on Growth, Yield and Quality of Paddy-Rice Varieties
Effect of Microbial Inoculation on Soil Microorganisms and Earthworm Communities: A Preliminary Study
Mycorrhizal Associations and Their Manipulation for Long-Term Agricultural Stability and Productivity
Nature Farming with Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycohizae in Bangladesh
Effects of Organic and Chemical Fertilizers and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Growth and Quality of Cucumber and Lettuce
Nodulation Status and Nitrogenase Activity of Some Legume Tree Species in Bangladesh
Application of Microbial Fertilizers in Sustainable Agriculture
Beneficial Microorganisms and Metabolites Derived from Agriculture Wastes in Improving Plant health and Protection
Approaches to Biological Control of Nematode Pests by Natural Products and Enemies
Index
Reference Notes Included

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.6.2008
• Verlagsort: Bosa Roca
• Sprache: englisch
• Gewicht: 703 g
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Genetik / Molekularbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Mikrobiologie / Immunologie
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
• ISBN-10: 1-56022-082-1 / 1560220821
• ISBN-13: 978-1-56022-082-4 / 9781560220824
• Zustand: Neuware