The book explores the challenges and opportunities associated with high-altitude agro-ecosystems and the factors that influence them. It discusses the various indigenous agricultural practices and approaches as well as the microbiology of mountain hill agro-ecosystem... Lees meer.

Energy in Agroecosystems. A Tool for Assessing Sustainability is the first book on energy analysis that is up-to-date and specifically dedicated to agriculture. It is written from the perspective of Agroecology and goes beyond the conventional analysis of the efficient... Lees meer.

These papers include two lectures which address the role of Plant Nutrition in the sustainability of agro-ecosystems and the production of enough high quality food to feed the growing world population. Recent advances in Plant Nutrition are reviewed in the 11 papers pre... Lees meer.

Improving fertilizer recommendations for increased return from fertilizer investments and optimized crop response to fertilizer has been a major area of investigation of IFDC. Since 2008 IFDC through its Natural Resource Management NRM Program has partnered with nati... Lees meer.

Plenary Lecture of the XIV International Plant Nutrition Colloquium. Food Security and Sustainability of Agro-Ecosystems through Basic and Applied Research These papers include two lectures which address the role of Plant Nutrition in the sustainability of agro-ecos... Lees meer.

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As part of its efforts to improve fertilizer use and efficiency in West Africa and following the recent adoption of the West African fertilizer recommendation action plan RAP by ECOWAS this volume focuses on IFDC s technical lead with key partner institutions and ex... Lees meer.

However in many developing countries particularly in Africa reduced soil fertility caused by continuous cropping with low nutrient input and the resultant nutrient mining of soils is a major threat both to food production and to ecosystem viability.... Lees meer.

This book explores basic and applied aspects of microorganisms which have a unique ability to cope with abiotic stresses such as drought salinity and changing climate as well as biodegrader microorganisms and their functional roles. Further readers will find detaile... Lees meer.

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This volume comprehensively reviews recent advances in our understanding of the diversity of microbes in various types of terrestrial ecosystems such as caves deserts and cultivated fields. It is written by leading experts and highlights the culturable microbes ident... Lees meer.

Microbial Technology for Agro-Ecosystems. Crop Productivity Sustainability and Biofortification describes the application of competent microbes in plant growth promotion nutrient management and recycling from molecular perspectives. Understanding of molecular mechan... Lees meer.

However in many developing countries particularly in Africa reduced soil fertility caused by continuous cropping with low nutrient input and the resultant nutrient mining of soils is a major threat both to food production and to ecosystem viability. The world s po... Lees meer.

As part of its efforts to improve fertilizer use and efficiency in West Africa and following the recent adoption of the West African fertilizer recommendation action plan RAP by ECOWAS this volume focuses on IFDC s technical lead with key partner institutions and ex... Lees meer.