Micronutrient Fertilizer Use in Pakistan: Historical Perspective and 4r Nutrient Stewardship

ISBN-13: 9781032307626 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 272 str.

Abdul Rashid; Munir Zia; Waqar Ahmad

Opis

Micronutrient research has been an important component of soil fertility and plant nutrition program in Pakistan since the identification of zinc deficiency in rice in 1969. Since then, considerable progress has been made on various aspects of micronutrient nutrition problems and their management.

Spis treści

Micronutrients and Their Deficiencies. Prognosis and Diagnosis of Micronutrient Deficiencies. Quality Issues with Micronutrient Research Data. Micronutrient R&D in Pakistan: Historical Perspective and Current Status. Micronutrient Status of Soils and Crops in Pakistan. Crop Yield Increases with Micronutrient Fertilization and its Economics. Micronutrient Fertilizer Sources, Availability and Quality in Pakistan. Micronutrient Fertilizer Use Efficiency, Residual Effect and Soil Balances. Micronutrient Fertilizer Use in Pakistan. Strategies for Improving Micronutrient Management. Deficiencies-Linked Micronutrient Malnutrition. Some Misconceptions About Micronutrients. Micronutrient Research and Development Needs. Managing Micronutrient Deficiencies in the Context of 4R Nutrient Stewardship. Recommendations.