Organic Farming (eBook, ePUB)

Global Perspectives and Methods
Redaktion: Chandran, Sarath; Meena, Dharmendra Kumar; Thomas, Sabu; M. R., Unni

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Organic Farming: Global Perspectives and Methods, Second Edition provides the core definition and concepts of organic farming, also addressing current challenges and goals. The book provides a comprehensive resource, from sustainability to influences on the ecosystem, including the significance of seed, soil, water and weed management, and other important aspects. In addition, it presents advancements in the field and insights on the future. This fully revised and updated edition expands coverage to include important economic considerations, understanding the influence of nanotechnology on organic farming, vertical farming, organic farming and livestock management, as well as the future of organic farming.

Written by a team of global experts to provide current concepts of organic farming, this resource is valuable for researchers, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows from academia and research institutions.

• Presents the latest insights, from basic principles to emerging practices and future prospects
• Includes new chapters on emerging organic farming practices and opportunities to address animal agriculture and vertical and indoor farming
• Includes coverage of standards, certification and accreditation, and presents insights on economics and marketing

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
• Seitenzahl: 625
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780323991469
• Artikelnr.: 68371348

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction to organic farming
2. Organic farming: Implementation and importance of cultural
considerations
3. Contribution of Organic Farming Towards Global Food Security An Overview
4. Fertilizers Need for New Strategies
5. Fertilizer Management Strategies for Enhancing Nutrient Use Efficiency
and Sustainably
6. Role of Microorganisms (Mycorrhizae) in Organic Farming
7. Integrated Weed Management in Organic Farming
8. Pest Control in Organic Farming
9. Interactions Between Flowering Plants and Arthropods in Organic
Agroecosystems A Review and Case Study
10. The Potential of Agro-Ecological Properties in Fulfilling the Promise
of Organic Farming A Case Study of Bean Root Rots and Yields in Iran
11. Organic farming: Case Studies
12. Understanding Organic Agriculture Through a Legal Perspective
13. Impact of organic food and organic agriculture on human health and
ecosystem
14. Certification, standards and accreditation in organic farming: An
update
15. Vertical farming and organic farming integration: A review
16. Organic agriculture and livestock management
17. Role of organic farming in addressing future challenges
18. Influence of nanotechnology on organic agriculture
19. Bioenergy Production and Organic Agriculture
20. Waste management strategies in organic agriculture
21. Farm waste to wealth
22. Marketing of organic products
23. Economics of organic farming
24. LCA of organic farming
25. Future Perspective in Organic Farming Fertilization Management and
Product