Bottom soil plays an important role in determining the productivity of fish ponds by providing sustenance to fish food organisms and, thereby, the growth of fishes. The behaviour and response of different nutrient inputs, used for improving the productivity of such culture system, are also influenced largely by the nature and properties of the pond soils. The book provides some basic information about the methods of assessing and also maintaining threshold levels of different plant nutrients in fish ponds through soil system based approach for increasing their productivity.

This book dives into the surging crisis of waste generation in developing nations, notably India, fuelled by the population boom, industrialization, and urban sprawl. Underscoring the vital marriage of waste recycling and sustainable agriculture, this collection beckons for informed interventions. Compiled by experts with extensive experience, it meticulously dissects diverse facets of waste recycling in agricultural practices, especially in the Indian context. Covering the ins and outs of waste materials’ occurrence, properties, and recycling processes, this book probes their nuanced...