Author : Gilles Lemaire
Release : 2012-12-06
Genre : Technology & Engineering
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 849/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Diagnosis of the Nitrogen Status in Crops by : Gilles Lemaire
Download or read book Diagnosis of the Nitrogen Status in Crops written by Gilles Lemaire. This book was released on 2012-12-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a link between theoretical and applied aspects of plant nutrition and agriculture, this book introduces new concepts in plant nutrition. It shows how these can be applied in order to assess the nitrogen status in crops and to improve nitrogen nutrition through optimized N fertilization management. In this way economic benefits can be obtained, while at the same time preventing detrimental effects on the environment. The main agricultural crops - grasses, wheat, barley, Durum wheat, maize, sorghum, grain legumes and potatoes - are covered. The book will be an invaluable source for agronomists.