Science and Technology of Organic Farming

ISBN-13: 9780367548674 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 272 str.

Allen V. Barker

Opis

Organic farming is not only a philosophy; it is also a well-researched science. The second edition of this highly regarded book presents the scientific basis of organic farming and the methods of application needed to achieve adequate yields through plant nutrition and protection.

Spis treści

1. Definitions and Philosophies of Organic Farming  2. Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition  3. Requirements of Plants for Soil-Derived Nutrients  4. Liming  5. Management of Farm Manures  6. Composting  7. Management of Green Manures  8. Mulches  9. Tillage  10. Weed Control  11. Insect Control  12. Plant Diseases  13. Companion Planting  14. Storage of Produce  15. Hydroponics 

O autorze

Allen V. Barker is a Professor in The Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has over 55 years of experience in teaching and research in organic and conventional agriculture and has interests in soil fertility and plant nutrition. He was raised on a crop and livestock farm in southern Illinois, near where his family has farmed since 1800. He was graduated in an Agricultural Science major at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and received master’s and doctoral degrees from Cornell University. He regularly teaches courses in organic farming, soil fertility, plant nutrition, and organic farming seminars at the University of Massachusetts. He is a retired farmer.