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Nitrogen in Organic Wastes
Elsevier Science 1989; US$ 132.00Organic wastes are traditionally applied to land to recover their fertilizer value, but the microbial turnover of such organic matter in soil is often out of phase with the requirements of growing plants. Therefore, nutrients may be lost and may even act as potential pollutants of water and air, posing a particular challenge to agricultural and environmental... more...
Nitrate, Agriculture and the Environment
CABI 2005; US$ 55.00There is widespread public concern about the effects of nitrate derived from the use of fertilizers in farming on water quality and public health. But research on nitrate during the past decade has revealed wide discrepancies between public perceptions and reality. more...
Manure Pathogens: Manure Management, Regulations, and Water Quality (e-book)
McGraw-Hill 2009; US$ 125.00Learn how to manage the foods contaminated by pathogens that have recently made headlines worldwide Addressing the increasing concern about how pathogens present in animal manure effect human health, this is the first comprehensive work to cover what these pathogens are, how they can be managed properly, and current regulations. more...
Phosphorus in Action
Springer 2010; US$ 169.99Phosphorus (P) is a finite resource which is essential for life. It is a limiting nutrient in many ecosystems but also a pollutant which can affect biodiversity in terrestrial ecosystems and change the ecology of water bodies. This book collects the latest information on biological processes in soil P cycling, which to date have remained much less... more...
Mulch It!
Storey Publishing, LLC 2012; US$ 12.95Weeding. Watering. Soil improvement. Frost and heat protection. Wouldn't it be wonderful if these gardening and landscaping chores could be simplified with one easy method? They can! This book is a reader's guide to the gardener's secret weapon for healthy, carefree and beautiful gardens and landscapes - mulch. Advice on every kind of mulch and on... more...
Composting For Dummies
Wiley 2010; US$ 12.99Back-to-basics gardening that will benefit the earth and your wallet! Want to use ordinary waste to create an extraordinary garden? Composting lets you turn household food waste, yard clippings, and more into free compost and mulch that's chock-full of nutrients. From building and working with traditional compost bins to starting an indoor worm-composting... more...
Composting Inside and Out
F+W Media 2011; US$ 16.99Rethink Your Refuse Hundreds of millions of tons of solid waste are produced in the U.S. annually, and the landfills simply store it, not eliminate it. Recycling diverts significant amounts of waste, but the fact remains that the majority of landfill space is occupied by organic material. The good news is composting is a natural and beneficial way... more...
Handbook of Biofertilizers and Biopesticides
Oxford Book Co. 2007; US$ 50.00Hand book of biofertilizer and biopesticides is a collection of research papers presented in the national conference on "Trontiers in biofertilizers and biopesticides" The research papers of scientists from all over India and few from abroad are included in the book. The papers furnish recent information on interactions of microorganisms... more...
Compost Science and Technology
Elsevier Science 2011; US$ 190.00Composting is a widely used biological process for the management of some wastes produced in communities and agricultural activities, which have experienced substantial growth during the last few years. Because this and the knowledge of composting has increased, the number of composting facilities has increased tremendously, especially in some European... more...
Nutrients for Sugar Beet Production
CABI 2003; US$ 120.00After a summary of world sugar beet production, this text describes the plant's need for each nutrient and their effects on growth, yield and crop quality. The soil's supply of nutrients is examined as the basis for use of mineral fertilizers, organic manures and foliar applications. more...









