Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

Promotion and Marketing Focus This book covers all aspects of nutrient management for profitable and sustainable crop production, aiming at the undergraduate and postgraduate agricultural students. It discusses the mechanisms of nutrient movement in soil and its absorption by plants. It describes the methods of soil fertility assessment and nutrient recommendations for sustainable crop management in problem soils. The book also highlights the methods of evaluation and improvement of soil quality and the use of remote sensing, radioisotope techniques, and nanoparticles in modern agricultural research. It is profusely illustrated, enriched with recent scientific data, supplemented with illustrations and references for further studies, and some short study questions at the end of each chapter for self-assessment by the readers. The book will serve as a primary text and a useful resource for all the college and university students and professionals in the areas of agriculture in general and soil science and environmental science in particular. This book presents • 143 Illustrations • 89 Tables • 153 Study Questions The book is • Concise • Comprehensive and Profusely Illustrated • Simple and Updated